Friends of SPX Business Listing

SPX Business Listing
The following list includes SPX Parents, Alums or Friends who have businesses. 
We hope this will serve as a resource to our community so that you may patronize those who are part of the SPX Community. 

To add your business to the list, please click here.

Accounting
BKD
Bkd.com
816-221-6300
1201 Walnut Suite 1700
Kansas City, MO 64152
Jim Still, SPX Parent
Full service accounting and business consulting firm

BNL Bookkeeping Service
www.bnlbenefits.com
913-488-6044
10409 N Lawn Ave
Kansas City, MO 64156
Bookkeeping services for small to medium-sized businesses.
Lisa Hatcher, SPX Parent
info@bnlbookkeeping.com

Dominic Cusimano, CPA
cusimanocpa.com
816-399-4965
6051 N Chestnut Ave Suite B
Gladstone, MO 64119
CPA firm specializing in small business Taxation, Audit representation, and Financial statements.
SPX Parent, Spouse of Alumna


Apparel
CUMPY'S SPORTS & APPAREL
www.cumpys.com
816-459-8800
5029 NE VIVION RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64119
Andrew & Jeanine Romano '94, SPX Parents
Screen Printing & Embroidery Apparel Business

E2 Embroidery & Screenprinting
www.e2embroidery.com
816-420-9100
1451 N Topping Ave
Kansas City, MO 64120
Joe & Dawn McGhee Eddings, '93 & '92
Embroidery & Screen Printing

Cami Magic Boutique/Ruby Ribbon
www.rubyribbon.com/CourtneyDonnici
816-597-5858
8609 N Farley Ave
Kansas City, MO 64157
We offer the best bra replacement and shapewear on the market.
Courtney Donnici, SPX Parent

Architect
KC Architecture
kcarchitecture.biz
816-686-5900
6103 NW Tiffany Springs PKWY
Kansas City, MO 64154
Residential Architect: The spectrum of work includes: custom upper bracket homes, builder’s model/spec homes, large-scale additions/remodels, luxury basement finishes, and more...
Thomas McDonough, Parent, Spouse of Alumna
tom@kcarchitecture.biz


Attorney & Legal
Brancato, Haggerty & Palmentere, L.C.
2029 Burlington St., Suite 100
North Kansas City, MO 64116
816-471-1966
bhplawfirm.com
frank@bhplawfirm.com
Frank Brancato, Alum '84, SPX Alumni Parent
Gary Haggerty, SPX Alumni Parent
Chuck Palmentere, Alum '85, SPX Parent

Stepping Stone Legal Nurse Consulting
SteppingstoneLNC.com
816-679-3771
37243 Golden Eagle Drive
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
Legal Nurse Consultant offering assistance to medical malpractice firms from merit review, medical chronologies, expert vetting, research, attorney education on medical topics, deposition preparation, and trial preparation. Special discount for SPX alums!
Rebecca (Koch) Kessler, Alumni ‘00

Welch & Webb, LLC
welchwebb.com
816-858-3007
500 Third Street
Platte City, MO 64079
Offices in Platte City & Maryville, MO
Pamela Welch, SPX Parent
Jared Welch, SPX Parent
 
Card Based Identification & Access Control/Video Management Solutions
Midwest Card and ID Solutions, LLC
4747 N. Gateway Ave.
Riverside, MO 64150
816-221-0620
www.midwestcard.com
phil@midwestcard.com
Phil Johannes, Alumni Parent

DJ/Music
Anthony Brancato
Professional sound equipment with wireless mic for rental
Beat mixing DJ that focuses on dance music + 1940s through 2014 music
No hard rock, hard rap, or current explicit language music is played
anthony@excellinen.com
816-694-8938 (c)
Anthony Brancato, Alum '90

71 South - Kansas City's Premiere Rock & Roll Party Band
71South.com
816-866-0777
info@71South.com
Mike Teson, Alum '85, Alumni Parent

Electricians
Steve Herring - SPX '67 (spouse of Maria Rovirosa '72)
Residential Electrician (Certified Master Electrician)
Matt-Mark Service Company
Family owned since 1972
816-452-7260

Engineers
PST Engineering
Forensic, Consulting, Structural Engineers
8141 N Oak Trafficway, Suite D
Kansas City, MO 64118
816-468-1200 or 913-219-2190
www.PSTKC.com
rcomer@pstkc.com
Robin Schieber Comer, Office Mgr, Alum ‘85
Frank Comer PE, Engineer, SPX Parent
Margie Wilson Comer, Marketing, Alum ‘05
David Comer, Engineer Intern, Alum ‘13

Financial Planning
Cambridge Investments
851 NW 45th St., Suite 210
Gladstone, MO 64116
bpalm@kc.rr.com
816-587-7283
Bennie Palmentere, Alum '83, Alumni Parent

Keen Wealth Advisors
6201 College Blvd. Suite 325
Overland Park, KS 66211
913-624-1841
www.keenwealthadvisors.com
BKeen@KeenWealthAdvisors.com
Bill Keen, Parent

Tax Favored Benefits
Financial Advising & Insurance
4801 W. 110th Street Suite 200
Overland Park, KS 66211
913-777-5192
www.taxfavoredbenefits.com
michaelb@tfbusa.com
Michael Badalucco, Alum '02

Fitness
Zone 6 Fitness
zone6fitness.com
816-965-1300
2700 Burlington Street
North Kansas City, MO 64116
Mike & Carrie Emmons, SPX Alumni Parent
30,000 sq. ft. Fitness gym

Florist
Custom Interiors by Francesca
Www.custominteriorsbyfrancesca.com
816-820-3460
Kansas City, MO
Interior Design Fresh Floral
Francesca Cuccia, SPX Alumni '97

S and S Floral 
https://ssfloralkc.com/
(913) 636-1195
sara@ssfloralkc.com
Sara Quarrato, SPX Parent and married to Alum Carl Quarrato '91

Funeral Home
Passantino Bros. Funeral Home
Burial & Cremation Services 
www.passantinobros.com
816-471-2844
2117 Independence Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64124
Charlie Passantino Alum '79, Alumni Parent
Gary Bertoncin, Current SPX Parent
staff@passantinobros.com

Gardening
River Market Hydroponics
Indoor and Outdoor Gardening Supplies
12 E. Missouri Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64106
816-421-1840
Rivermarkethydro.com
bennie@Rivermarkethydro.com
Bennie Palmentere, Alum '83, Alumni Parent
 
Insurance
Shelter Insurance
Ken Bohr, Agent
963 W Liberty Dr
Liberty, MO 64068
816-792-2949 phone
816-792-3939 fax
www.shelterinsurance.com/KenBohr
Ken & Christine Stanley Bohr (87), SPX Alumni & Alumni Parents

Beverly Baker Insurance Agency
8708 N. Oak Trafficway
Kansas City, MO 64155
816-452-7744
www.farmersagent.com/bbaker
bbaker@farmersagent.com
Beverly Baker, Alumni Parent
Lawn Care
LawnScape Specialists
www.lawnscapespecialists.com/
816-284-8097
105 East St #29276
Parkville, MO 64152
We are a locally owned and operated small business, committed to providing top-quality lawn care and pest control services to both residential and commercial properties. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to delivering exceptional results, using the latest techniques and equipment to ensure the health and beauty of your lawn. We offer a variety of services, including fertilization, weed control, aeration, and more. Our goal is to exceed our customers' expectations and make every lawn we service look its best.
Sean O'Grady, SPX Friend & Husband of Coach

Linen Supply
Excel Linen Supply
501 Funston Rd. Realty
Jack Burns, Realtor, Realty Executives of Kansas City
100 NW Englewood Rd.
Gladstone, MO 64119
816-806-9912
www.jackburns.us
dreamhomes@jackburns.us
Jack Burns, '76

Forever Home Real Estate
www.kcforeverhome.com
Residential Real Estate. Helping buyers and sellers in MO & KS.
816-308-6771
4166 NW Barry Rd
Kansas City, MO 64154
Christine McCarthy, SPX Parent

Florence Sciara Simpson, '88
BROKER Associate Kansas
Kansas/Missouri Sales Specialist
ReeceNichols Realtors, Plaza
434 W 47th Street
Kansas City, MO 64112
Cell  816.868.4427
Office  816.709.4900
Florence@ReeceNichols.com
www.Florence.ReeceNichols.com

Heidi Youngs, Realtor, Alumni Parent
Lanning-Youngs Team
Sales Executive & Accredited Buyer Executive
Better Homes & Gardens Kansas City Homes
435 Nichols Rd., Suite 3
Kansas City, MO 64112
816-304-5050
heidiyoungs.kansascityhomes.com
hyoungs@kansascityhomes.com

Marketing
Middle Man Marketing
Marketing Services including PR, Overall Brand Exposure, B2B, Digital Marketing Strategy through Web, Social Media and SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
10908 N. Holly Street
Kansas City, MO, 64155
816-237-9538
https://thelinktoyoursuccess.com/
beth@thelinktoyoursuccess.com
Beth, Omecene Epperson, SPX Parent

Nonprofit Foundation
STARTLAND
startland.org
Formerly the Kansas City Startup Foundation — is a community building 501(c)3 nonprofit activating a thriving and inclusive culture of innovation in Kansas City through stories, events, real-world learning and talent. STARTLAND's programs include: - MECA Challenge ( mecachallenge.com), one-day high school student innovation competitions. 4,000+ student participants since 2013. - MECA Methods teacher trainings ( bit.ly/STARTLANDedu), real-world learning and design thinking profession development for educators. 100% of trainees said they would recommend to a colleague. - Startland News ( startlandnews.com), a online news publication covering innovation and entrepreneurship in Kansas City. 20,500+ email subscribers. - Back2KC ( back2kc.org), a year-round effort to re-engage talented former Kansas Citians. 35% of 2018 attendees either moved back or expanded their business to KC within a year. Can partner with alumni association. - Many events including Startup Crawl KC ( startupcrawlkc.com), monthly Innovation Exchanges, and the Top Startup to Watch Celebration.
1712 Main Street, #319
Kansas City, MO 64108
Adam Arredondo, Alum' 03
  adam@startland.org
913-370-7098

Processing
Platinum Processing Solutions
816-820-5052
Kansas City, MO 64155
Platinum Processing Solutions, a family-owned and operated independent sales office, focuses on ensuring the most cost-efficient rates for our clients with the greatest standard of service. We offer an industry-unique partnership based on integrity, honesty and full disclosure. Our rates are always guaranteed.
Michael Balano, SPX Alumni & Alumni Parent

Restaurants & Specialty Food
Capriotti's
capriottis.com
10406 NE Cookingham Dr. 
Kansas City, MO 64157
(816) 429-6400
Mike and Kathleen Brooks, SPX Parents
Mark and Sumer McPhee, SPX Parents

Cascone's North
www.cascones.com
3733 N. Oak Trafficway
Kansas City, MO 64116
816-454-7977
Jim Cascone, Alum '72, Alumni Parent
Lucille Cascone, Alum '75

Chinese Garden
405 US-69
Kansas City, MO, 64119
816-452-8226
Man & Shelang Chow, Alumni Parents

Dominic's Casual Italian
6209 NW 63rd Terrace
Kansas City, MO, 64151
816-437-7200
dominics.it
Alumni Phil Licata '96 & Tommy Agrusa '90

Hawg Jaw Que & Brew
Hawgjaw.com
8167414294
900 Swift
North Kansas City, MO 64116
Kansas City BBQ Restaurant
Nick Silvio, SPX Parent

Hot Rocks Pizza Kitchen
https://www.hrpizzakitchen.com
(816) 209-1616
10235 N. Oak Trafficway
Kansas City, MO 64155
Robert & Melissa Chisam, SPX Parents

Scimeca's Deli
https://www.scimecasonline.com/
1611 Swift St.
Kansas City, MO 64116
(816) 599-6020
Phil Scimeca, Past SPX Parent
Toni Bonadonna, '93 & SPX Alumni Parent

Whole Harvest
wholeharvest.com
816-500-1135
414 Armour Road
North Kansas City, MO 64116
Mike & Carrie Emmons, Alumni Parent
Plant-Based Restaurant Dine-In/Carry out/Delivery

Premier Proteins
105 South Jefferson, Suite C-3 #101
Kearney, MO 64060
816-628-0078
premierproteins.com
info@premierproteins.com
Tim & Jamie Haas, Alumni Parents

Roma Bakery
3351 N.E. Chouteau Trafficway
Kansas City, MO, 64117
816-455-8888
http://www.romabakerykc.com/
Retail store open M-S
Alumni Carl Quarrato Alumni '91, SPX Parent
John Filardo '86 &  Carl Filardo '82
carlq@kcroma.com

The Hide Out Bar and Grill
hideoutbarandgrill.com
816-465-0550
6948 North Oak Trafficway
Gladstone, MO 64118
Mike Vogt SPX Parent

The Quaff Bar & Grill
https://www.quaffkc.com/
816-842-4745
1010 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64105
Phillip Bonino, SPX Parent

Tiny Tavern Kc
Mobile Tavern
(816) 398-8191
tinytavernkc@gmail.com
tinytavernkc.com
Jeff Wessinger, Alum '97, SPX Parent

Ugene's Deli
Pizza and Deli
11202 N Ambassador Drive
Kansas City, MO, 64153
816-270-1480
Ugenesdeli.com
Jim, Upschulte, Alum '83

Security
Safe Haven Security
mysafehaven.com
877-842-0818
520 E 19th Avenue
North Kansas City, MO 64116
Mike & Carrie Emmons, Alumni Parent
America's largest ADT Security Dealer

Specialty
Premier Designs Jewelry
Kim Revnew
734-674-5077
rev5@kc.rr.com
Kim Revnew, SPX Parent

Technology Solutions
World Wide Technology
wwt.com
314-369-1270
11551 Ash Street
Leawood, KS 66211
World Wide Technology, Inc. (WWT) provides information technology solutions. The Company offers, staff augmentation, network planning, design, equipment aggregation and staging, hardware configuration, software imaging, asset tagging, auditing, implementation, training, consulting, leasing, and management services.
Tim Eckelkamp, SPX Parent
tim.eckelkamp@wwt.com

Veterinary & Pet Boarding Services
Taylor Animal Hospital of Parkville
tahofparkville.com
816-741-8338
6300 N State Route 9
Parkville, MO 64152
We are a privately owned, full service veterinary hospital. We offer well patient, sick patient, surgical, and boarding services.
Todd Taylor, SPX Parent

Other
Catholic Radio Network
Catholicradio.com
1400 NE 42nd Terrace
Kansas City, MO 64116
816-630-1090
kccatholic@aol.com
Catholic radio is located in the former St. Pius X Convent on middle floor. Catholic radio broadcast in MO, KS and Colorado on 18 Catholic Stations covering over 10 million people. Locally you can listen on890, 1090, 1190 AM in the KC area. Or listen on the Catholic Radio app anywhere in the world. Only Catholic radio station in world with 5 different listening choices on the app. Catholic radio also offers classes to St Pius X students.
Jim O'Laughlin, Alum '69

Divine Mercy Park
divinemercyofkc.com
816-405-4004
kccatholic@aol.com
3900 N Davidson Road
Kansas City, MO 64116
Free religious park with lake, next to St Pius x new sports fields at 3900 N Davidson Road. Largest Divine mercy statue in USA, also Stations of the Cross that are over 100 years old. Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Jim O'Laughlin, Alum '69