BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Our Board of Directors generously shares their time and talent to support our work to make meaningful and lasting change. Coming from diverse backgrounds, they provide expertise in organizational leadership, providing valuable representation from our community. We value their insight and thank them for their dedication.

If you have interest in serving on our Board of Directors, contact Doug Cowan, President & CEO.

BOARD OFFICERS

  • Kat Hnatyshyn

    Chair
    Community of Christ

  • Jonathan Soper

    Vice Chair
    Humphrey, Farrington & McClain

  • Alissa Klein

    Treasurer
    Forvis Mazars

  • Beth Silverstein

    Secretary
    Community Volunteer

  • Tyrel Dawson

    Vice Treasurer
    Comcast

  • Jeff Benson

    Past Chair
    NKC Health

BOARD MEMBERS

  • Jason Bergman

    Centerpoint Medical Center

  • Beth Carrick

    Starbucks

  • Fred Cox

    Continental Siding

  • Emily Cross

    Fort Osage School District

  • Anissa Gastin

    Lockton Affinity

  • Kelle Gilmore

    Burmeister Gilmore LLP

  • Chelesy Hanes

    Fike Corporation

  • Anita Jonas

    RE/MAX Premier Properties

  • Corey Long

    Edward Jones

  • Zac Harmon-McLaughlin

    Graceland University

  • Jenn Miller

    Henderson Engineers

  • Brandy Spearman

    Black Lemon Boutique

  • Michelle Sumstad

    Independence Police Department

  • Jose "Pepe" Torres

    Culture Journey LLC

  • Erin Tucker

    The Miller Group

  • Trevor Wescott

    Commerce Bank

  • Ginger Williams

    Optum

  • Doug Cowan

    President & CEO
    Community Services League