Scout Manager Honored by KC Chamber of Commerce

Posted by Nancy Powell
Kansas City Scout TMC Supervisor

E. Jason Sims, Manager of Kansas City Scout was honored this week by the Kansas City Chamber of Commerce as one of five Inaugural Ace Award recipients chosen from a field of 50 nominees. The award honors culturally diverse mid-to-senior level managers who have demonstrated excellence in leadership by exceeding their organization’s expectations in the areas of fiscal responsibility and innovation while promoting a culturally diverse workforce that reflects the customers, communities and cultures they serve. The award was presented to Mr. Sims, April 12, 2011 at the inaugural 2011 Ace Award Breakfast Ceremony held at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

Under Mr. Sims’ management, Kansas City Scout embodies both the Missouri and Kansas Departments of Transportation core values of workplace diversity. Scout is dedicated to providing a world class transportation experience and making a significant impact on the lives of those who use and support transportation.



The other honorees included Vaibhaviben Thaker of St. Luke’s Northland Hospital, Kevin Evans of the KCMO Parks and Recreation Department, Liping Liu of Deloitte Tax LLP and William Fulbright of Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City.

The uniquely individual awards were designed by local artist Nicole Emanuel to reflect each honoree and their respective organizations.

Photos courtesy of Celeste Burks, Ameristar Casino Hotel