JAS Corporate Members and Sponsors
The Japan-America Society would not be able to function without the generious support of its contributing members and corporate sponsors. From these donations and special memberships, we are able to create more spectacular events for our members, their families, and the public.
We would like to acknowledge our corporate members:
Kay-See Dental Manufacturing Company
124 East Missouri Avenue
Kansas City, Missouri 64106-1294
Phone: 816-842-2817 Fax: 816-842-3402
Toll Free: 816-842-8844
President: Yachiyo Smith
Vice President: Dr. Clark Yutaka Smith
Funded 1947 by the founder Clark C. Smith, the company has contributed with know-how and world famous product in prosthetic field in dentistry. JAS is proud to have Kay-See Dental Manufacturing Company as an active corporate member and contributor since 1996.
Gunze Plastics & Engineering Corporation
1400 S Hamilton Cir
Olathe, KS 66061-5375
(913) 829-5577
President: Hiroshi Hirata
Gunze was founded in 1896 by Tsurukichi Hatano to promote the local silkworm industry. Hatano subscribed to the notion that each district should have its own policies just like the nation has its policies. Accordingly, he named his company Gunze Silk Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (presently Gunze Limited). "Gun-ze" means "the correct policy of the district."
The Gunze line of business consists of Innerwear, pantyhose, socks, pajamas, babywear, ladies' outerwear, thread, and plastic films, electronic components, engineering plastics, stackerbundlers, industrial machinery/molds, real estate, sports facilitymanagement (fitness clubs), greenery business, medical materials, and more.
DST Systems, Inc.
333 W 11th St.
Kansas City, MO 64068
Phone: 816-435-1000 Fax: 816-843-9245
Founded in 1969 as a division of Kansas City Southern Industries, DST was established to develop an automated recordkeeping system for the mutual fund industry. DST has supported the industry’s continued growth and is the largest provider of third-party shareholder recordkeeping services in the United States today.
Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, DST is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange (Symbol: DST) that employs approximately 11,000 associates, both domestically and internationally.
One of DST’s most valuable assets is the dedication of its associates. We believe in our people and their potential, so we invest in their success. Our ability to attract and retain quality associates who deliver exceptional customer service means we are better at understanding our clients’ business and their unique characteristics.
Kelly Services, Inc.
333 W. 11th St, 3rd floor
Kansas City, MO 64068
Phone: 816-435-8324 Fax: 816-435-3307
Representative: Ryan Lewis
Kelly Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: KELYA, KELYB) is a world leader in human resources solutions headquartered in Troy, Michigan, offering temporary staffing services, outsourcing, vendor on-site and full-time placement. Kelly operates in 37 countries and territories. Kelly provides employment to more than 750,000 employees annually, with skills including office services, accounting, engineering, information technology, law, science, marketing, creative services, light industrial, education, and health care.
About us in the Kansas City market...
Kelly Services, Inc. is located in various spots around the Kansas City, Metro office. We have three main offices located in Overland Park, KS, Lee's Summit, MO and Gladstone, MO. We also have 3 on-site locations that we service. We provide employment for all types of individuals. Our positions include but are not limited to the following...administrative, clerical, information technology, science, and manufacturing.
Commerce Bank, N.A.
1000 Walnut, BB4-5
Kansas City, MO 64106
Phone: 816-234-2608, Fax: 816-234-2375
Representative: Craig Stevenson
For more than 140 years, Commerce Bank has been meeting the financial services needs of individuals and businesses. Commerce Bank provides a diversified line of financial services, including business and personal banking, wealth management and estate planning and investments through its subsidiary and affiliated companies. Commerce Bank currently operates in approximately 360 locations in Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, Oklahoma and Colorado. Commerce Bancshares also has operating subsidiaries involved in mortgage banking, leasing, credit-related insurance, venture capital and real estate activities.
Miller & Company P.C.
4929 Main Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64112
Phone: 816-561-4999, Fax: 816-561-5999
Miller & Company is a law firm serving a diverse clientele in international trade, customs, and foreign-trade zone law. Within these areas of specialized practice, we have received global recognition for our involvement in the development of the U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones Program.
Koji Morimoto and Japanese Landscaping
8108 Grand Ave
Kansas City, Missouri 64114
Phone: 816-444-9886
Koji and Christine Morimoto are owners of Japanese Landscaping and Bamboo. Koji is an expert at the creation and installation of Japanese rock and water gardens, bamboo gates and so much more. His gardens are featured throughout Kansas City in homes, parks, restaurants and more. Most notably, you can find some of his work at the Loose Park Garden Center Japanese garden.
Tammy Robb from Robb Insurance Agency
10503 Shawnee Mission Pkwy
Shawnee, KS 66203
Phone: 913-268-6060
The Robb Insurance Agency is built on a reputation of trust and peace of mind. We can meet your ever changing life -style needs in the states of Kansas and Missouri. The staff is available to answer questions and provide you with the comfort level you deserve.
