2023 Human Relations Event honoring Joe Reardon

Join us to honor Joe Reardon with the Henry W. Bloch Human Relations Award!

JCRB|AJC invites you to celebrate civic and community leader Joe Reardon as he receives the prestigious Henry W. Bloch Human Relations Award at the annual Human Relations Event on Sunday, November 19, 2023. The event will be chaired by: Bill Berkley, Lisa Ginter, Gordon Lansford, Madeleine McDonough, Jeff Simon, and Bridgette Williams.  Joe has spent his career leading with heart—committed to improving quality of life for every Kansas Citian. Highlights of his career include serving as Mayor/CEO of United Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, and most recently as the President and CEO of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce. During his tenure, Reardon has established new Chamber initiatives focusing on workforce development, supporting small businesses, inclusive prosperity, crime and violence, and diversity and inclusion. Prior to his appointment as President/CEO of the KC Chamber, Reardon served as President and CEO of the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority. JCRB|AJC's Human Relations Award honors the legacy of Henry W. Bloch, whose quiet brand of leadership and integrity set a benchmark for community activism. The Henry W. Bloch Human Relations award is given each year to a leader in Kansas City who demonstrates exceptional moral and civic leadership in making our region a better place in which to live. In his leadership as mayor and now at the Chamber of Commerce, Joe has always worked to bring communities together to build a more equitable and inclusive Kansas City. JCRB|AJC is thrilled to celebrate Joe's tireless service, allyship, and advocacy across Kansas City. We hope you will join us!