City of Lee's Summit
Anita Dickey, SPHR, SCP has an extensive background in human resources, with over 24 years of experience in various roles. Anita is currently the Director of Human Resources for the City of Lee's Summit. Prior to this, they served as the HR Director for The Gerson Companies from 2015 to 2018. Anita also worked as an HR Operations Manager - Benefits/Wellness at Westar Energy from 2011 to 2018.
Throughout their career, Anita has held multiple leadership positions, including serving on the SHRM Board as the Director of the Workforce Readiness Committee from 2009 to 2014. Anita has demonstrated their expertise in human resources management by working as an HR Manager for the City of Olathe Kansas from 2006 to 2011, as well as a Manager of Global Benefits at Black & Veatch from 2010 to 2011. Anita has also worked in human resources roles at Farmland, Sunflower Group, Wellmark, and Engineering Animation earlier in their career.
Anita Dickey, SPHR, SCP completed their Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management, General from Upper Iowa University in 1990. Prior to that, they attended Northwest Missouri State University from 1978 to 1980, focusing on Communication.
City of Lee's Summit
The City of Lee’s Summit, Missouri is a thriving, progressive community located 16 miles southeast of downtown Kansas City. With a population of more than 104,000, Lee’s Summit enjoys the many attributes of a significant suburb within a major metropolitan area while still maintaining a small town feel. Complemented by a growing business community and superior quality of life amenities, Lee’s Summit has become one of the largest cities in Missouri and is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in America. Lee’s Summit is in a rare and distinguished position of being one of only 10 cities in the nation to hold four national level accreditations for its Fire, Parks & Recreation, Police and Public Works services. With 31 parks, most residents live within close proximity to a recreational opportunity, making Lee’s Summit a paradise for the active outdoor lover. Additional recreational activities include boating and fishing on one of our regional lakes or walking along our trails system. Lee’s Summit offers superior public and private schools ranging from elementary to graduate level educational institutions. We are home to one of the best school systems in the country, receiving local, state and national awards for both academic and teaching excellence. While Lee’s Summit has experienced tremendous growth, it remains an inviting, family-friendly community. There is something remarkable about Lee’s Summit that cannot be bottled and sold. It’s a healthy sense of community spirit that is woven into our relationships with each other and the fabric of our community. It is cultivated by our residents and business owners, inspired by a willingness to connect with each other and the desire to make a positive impact on our community today and in the future. Lee’s Summit! A community where anything is possible!