Get to know
Kevin
Working-class values
Kevin was raised in a working class family with deep union roots from autoworkers to Teamsters to steelworkers. He is the grandson of immigrants from Mexico, and is a first-generation college graduate, earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Kevin began his career as an educator, teaching courses in communication and coaching the debate team at William Jewell College.
Proven public servant
His desire to advocate for Democratic values led him to Jefferson City to serve as the communications director for Progress Missouri. Kevin worked hand-in-hand with Planned Parenthood, unions, PROMO, and other progressive organizations to help defeat harmful policies in the Missouri legislature. This gives him the experience and relationships to be ready on Day One to fight for Kansas Citians.
At home in Kansas City
Kevin is now a senior proposal strategist at Burns & McDonnell, where he specializes in government projects, and is a partner at a small business that helps elect Democrats and pass initiatives, such as the KCPS school bond and the Jackson County Children Services Fund.
Kevin and his husband, Jacob, a U.S. Air Force veteran and public school teacher, own a home in West Plaza where they serve on the board of the neighborhood association. They enjoy spending time with Dolly, their three-year-old Poodle mix, adopted from KC Pet Project. Kevin also sits on the Public Policy & Advocacy Committee for the Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce and the PROMO C4 Board as well as is a member of Missouri Jobs with Justice.
