David Warm

Executive Director at Mid-America Regional Council-- The metropolitan planning and coordinating agency for Greater KC

David Warm has been the Executive Director of the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) since 1990. MARC, as the council of governments for Greater Kansas City, excels in various regional planning initiatives such as transportation, environmental protection, emergency management, aging and community services, early education, workforce development, and local government services. Beyond this, MARC conducts comprehensive research on the metropolitan economy and growth trends. Prior to MARC, David held positions as the city administrator in Liberty, Missouri, and served in administrative roles in Kansas City, Missouri. With an educational background in political science and economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a master's degree in public administration from the University of California, Riverside, David actively participates in numerous civic and professional organizations. His contributions have been acknowledged through prestigious awards like the Walter Schreiber Leadership Award and the National Public Service Award.