Business Leaders Nominated for Aspire Board Leadership

By Aspire Economic Development + Chamber Alliance | | 11.7.23

The Aspire nominating committee is pleased to announce the following business leaders have been nominated for a three-year term to the board of directors beginning January 1, 2024: Deana Haworth, CEO of Hirons Advertising and Public Relations, and Kyle Stiens, Director of Operations for NSK Americas Automotive Division.

Each nominee has been engaged with Aspire for several years in advisory capacities, including service on our Economic Development Advisory Council and via public relations consulting. In addition to their Aspire Johnson County engagement, each nominee is engaged at regional and national levels within their respective industries.

“Our local economy is dynamic, diverse, and growing. Aspire board directors are critical thinkers who can balance short-term obstacles with our long-term vision for economic development and business success,” said Christian Maslowski, Aspire CEO.

“These nominees will bring global perspectives in manufacturing, public relations, and economic development to the forefront of our conversations. As we work to make Johnson County an even more fruitful place for business success, I am grateful they are offering their talent to help us achieve our vision in 2024 and beyond.”

Members may nominate by petitioning additional candidates for election to the board. Nomination petitions should bear the signatures of ten members in good standing and be filed with the CEO by November 17, 2023.