The Unified
AI Industry Board
Join the exclusive coalition of city leaders, technical fellows, and national trustees building the ethical infrastructure for our automated future.
THE STANDARD
The 2026 Board Composition
The Unified Board is a carefully curated ecosystem of conflict, execution, and research. When you take your seat, these are your peers.
Jason McKinley
Industry Partner
CEO, Arc Technologies Group
Wichita, Kansas City, Chicago
Lizz Whitacre
Founder & CEO
Pawlytics
Kansas City
Joni Cobb
Judge
Partner, Creative Planning
Kansas City, Chicago
Nic Wentling
Judge & Board Member
Moonbase Labs
Wichita
Tonya Witherspoon
Judge & Board Member
Founder & CEO, MindScapes
Wichita, Kansas City
Jordan Walker
Founder
Bondfire Strategy
Wichita
Troy Tabor
Director of Innovation Intelligence
Wichita State University, College of Innovation and Design
Wichita, Kansas City
David Cochran
Academic Fellow
Newman University
Wichita
Jim Starcev
Judge
KC Digital Drive
Kansas City
Troy Graber
Judge
Owner, Spectrumware
Wichita
Chris Callen
Judge
Founder & CEO, Plot
Wichita
Stoni Beauchamp
Judge
Ai-Dapt Academy
Wichita, Kansas City
Robert Voss
Academic Fellow
Associate Professor, NWMSU & Founder, Voss AI Consulting
Wichita, Kansas City
Win Hansen
Judge
CEO and Founder, Sleep Fitter (Rairflow Inc.)
Wichita, Kansas City
Rob Dickson
Judge
Wichita Public Schools (USD 259)
Wichita
Robert Feeney
Judge
Knowledge as a Service, Inc. (KaaS)
Wichita
Steve Werner
Judge
Founder & CEO, Lawn Buddy
Wichita
Benny Bowden
Lead Product Designer
Spotlight Analyst Relations
Kansas City
Justin Massa
Partner & Co-Founder
Remix Partners
Chicago
Kyle Tabor
Judge
Tech Founder
Wichita
James Evans
Max Palevsky Professor, Director of Knowledge Lab
University of Chicago
Chicago
Rohan Subramanian
Growth Associate
Motion
Chicago
Toni Gaston
Judge
Partner, Gardner Design
Wichita
The 2026 Mandate
The Unified Board is an active governing body responsible for deploying AI resources to strengthen local workforces.
The Objective
To certify 10,000 workers across partner cities in "Applied AI Ethics & Architecture" and launch the first municipal AI talent framework.
The Workforce Audit
Board members utilize the "Oracle" framework to identify automation vulnerabilities and recommend preventative upskilling.
The Academic Summit
Technical fellows present audit research, industry pilots vote on regional championship curricula.
City-Wide Deployment
Launch tournament-based training pilot solutions directly into city infrastructures.
Select Your Seat
Choose the membership level that aligns with your organization's influence and technical needs.
RESEARCH & ETHICS
Technical Fellow
For Universities, AI Researchers, and Software Leaders. Provide the intellectual & ethical scaffolding for board decision-making.
- Curriculum Advisory Rights
- Access to 8+ Municipal Pilots
- Annual Research Access
- Academic Research Access
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Founding City Partner
For C-Suite Executives & Founders. Lead the deployment of AI city-wide, alongside other industry shapers.
- Includes 1 Delegate / Chief of Staff Seat
- Full Workforce Training Suite (100 Licenses)
- First-Round Talent Interview Rights
- National PR & "Spotlight" Features
- Regional & National Event Presence
GLOBAL GOVERNANCE
National Trustee
For National Brands. Shape the rules of the entire championship circuit across all cities.
- National-Rule Committee Seat
- Access to ALL City Talent Pools
- Exclusive AI National Event
- "Innovator Brand" Standing Rights
The Selection Process
Review Mandate
Understand the commitment, governance model, and strategic priorities.
Apply for Seat
Submit a $250 refundable EEO deposit. Applicants undergo legal review.
Board Interview
Meet with a panel of 3+ current board seats at National or Online.
Induction
Welcome aboard with dedicated onboarding, a curated starter kit, and recognition as a leading brand partner.
"The best way to predict the future is to create it."
Begin Application Process