About Us
Our Team
Adam Crumbliss
Lorraine Gustavis
Give 5 and Volunteer Coordinator
Amy Harvey
Chief Financial Officer
David Holtgraewe
Chief Operations Officer
Talia Jackson
President/CEO
Krista Myer
Community Impact Specialist
Aayushi Patel
Administrative & Finance Assistant
Pasha Pukhovski
Campaign Coordinator
Courtney Simmons
Executive Committee
Past Chair
David Clithero (2026)
Hawthorn Bank
Chair
Mitzi Clayton (2025)
University of Missouri
Vice Chair
Nikki Carter (2026)
University of Missouri Health Care
Treasurer
Mark Gingrich (2027)
Williams-Keepers, LLC.
Secretary
Laura Gerding (2026)
Missouri Employers Mutual
2024 Campaign Co-Chairs
Lauren & Rhett Brengarth
University of Missouri & Commmerce Bank
Community Impact Committee Chair
Dr. Noreen Houck (2027)
Stephens College
Marketing Committee Chair
Laura Gerding (2026)
Missouri Employers Mutual
Members of the Board
Kerrie Bloss (2027)
Community Member
Adam Burger (2025)
Commerce Bank
Lacey Burrell (2027)
Veterans United Foundation
Stephanie Brown (2025)
City of Columbia
Nikki Carter (2026)
University of Missouri Health Care
Jennifer Gordon (2026)
Woodhaven
Leigh Anne Haun (2027)
MO Disabilities Council
Sharon Horbyk (2026)
Missouri School Boards’ Association
Ming Hsieh (2025)
Owner, Polished
Talia Jackson (2027)
Community Member
Shannon Kuczynski (2027)
Boone Health
Cat Meagher (2026)
Community Member
Missy Montgomery (2027)
Columbia College
Dr. Eryca Neville (2027)
Columbia Public Schools
Claire Owen (2026)
Columbia Insurance Group
Macie Peterman (2027)
Shelter Insurance
Brad Roling (2027)
Mid America Bank
Chris Rosskopf (2025)
Central Bank of Boone County
David VanDyke (2025)
Shelter Insurance
Bill Watkins (2026)
Community Member
Ex Officio Members
Matt McCormick (2024)
Chamber of Commerce
Joann Nelson (2024)
Boone County
Billy Polansky (2024)
Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture
