Tradewind Energy Inc., a Lenexa-based wind farm developer, recently was named as the 2017 No. 1 utility-scale wind developer by the American Wind Energy Association. The company’s output was 1,247 megawatts (MW) out of more than 7,000 MW developed by all utility-scale wind projects in the U.S. That accounts for nearly 18 percent of all wind-generated power in 2017. “Tradewind has established itself as one of the leading wind and…

Shawnee Mission Medical Center already is seeing the efficiency of its new hybrid operating room, a multidisciplinary space that allows for specialty physicians and nurses to treat patients in one location. Working with local health care architecture firm Pulse Design, Shawnee Mission Medical Center (SMMC) renovated a clinical area into this state-of-the-art operating room that features the imaging capabilities of a cardiac laboratory (the fixed X-ray system), allowing physicians to…

Chris Peterson of Schloegel Design Remodel is celebrating two significant milestones in 2018. In January, Schloegel Design Remodel announced Peterson’s new role as one of the majority owners alongside Charlie Schloegel. Founder Jake Schloegel remains a minority owner and involved in company’s leadership, but Peterson and the younger Schloegel are now at the helm of the 38-year-old remodeling company. Previously, Peterson served as production manager for the team of craftsmen….

Adding to the list of dog day care options, Dogtopia opened its doors in February to serve clientele in and around Overland Park. Located in the Corbin Park shopping center (Metcalf Avenue and 135th Street), this state-of-the-art facility offers day care, boarding and a spa for dogs. The franchise is owned and operated by the Continos, a local husband-and-wife team. With years in the corporate world, the pair wanted a…

Executive AirShare, the Kansas City-based fractional aircraft program, named John Owen as its new president and CEO on April 5. Owen, who was serving as CFO and interim president, follows former CEO, president and co-founder Keith Plumb, who stepped down in February. “I’m honored by this opportunity,” said Owen. “I am indebted to the board and its confidence entrusted in this decision, and greatly appreciate the support of a talented…