Overland Park’s ProPharma Group announced a new CEO. Dawn Sherman will take on the role on May 14, succeeding founder and CEO Jeff Hargroves. Hargroves will remain on the company’s board. ProPharma Group offers comprehensive compliance services for pharmaceuticals, biologics and devices. The company, founded in 2001, was acquired in 2016 by Linden Capital Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm. The one-time startup has grown to more than 750 employees…

Kansas City’s Lead Bank will help Edgemoor Infrastructure & Real Estate LLC meet its ambitious goals for disadvantaged business participation in construction of the new terminal at Kansas City International Airport. Edgemoor, the lead developer on the KCI project, selected Lead Bank as the financing source for local diverse and disadvantaged businesses working on KCI. Lead Bank will implement a low-interest working capital loan program for businesses seeking to perform…

Business and community leaders are invited to celebrate the life and influence of Kansas City entrepreneur Teri Rogers. A celebration of life for Rogers, founder and CEO of Hint, will take place from 5-10 p.m. April 27 at Hint, 1906 Wyandotte St., Kansas City, Mo. RSVPs are requested. Rogers, 67, died April 27. Rogers founded Hint (previously Take 2 Productions/T2) in 1990 as a creative content firm. It worked with…

Malone Finkle Eckhardt & Collins Inc. consulting engineers announced a strategic merger with RTM Engineering Consultants as an opportunity to expand services for clients and opportunities for team members through its partnership. The Overland Park-based firm specializes in mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering (MEP) for health care facilities, schools and hotels. The merger positions Malone Finkle Eckhardt & Collins to offer additional service in fire protection and civil engineering. MFEC…

Well-known Kansas City, Kan., food manufacturing company Original Juan Specialty Foods recently announced its acquisition by Spicin Foods Inc. Original Juan was founded in 1998 by Joe Polo. Polo capitalized on manufacturing specialty foods for 13 different brands, creating 150 products that include specialty sauces, snacks, salsas and dips. Recognizable labels in the Kansas City Market include Pain is Good salsas and Cowtown barbecue sauces, among others. In addition to…