Seth M. Baker
Overland Park
Summary
Results-oriented project manager with expertise in oversight and partnership development. Managed multimillion-dollar portfolios while fostering collaboration to drive community initiatives. Skilled in evidence-based assessment and crisis prevention, delivering impactful solutions in diverse settings.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Substitute Teacher- Multiple schools and grades
OLATHE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Olathe
10.2025 - Current
- Facilitated engaging classroom activities to enhance student participation and learning.
- Collaborated with special education staff to implement and adapt individualized education programs for diverse learner needs.
- Implemented individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to create inclusive classroom environments.
- Assisted students with behavioral challenges through positive reinforcement strategies.
Owner/Operator
B3 COMPANIES
Overland Park
05.2025 - Current
- Managed outdoor adventure company, offering a range of recreational activities to enhance client engagement.
- Designed and organized customized outdoor adventure experiences for clients.
- Coordinated week-long Bella Coola, British Columbia charters, ensuring seamless client experiences.
- Missouri week long guided or unguided Hunting (Fall)
- Missouri unguided or guided Hunts (Spring Season Only)
- Upland Hunting ventures in Central and Western Kansas (Fall and Winter)
- International Golf Trips to Ireland and Scotland
- Led week-long golf adventures in Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Scotland, delivering tailored itineraries for clients.
- Adventures tailored to groups of 4-16 including transportation, lodging and food and beverage accommodations upon arrival.
Program Officer
CHILDREN’S SERVICES FUND OF JACKSON COUNTY
Kansas City
03.2019 - 08.2025
- Manage a portfolio of 47 community based funded projects by 39 agencies totaling $17 million in annual direct services to youth in Jackson County.
- Since inception in 2018 CSF has awarded $185 million in awards to child serving not for profits.
- Advised CSF Board of Directors on funding opportunities and strategies for stewarding awardable funds, enhancing decision-making processes.
- Established community application process and reimbursement procedures, creating operational guidelines for partner reporting and oversight.
- Collaborated with CEO and Community Advisory Board to run successful voter-approved renewal campaign, ensuring continued funding for community initiatives.
Director of Public Funds and Operations
CRITTENTON CHILDREN’S CENTER
Kansas City
08.2016 - 02.2019
- Developed and managed budgets, compliance, reporting, and fiduciary processes for public funds and private foundation awards, ensuring financial integrity and accountability.
- Managed entire public funds process for eighteen different contracts and grants across the full continuum of care consisting of $8.2 million worth of programmatic and special project funds.
- Worked directly with CEO to manage financial and operational oversight of new and legacy clinical programs.
- Developed resources and partnerships to fund projects and broaden existing relationships both locally and nationally.
- Executed public policy and government affairs activities assigned by the CEO on both state and national initiatives.
- Created and operated inaugural 'Rock IT' a large scale public awareness and resource event at Union Station.
- Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City
First Hand Family Program Manager
FIRST HAND FOUNDATION
Kansas City
08.2013 - 08.2016
- Fostered the annual Associate fundraising campaign, providing resources for individual case grants and achieving 2016 donations in excess of $2.3 million.
- Administer 131 Donor Advised Funds which provide a charitable impact in excess of $500K in 2016.
- Developed and implemented growth strategy to expand family of Donor Advised Funds, engaging Cerner Associates and incorporating external community members.
- Coordinated quarterly Navigating Life Sessions to deliver financial acumen presentations for Cerner Associates and their families.
Director of Sales (Wellness Division)
SURE POINT MEDICAL
Lawrence
01.2013 - 08.2013
- Led nationwide sales team, driving alignment in strategy and performance across regions.
- Integrated direct-to-wellness products and consumer diabetic supplies into corporate benefits plans, enhancing employee health offerings.
- Created sales training programs and developed collateral for broker-delivered plans, equipping sales teams with essential tools.
- Assisted Founders in equity capital sale to hedge fund investment firm.
Producer Advanced Markets-Global Asset Management
UMB FINANCIAL CORPORATION/ UMB BANK
Kansas City
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Create and implement comprehensive financial plans for high-net-worth individuals, families and closely held business owners.
- Supported Wealth Advisors and Private Bankers in identifying and facilitating wealth transfer opportunities for clients.
- Collaborated with Commercial Officers to develop business succession and continuation plans for closely held business owners.
- Assisted Trust Department in creation, implementation, management, and annual reviews of ILITs.
- Estate and personal planning for internal UMB employees.
- Internal business development across the UMB Departments and throughout the footprint.
- Generated sales through strategic networking and engagement with external contacts.
- Developed curriculum and trained Small Business Development Officers.
First Assistant Golf Professional
THE KANSAS CITY COUNTRY CLUB
Mission Hills
10.2002 - 01.2010
Education
Fundraising Certificate -
UMKC- Bloch School of Management
Kansas City, MO01.2015
Master’s in Business Administration - Finance Concentration
Baker University
Baldwin, KS01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS01.1999
Political Science and Business Administration
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX01.1997
Eagle Scout- Scouting America
01.1994
Centurions Leadership Program
Kansas City, MOSkills
- Crisis intervention
- Evidence-based assessment
- Project oversight
- Partnership development
- Collaborative teamwork
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Risk management
Certification
Eagle Scout, Scouting America, 1994
Timeline
Special Education Substitute Teacher- Multiple schools and grades
OLATHE SCHOOL DISTRICT
10.2025 - Current
Owner/Operator
B3 COMPANIES
05.2025 - Current
Program Officer
CHILDREN’S SERVICES FUND OF JACKSON COUNTY
03.2019 - 08.2025
Director of Public Funds and Operations
CRITTENTON CHILDREN’S CENTER
08.2016 - 02.2019
First Hand Family Program Manager
FIRST HAND FOUNDATION
08.2013 - 08.2016
Director of Sales (Wellness Division)
SURE POINT MEDICAL
01.2013 - 08.2013
Producer Advanced Markets-Global Asset Management
UMB FINANCIAL CORPORATION/ UMB BANK
01.2010 - 01.2013
First Assistant Golf Professional
THE KANSAS CITY COUNTRY CLUB
10.2002 - 01.2010
Fundraising Certificate -
UMKC- Bloch School of Management
Master’s in Business Administration - Finance Concentration
Baker University
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Kansas
Political Science and Business Administration
Texas Christian University
Eagle Scout- Scouting America
Centurions Leadership Program