Luke Norris | Luke Norris (Director of Government Relations) has 12 years of experience in executing growth strategies for start-ups, nonprofits and Fortune 500 companies through leading direct sales and innovation teams, as well as structuring strategic partnerships. Luke is a Denver native who lives and works in Kansas City, Mo., where he’s been recognized for his nonprofit and civic volunteerism. He was honored as the most valuable volunteer for the YMCA’s Civic Engagement Team, recognized as a Distinguished Citizen by the National Conference for Community and Justice, named a Rising Star of Philanthropy and appointed as a Commissioner to the Housing Authority of Kansas City. Luke also is a mentor to entrepreneurship scholars at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and is a member of the Board of Advisors for Neighbor.ly, a civic crowdfunding service. When Luke isn’t making things happen, he’s traveling, cooking, eating-out or hanging with his wife, Tracey, and their friends.