Professional Advisor: Lance Cochran

(Pictured: Kim & Cade Cochran; Michael Chambers, VP Community Impact)

Lance Cochran helps individuals and families turn their values into lasting support for their communities. As an attorney with Kennedy Berkley, he guides clients through estate planning, business succession, and charitable giving. His work has helped establish charitable funds at the Foundation and its regional affiliates, supporting the communities and causes his clients value most.

Lance also brings his legal and agribusiness expertise to the inaugural Board of Directors of Giving Acres, LLC, helping advance charitable giving options for farmland owners. Through Kennedy Berkley, he supports the Give Back 5 Community Giving Pledge, encouraging individuals to remember their communities in their estate plans.

His dedication extends beyond his professional work. As founder of the Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Corporation of Central Kansas, Lance helps restore existing homes for families seeking affordable housing. Whether guiding a charitable gift or bringing a home back to life, Lance is making his mark by helping others build a stronger future.