The Johnson County Education Research Triangle Authority is a unique partnership among Johnson County, KS, the University of Kansas and Kansas State University to create economic stimulus and a higher quality of life in the county.

While the Kansas Board of Regents maintains constitutional authority over the universities, a seven-member board, composed of elected officials from Johnson County, KS, has been appointed to ensure that the use of public funds complies with state and local law. The board oversees funding, conducts annual independent audits and produces year-end reports. Each member is appointed to a four-year term, and each member may serve two terms.

Board Members:

	Peggy Dunn Mayor of Leawood Dunn was appointed by the University of Kansas.
	Jeff Meyers Johnson County Commissioner, Second District Meyers was appointed by the Board of County Commissioners.
	Greg Musil Johnson County Community College, Trustee Musil was appointed by the Board of Johnson County Community College.
	Brandon Woodard Kansas State Representative  Woodard was appointed by the Kansas Governor's office.
	Michael Boehm Mayor of Lenexa Boehm was appointed by the Kansas Board of Regents.
	Kevin Honomichl DeSoto City Council, Member Honomichl was appointed by Kansas State University.
	Dinah Sykes Kansas State Senator Sykes was appointed by the University of Kansas