David Warm has served as executive director of the Mid-America Regional Council since July 1990. As the council of governments for Greater Kansas City, MARC leads key regional services and planning initiatives and is widely regarded for innovation and effectiveness in areas that include transportation, environmental protection, emergency management, aging and community services, early education, workforce development and local government cooperative services. 

Prior to joining MARC, David was the city administrator in Liberty, Missouri, and worked closely with William Jewell on many civic efforts. A native Californian, David earned a B.A. degree in political science and economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a master’s degree in public administration from the University of California, Riverside.

David is also active in many civic and professional groups, including serving on the boards of Park University, Hall Family Foundation, KC Scholars, PREP-KC, Kansas City Design Center and National Academy of Public Administration. He has received several local and national awards. In 2015, he was recognized with a National Public Service Award from the American Society for Public Administration and the National Academy of Public Administration. He was recognized as the 2020 Kansas Citian of the Year by the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce.