Sporting Kansas City President & CEO Jake Reid has been named to the Kansas City Business Journal's Power 100 of 2019, an annual listing of executives, civic figures and company leaders who make a profound impact in the Kansas City business community.
Whom do you need to know to do business in Kansas City? That, the Business Journal explains, is the central question behind the Power 100.
The Power 100 also guides those who are trying to get things done. It's a way to check how connected individuals are in the business community, serving as a reference for those who want to make new contacts outside of their regular circle.
Reid was one of three sports business and entertainment executives selected to the 2019 Power 100, joining Sporting Kansas City President Mark Donovan and Sprint Center General Manager Brenda Tinnen.
Under Reid’s leadership, Sporting Kansas City has experienced substantial growth over the last nine years in season ticket sales, corporate sponsorships and merchandise and concession revenue. Reid is currently involved in the club’s chief endeavors, focusing primarily on growing the business through innovative partnerships, strategic fan development and providing the city an unparalleled entertainment experience.
Reid, 36, oversees Pinnacle—the world-class training home of Sporting Kansas City—as well as Swope Soccer Village, Wyandotte Sporting Fields and No Other Pub, a restaurant and entertainment venue in the Kansas City Power & Light District. He is also a member of the Kansas City 2026 FIFA World Cup Bid Executive Committee, leading the cause for Kansas City to be selected as a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
