2004 News: Kansas to join executive ladder

Kansas’ appointment puts him onto the ladder to become SABEW president. After serving a year as secretary-treasurer, he will move into the vice president’s slot before succeeding Jon Lansner as president in 2006. Kansas has been a SABEW governor for two years, chairing the Internet committee throughout his time on the board and working as a member of the executive committee during the current SABEW year. The executive committee comprises SABEW’s officers plus two at-large board members appointed by the president, and it is responsible for the day-to-day board decisions necessary to manage the group.

Attendees from SABEW’s last annual meeting may recognize Kansas as the singer during the “F-A-S-B” take on of the Village People during the organization’s Best in Business awards presentation. But nominating committee chairman Chuck Jaffe said Kansas was not chosen for his singing ability.

Dave Kansas chairs SABEW’s Internet Committee and serves on the Executive Committee. (Dow Jones) “Dave has done a tremendous amount in a short time on the board,” Jaffe said. “And he brings a number of interesting perspectives to the table. He has worked in the online world at TheStreet.com, has worked as a reporter and an editor, and has seen SABEW’s inner workings on the executive committee. We feel certain he will do an outstanding job.”

Because of his appointment, Kansas’ board slot will open this spring, as will the seats of at least one third of SABEW's board. The nominating committee is currently seeking candidates for election to the board; anyone interested in running for office should contact Jaffe at cjaffe@marketwatch.com or 781-383-6688.