Clean water
Wells, filtration, storage, and sanitation systems in communities served by partner organizations.
About
About Shane Hackett and the humanitarian work.
Shane Hackett is Chairman and Partner at MarketLeverage, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Legion Capital Corporation, and Executive Director of Heartland Soccer Association. He is based in Kansas City, Missouri.
The humanitarian work is concentrated in two areas — clean-water infrastructure and orphan care — carried out through long-standing partnerships with The Global Orphan Project and Life Giving Force. Both organizations have established in-country teams who sustain the work year over year.
Local community work in Kansas City runs alongside the international projects through Heartland Soccer Association and Kansas Youth Soccer.
About the work
Clean water and orphan care through long-standing partners.
The humanitarian work is concentrated in two areas — clean-water infrastructure and orphan care — carried out through long-standing partnerships with The Global Orphan Project and Life Giving Force.
Both organizations have established in-country teams who sustain the work year over year. Local community work in Kansas City runs alongside through Heartland Soccer Association and Kansas Youth Soccer.
Orphan care
Orphanage construction and long-term care for children, carried out by partner organizations with established in-country teams.
Partner-led
Projects run through established partner organizations rather than independently.
Long-term
Wells require maintenance and orphanages require staffing. Both are handled by partner organizations on the ground.
Kansas City
Local community work in the Kansas City metro through Heartland Soccer Association and Kansas Youth Soccer.
William Jewell
President's Advisory Council service at William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri.
Career background
Radio
Production
Stations
Founder
Marketing
Capital
Luxury
Soccer
Service
Recognition
Education
The career that supports the humanitarian work.
The humanitarian work runs alongside a 25+ year career in media, marketing, and capital. Career background summarized from published profiles below.
KCMO AM/FM (Gannett)
Began as Director of Continuity and Executive Producer at KCMO AM/FM in Kansas City under Gannett.
Nationally syndicated radio
Created and produced the nationally syndicated radio programs Baseball Sunday with Joe Garagiola, Football Sunday, and NBA Basketball Sunday.
President & GM
Before age 30 he was President and General Manager of KGU-AM and KTSS-FM in Honolulu, Hawaii, and WTIX-AM in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Hackett Media (1991)
Founded Hackett Media in 1991 as a technology-marketing company focused on direct marketing, web-based marketing services, database management, and distance-learning programs.
MarketLeverage
Chairman of the Board and Partner at MarketLeverage, an Inc. 100 advertising firm and Fortune 5000 fastest-growing company. Full-service digital advertising agency and affiliate network.
Legion Capital Corporation
Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Legion Capital Corporation (LGCP), a publicly traded private equity firm and specialized lender.
PRM Media Direct
President and Principal of PRM Media Direct, the marketing arm for high-end luxury real estate with holdings in Hawaii, New York, St. Thomas, Monaco, and the United Kingdom.
Heartland Soccer Association
Executive Director and board member for 16+ years of Heartland Soccer Association — the largest soccer league and tournament host in the United States.
Humanitarian work
Active in building orphanages and designing clean-water projects in developing countries with The Global Orphan Project and Life Giving Force.
Kansas Soccer Hall of Fame
Inducted into the Kansas Soccer Hall of Fame in 2025. Board member of Kansas Youth Soccer.
William Jewell · Harlaxton · UMKC
BA degrees in Communication and Public Relations from William Jewell College. Studied at Harlaxton College in Grantham, England. Graduate work at the University of Missouri – Kansas City. Sits on the President's Advisory Council at William Jewell.
Career timeline
Began in radio at KCMO AM/FM in Kansas City as Director of Continuity and Executive Producer under Gannett.
Created and produced the nationally syndicated radio shows Baseball Sunday with Joe Garagiola, Football Sunday, and NBA Basketball Sunday.
Served as President and General Manager of KGU-AM and KTSS-FM in Honolulu, Hawaii and WTIX-AM in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Founded Hackett Media, a technology-marketing company focused on direct marketing, web-based services, database management, and distance-learning programs.
Became Chairman of the Board and Partner at MarketLeverage, recognized as an Inc. 100 advertising firm and Fortune 5000 fastest-growing company.
Co-Founded Legion Capital Corporation, serving as Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Marketing Officer of the private equity firm and specialized lender.
Served as President and Principal of PRM Media Direct, marketing high-end real estate across Hawaii, New York, St. Thomas, Monaco, and the United Kingdom.
Has served for more than 16 years as Executive Director of Heartland Soccer Association, the largest soccer league in the United States.
Active partner with The Global Orphan Project and Life Giving Force, building orphanages and designing clean-water infrastructure in developing countries.
Inducted into the Kansas Soccer Hall of Fame for sustained contribution to youth soccer in the region.
Education
William Jewell College
BA in Communication and BA in Public Relations. Currently serves on the President's Advisory Council.
Harlaxton College
Studied International Business and Literature.
University of Missouri – Kansas City
Graduate studies.
Wells
Properly cased wells where geology permits, with trained local operators.
Filtration
Filtration and storage systems where surface water is the available source.
Sanitation
Sanitation systems designed alongside the water systems they pair with.
Local operation
Trained local technicians and community committees handle ongoing operation and maintenance.
He is active building orphanages, designing clean water projects in third world countries with The Global Orphan Project and Life Giving Force.Garmin Olathe Soccer Complex