About Us
Our Team
David Holtgraewe
Chief Operations Officer
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Alaina Leverenz
Chief Communications Officer Email Alaina
Krista Myer
Director of Continuous Improvement
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Pasha Pukhovski
Database and Campaign Manager
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Executive Committee
Past Chair
Dr. Eryca Neville (2024)
Columbia Public Schools – Douglass High School
Chair
David Clithero (2026)
Hawthorn Bank
Vice Chair
Monica Smith (2025)
Boone Health
Treasurer
Mark Gingrich (2024)
Williams-Keepers, LLC.
Secretary
Brock Cooper (2024)
Veterans United Home Loans
2023 Campaign Chair
Jim Owen
Missouri Employers Mutual
Community Impact Committee Chair
Mitzi Clayton (2025)
University of Missouri
Marketing Committee Chair
Laura Gerding (2026)
Missouri Employers Mutual
Members of the Board
Adam Burger (2025)
Commerce Bank
Stephanie Brown (2025)
City of Columbia
Nikki Carter (2026)
University of Missouri Health Care
Shaashawn Dial (2026)
PPGP
Jennifer Gordon (2026)
Woodhaven
Sharon Horbyk (2026)
Missouri School Boards’ Association
Ming Hsieh (2025)
Owner, Polished
Dr. Noreen Houck (2024)
Stephens College
Cat Meagher (2026)
EquipmentShare
Missy Montgomery (2024)
Columbia College
De’Vion Moore (2024)
Columbia Public Schools
Claire Owen (2026)
Columbia Insurance Group
Macie Peterman (2024)
Shelter Insurance
Chris Rosskopf (2025)
Central Bank of Boone County
David VanDyke (2025)
Shelter Insurance
Bill Watkins (2026)
Community Member
Ex Officio Members
Lisa Driskel-Hawxby (2024)
City of Columbia-REDI
Steve Hollis (2024)
City of Columbia
Jeff Lashley (2024)
MACC
Matt McCormick (2024)
Chamber of Commerce
Joann Nelson (2024)
Boone County
Billy Polansky (2024)
Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture
