Monday, April 20, 2026

Fw: KORA

Michael Munson (full name: Michael Robert Munson, often referred to as Mike Munson) is a current Shawnee County appointee to the Metropolitan Topeka Airport Authority (MTAA) Board of Directors. He serves as a regular Member (not currently an officer) for the board term covering December 2025–November 2026, with his individual term expiring November 30, 2027 (he is eligible for up to three consecutive three-year terms under K.S.A. 27-330). He was first appointed by the Shawnee County Board of Commissioners in late 2019 to fill a vacancy and has been reappointed since (most recently around September 2024). He qualifies as a non-city resident appointee per statute.
Professional Background
Munson is a licensed attorney and banking executive.
  • Current Role: Senior Vice President / Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Central National Bank (a family-owned Kansas bank headquartered in Junction City, with a major Topeka branch at 800 SE Quincy Street). He practices in the banking area and is a member of the Topeka Bar Association (and reportedly the Nebraska Bar).
  • Family Ties to the Bank: Central National Bank has deep roots in Kansas banking since 1915. Munson is part of the owning family—his sister, Sara Girard, is the bank’s President and CEO; their grandfather, Edward J. Rolfs, was a longtime bank president. The family has been actively involved in expanding the bank’s Topeka presence.
  • Contact Details (Publicly Listed):
  • Other Notes: He is described as a licensed pilot in some community contexts, though this is not widely detailed in public records.
MTAA Board Service and Activities
Munson has been an active participant since joining:
  • Leadership Roles: Served as Chairman (e.g., in 2022, when he presided over decisions on new terminal bids at Philip Billard Municipal Airport and called special meetings for due diligence) and as Vice-Chairman in prior rotations.
  • Key Involvement:
    • Advocated for airport modernization and economic development (e.g., 2023 legislative testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee in support of HB 2336, seeking tools/funding for hangars, infrastructure, and MRO/aviation business attraction at Topeka Regional Airport/Forbes Field and Philip Billard).
    • Participated in project updates to Shawnee County and city officials on passenger service restoration efforts, fuel tank replacements, taxiway realignments, and large-hangar development (including partnerships for an 80,000 sq. ft. hangar expected by 2028).
    • Voted on major contracts, budgets, and bond issuances (MTAA is a taxing authority issuing general obligation bonds for capital projects).
  • He remains on the board as of April 2026 and is referenced in official 2025–2026 budget notices and bond documents.
No public records indicate removal, resignation, or major disciplinary actions related to his board service.
Other Community and Civic Involvement
Munson is well-connected in Topeka/Shawnee County civic circles:
  • Library Foundation: Elected to a first three-year term as a Trustee of the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library Foundation (planning, fundraising, and stewardship role).
  • TARC: Serves on the Board of Directors of TARC (Topeka Association for Retarded Citizens / community organization supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities).
  • 20/30 Club: Founding member of the 20/30 Club Foundation; past president of the 20/30 Club of Topeka, Inc. (a young professionals/service organization).
  • Leadership Greater Topeka: Graduate of the 2019 class.
  • Political/Other: Has appeared in Kansas campaign finance reports as a donor (e.g., 2021–2022 cycle). No elected office held.
Personal Details (Publicly Available)
  • Approximate Age: Mid-40s (public people-search data around age 46 as of recent records).
  • Residence: Public records list addresses in Topeka (e.g., 3934 SW Friar Rd. or nearby Shawnee County qualifying addresses such as 3600 SW Canterbury area). He meets the statutory residency requirement for a Shawnee County (non-city) appointee.
  • Family: Married to Lindsey Munson; part of the extended Rolfs/Girard family with longstanding Topeka and Kansas ties (including historical political connections via the bank’s heritage).
Public Records and Accountability Context
As an appointed member of a public taxing authority, Munson’s MTAA-related emails, texts, meeting notes, and communications (including on personal or bank devices/accounts if used for board business) are subject to the Kansas Open Records Act (KORA). Board packets, minutes, agendas, and financial disclosures are routinely posted on the MTAA website (mtaa-topeka.org). He has no major public controversies, lawsuits naming him personally, or ethics complaints in searchable news or records. Any specific correspondence (e.g., regarding appointments or individuals like Tony Emerson) would need to be obtained via targeted KORA requests to the City of Topeka, Shawnee County, or MTAA directly.
Sources for this deep dive include the official MTAA website/board rosters, Topeka Bar Association profile, Library Foundation announcements, Central National Bank-related articles, legislative testimony records, news coverage of board actions (Topeka Capital-Journal, WIBW), and public campaign/financial filings. Information is current as of April 2026.
If you’d like me to pull specific board minutes, draft a more targeted KORA request focused on Munson, check for any additional filings (e.g., via Shawnee County Clerk), or focus on a particular aspect (e.g., voting record, financial disclosures), just let me know!


From: Miller, Kris <Kris.Miller@snco.us>
Sent: Monday, April 20, 2026 12:36 PM
To: Henry McClure <mcre13@gmail.com>
Cc: Brzon, Jonathan <Jonathan.Brzon@snco.us>; Schmitt, Lisa <Lisa.Schmitt@snco.us>
Subject: RE: KORA

Mr. McClure,

 

We have received your Kansas Open Records Request. The data you are requesting is maintained by another department which will be notified immediately. Please consider this your three-day notice of receipt of this KORA. We make every attempt to respond within the allotted time (response due by April 23rd). If there is a problem meeting this deadline you will be notified.

 

Thank you,

 

 

Kristine Miller

Administrative Officer

Shawnee County Clerk’s Office

200 SE 7th Street, Room 107

Topeka, KS 66603

785-251-4216

kris.miller@snco.us

 

 

 

From: Henry McClure <mcre13@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, April 20, 2026 11:36 AM
To: City Clerk <cclerk@topeka.org>; County Clerk <countyclerk@snco.us>; mikem@centralnational.com; MCRE Media <mcre1.9999@blogger.com>; Karen A. Hiller <khiller@topeka.org>; Spencer Duncan <sduncan@topeka.org>; Cook, Kevin <kevin.cook@snco.us>
Subject: KORA

 

Subject: KORA Request – Records Concerning Michael Munson (MTAA Board) and the Tony Emerson Appointments

Dear [City Clerk / County Clerk],

Pursuant to the Kansas Open Records Act (K.S.A. 45-215 et seq.), I request copies of the following public records:

  1. All emails, text messages, letters, memoranda, or other written communications sent or received by Michael Munson (MTAA Board member, County appointee, email: mikem@centralnational.com or any other known address) that mention or relate to Tony Emerson (former Topeka City Councilmember, District 4) in the context of appointments, reappointments, nominations, or discussions regarding the Metropolitan Topeka Airport Authority (MTAA) Board or any other public board/committee.
  2. All emails, text messages, letters, memoranda, or other communications between or among:
    • City of Topeka officials/staff (including the Mayor’s office, City Council members/staff, or City Clerk’s office), and
    • Shawnee County officials/staff (including County Commissioners or their staff), that discuss or reference the appointment or reappointment of Michael Munson to the MTAA Board and/or any involvement or discussion of Tony Emerson in relation to such appointments.

Time period: From January 1, 2024, to the present date (or the most recent available records).

Please include any responsive records in the possession of the agency or its officers/employees, regardless of whether they were sent from official city/county email accounts or personal email accounts, and regardless of the device used (computer, phone, tablet, etc.), as provided under KORA definitions (K.S.A. 45-217).

I prefer to receive the records electronically (in native format, such as .pst, .eml, or PDF) via email or a secure file-sharing link if the volume is large. If any fees are anticipated, please provide an estimate in advance.

If any portion of the request is denied, please provide a written explanation citing the specific exemption under KORA and notify me of my right to appeal.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this request. I look forward to your acknowledgment within three business days and production of the records as soon as possible.

 

 

MCRE, LLC

3625 SW 29th Street

Topeka KS 66614

785.383.9994

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