OUR CHARTERS & MEMBERSHIP
Membership provides networking opportunities, connections with local and state service providers, industry updates, and training opportunities within the field.
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MISSOURI REHABILITATION ASSOCIATION BOARD & REGIONAL CHAPTERS
There are many ways to get involved with MRA. Many individuals get involved on a state level and run for election as a state board members. Each year the MRA hosts a three-day training conference. At a regional level, many individuals run for election on local MRA board. MRA has regional chapters in Kansas City, Eastern Chapter (St. Louis), Heart of Missouri (Columbia), and Southwest Missouri (Springfield). Local chapters host networking events, trainings, fundraising opportunities, and banquets.
Missouri Rehabilitation Association
MRA State Board of Directors
PRESIDENT: Carol Rothove, 1st Choice Employment Agency
PRESIDENT-ELECT: Suzi Stefaniak, Missouri Vocational Enterprises
PAST PRESIDENT: William Dooley, Vocational Rehabilitation
SECRETARY: Laura Jordan, Vocational Rehabilitation
TREASURER: Michael Kiener, Maryville University
BOARD MEMBER: CONSUMER MARKETING: Elizabeth Perkins, Vocational Rehabilitation
BOARD MEMBER: MEMBERSHIP: Erica King, Vocational Rehabilitation
BOARD MEMBER: AWARDS/PUBLIC RELATIONS: Kimberly Pudlowski, University of Missouri
BOARD MEMBER: LEGISLATIVE: Cim Holker, MersGoodwill
AT-LARGE MEMBER: Cathy Kocian, Vocational Rehabilitation
AT-LARGE MEMBER: Mindy Leonard, Vocational Rehabilitation
AT-LARGE MEMBER: Jordyn Schnieders, 1st Choice Employment Agency
Local Chapter Presidents
Helen Bishop-Randle, Department Social Services (Kansas City Chapter)
Michael Kiener, Maryville University (Eastern Chapter)
Carol Rothove, 1st Choice Employment (Heart of Missouri Chapter)
Tracy Glenn, MERS Goodwill (Southwest Chapter)
Local Chapters
Kansas City
Executive Board:
PRESIDENT: Helen Bishop-Randle, Department Social Services
PRESIDENT ELECT: Marissa Marchitelli, Job One-Kansas City
PAST PRESIDENT: Kareena Cloe, Department Mental Health
SECRETARY: Monica Roe, Job One-Kansas City
TREASURER: Jeff Stephens, Beacon Mental Health
Board Members:
PUBLIC RELATIONS: Diana Eakright, Community Services League
LEGISLATIVE: Dan Mayes, Firefly Services
MEMBERSHIP: Grace Jordan, Missouri VR
NETWORKING- MARKETING: Wendy Moore, Firefly Services
MAX PRINCE FUND: Karen Dean, Missouri VR
Eastern Missouri
Executive Board:
PRESIDENT: Michael Kiener, Maryville University
PRESIDENT ELECT: Open
PAST PRESIDENT: Open
SECRETARY: Marisa Hiatt, Mercy
TREASURER: Kim Pudlowski, University of Missouri
Board Members:
NETWORKING: Nathan Bauer, Rockwood School District
CONSUMER MARKETING: Dr. Michael Kiener, Maryville University
EDUCATION: Open
BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE:
BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE: Tom Hutson, St. Louis ARC
Heart of Missouri
Executive Board:
PRESIDENT: Carol Rothove, 1st Choice Employment Agency
PAST PRESIDENT: Luke Daily, Vocational Rehabilitation
PRESIDENT ELECT: Open
TREASURER: Tania Cook, Job Point
SECRETARY: Starla Starke, Vocational Rehabilitation
SOCIAL CHAIR: Fontella Jackman-Jones
MEMBERSHIP CHAIR: Fontella Jackman-Jones
Southwest Missouri
Executive Board:
PRESIDENT: Tracy Glenn, MERS Goodwill
PAST PRESIDENT: Laura Jordan, Vocational Rehabilitation
PRESIDENT ELECT: Molly Portenier, The Arc of the Ozarks
TREASURER: Erica King, Vocational Rehabilitation
SECRETARY: Nathan Webb, Vocational Rehabilitation
Board Members:
MEMBERSHIP CHAIR: Alisha Goin, Firefly Employment Services
BOARD MEMBER LEGISLATIVE: Laura Jordan, Vocational Rehabilitation
MARKETING- NETWORKING: Cim Holker-MERS Goodwill
MEMBER AT LARGE: Heather Deluce, Vocational Rehabilitation
MEMBER AT LARGE: Emily Smasal, Arc of the Ozarks
MEMBER AT LARGE: Kyle Reed, Vocational Rehabilitation
MEMBER AT LARGE: Natalie Champagne, The Arc of the Ozarks
MEMBER AT LARGE: William Dooley-Vocational Rehabilitation
MEMBER AT LARGE: Paulina Gravelin-MERS Goodwill