January 22, 2025
KANSAS CITY, KS—The Kansas City Board of Public Utilities (BPU) is pleased to announce
the election of David Haley as its new Board President. Haley, who has served on the BPU
Board since 2021, was unanimously elected during the Board’s January 22, 2025, meeting with
other officers for the upcoming term.
As Board President, Haley will work closely with BPU leadership to guide the organization’s
strategic priorities, ensure operational excellence, and uphold its commitment to providing safe,
reliable, and affordable utility services to the Wyandotte County community. The BPU Board is
comprised of members elected by the public, representing both district and at-large seats,
ensuring community voices are reflected in BPU’s governance.
BPU General Manager Jeremy Ash congratulated Haley on their new role:
“I look forward to working alongside Mr. Haley to continue driving BPU’s mission forward. Our
shared focus on collaboration, innovation, and service to our customers will ensure we are a
trusted partner to the community we serve.”
Haley succeeds Tom Groneman, who served as the Board President since February 2024.
Groneman’s leadership was key in guiding strategic initiatives and strengthening community
partnerships during his tenure.
In addition to Haley’s election as incoming Board President, the BPU Board unanimously
elected Rose Mulvany Henry as Vice President and Brett Parker as Secretary for the upcoming
12-month term. All newly elected officers will assume their roles at the February 5, 2025 board
meeting.
The Kansas City Board of Public Utilities is proud to be a community-owned utility, serving over
67,000 electric and 53,000 water customers in Wyandotte County. The organization remains
committed to fostering partnerships and delivering exceptional customer service.
For media inquiries, please contact Amber Oetting, Director of Communications and Marketing, at
aoetting@bpu.com or (913) 573-9049.