Corey Hunt was elected to serve as a Ward 3 council member in 2017.

Hunt and his wife, Amy, grew up in the area, graduating from Shawnee Mission Northwest. They have an adult son.

Following high school, Corey enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was trained as a Search & Rescue (SAR) swimmer/helicopter crew chief, deploying all over the world, where he gained more than 5,000 helicopter flight hours. As a Senior Chief Petty Officer, Hunt held many leadership positions with significant background in aviation operations, combat search and rescue tactics, and personnel management. Hunt is a combat veteran and served in Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Iraqi Freedom-Philippines.

After he retired from the Navy in 2010 serving 23 years, Hunt moved his family back home to Kansas City. He currently serves as Associate Director - Post Development & Revitalization for Veterans of Foreign Wars National Headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri.  

Hunt earned his Bachelor of Science degree in management from Park University and a Master of Science degree in Operations Management from the University of Arkansas while on active duty. He recently completed a Master of Science degree in Instructional Design & Technology from Emporia State University.

He enjoys running and is a half-Ironman finisher.

Community involvement:

• VFW member, Lenexa Post 7397

• Selected / graduated Navy Senior Enlisted Academy (2005)

• Navy Master Training Specialist

• Communications Chair person, Veterans Affinity Group, DST Systems

• Adjunct professor, Emporia State University

• Certified running coach, Road Runners Club of America