“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. ”
Mary Barnes was appointed by County Executive Frank White Jr. to the Pension Plan Board of Trustees. In this role she will serve as an advocate in an effort to strengthen and enrich the lives of county employees through Jackson County’s pension plan.
Mary Barnes has over 20 years’ experience in the legal, education, and non-profit sectors. She is the Contract and Compliance Administrator for the Port Authority of Kansas City, Missouri where she drafts, reviews, and executes contracts for real estate, vendor services and construction.
Currently, Mary serves on the Awesome Ambitions Board, is involved with the South Kansas City Chamber of Commerce and is a member of Junior League of Kansas City and Greater Kansas City (MO) Chapter of Links, Inc. Mary earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia.
Mary is an entrepreneur and is the founder/owner of One of A Kind Gifts a specialty business that incorporates her unique flair for elegant presentation through baskets and unique gifts. She is committed to the empowerment of youth and works with children and teens in her local church, has served as a youth leader, and hosted a young women’s mentoring group and pageant. In her spare time she enjoys traveling, shopping, interior design, and meeting new people.
Mary is married to Jesse Barnes.