Meet Paul Lampe, Newest Addition to KMEA Team

Paul Lampe joined the KMEA’s team on March 18th. Paul brings a wealth of experience to our organization with 24+ years with the City of Independence – MO, Power & Light Department, in the Engineering and System Operations areas.   Prior to his employment with the City of Independence Paul was employed 7+ by Burns & McDonnell, duties included substation design, transmission and distribution analysis.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from the University of Missouri-Rolla. Later, he pursued advanced studies, earning a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) from Kansas State University.

For the past 30 years, Paul has called Lee’s Summit, Missouri, home. Alongside his wife and three children.  His journey began in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, but life took him to various places—Washington, Missouri; Muskegon, Michigan; St. Louis, Missouri and Clarinda, Iowa—before finally settling in the Kansas City area.

His wife is a dedicated preschool teacher.  They have three children, having adopted their 1st two children from Poland.  Their oldest son works in security; daughter, a sophomore at Emporia State University, balances academics with her passion for soccer; youngest son, a sophomore at Lee’s Summit North High School.

Paul enjoys spending time on the lake with family and friends, cycling, volleyball, woodworking and watching sports (basketball, football, soccer, etc.)

Please join us in welcoming Paul to the team! His experience and knowledge will be very valuable to our organization. Welcome abord, Paul!