OUR CHARTERS & MEMBERSHIP
When you join the National Rehabilitation Association a benefit of membership includes state and regional privileges. Membership provides networking opportunities with other professionals in the field of vocational rehabilitation. Membership also provides connections with local and state service providers and linkages to updates and training opportunities within the field.
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View the video to learn about the national, state, and local benefits of becoming a member of the Missouri Rehabilitation Association1
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: Michael Kiener, Maryville University
PRESIDENT-ELECT: Lesa Barber, Vocational Rehabilitation
PAST PRESIDENT: Erica King, Vocational Rehabilitation
SECRETARY: Lauren Daughtery, Diversity Placement Services
TREASURER: Therese Johnston, Vocational Rehabilitation
BOARD MEMBER: CONSUMER MARKETING: Elizabeth Perkins, Vocational Rehabilitation
BOARD MEMBER: MEMBERSHIP: Katrina Huckabay, Diversity Placement Services
BOARD MEMBER: AWARDS/PUBLIC RELATIONS: Kimberly Gee, University of Missouri
BOARD MEMBER: LEGISLATIVE: – OPEN
Local Chapter Presidents
Dan Mayes,Preferred Family Healthcare (Kansas City Chapter)
Casey Anderson, Vocational Rehabilitation (Eastern Chapter)
Carol Rothove, 1st Choice Employment (Heart of Missouri Chapter)
William Dooley, Vocational Rehabilitation (Southwest Chapter)
LOCAL CHAPTERS
Kansas City
Executive Board:
PRESIDENT: Dan Mayes, Preferred Family Healthcare
PRESIDENT ELECT: Kareena Chloe, Vocational Rehabilitation
PAST PRESIDENT: Grace Jordan, Vocational
SECRETARY: Jason Lisenbee, Vocational Rehabilitation
TREASURER: Lauren Daugherty, Diversity Placement Services
Board Members:
PUBLIC RELATIONS: Diana Eakright, Community Services League
LEGISLATIVE: Jeff Stephens, Tri-County Mental Health
MEMBERSHIP: Darla Cole, Preferred Family Healthcare
NETWORKING- MARKETING: Wendy Moore, Jackson County Health Department
MAXPRINCE FUND: Patsy Seele, Diversity Placement Services
Eastern Missouri
Board Members:
NETWORKING: Nathan Bauer, Rockwood School District
CONSUMER MARKETING: Dr. Michael Kiener, Maryville University
EDUCATION: Open
BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE: Michelle Willenbrock, Vocational Rehabilitation
BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE: Rebecca Jose, Vocational Rehabilitation
BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE: Liz Ewert, Veterans Amdinistration
BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE: Zachary Hanson
BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE: Tom Hutson, St. Louis ARC
BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE: Kim Chaplin, Vocational Rehabilitation
BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE: Kelsey Schumacher, England & Company Rehabilitation Services
BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE: Cindy Jung, Provident Behavioral Health
BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE: Kate Treat, MERS Goodwill
BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE: Tyler Rottman, Student
BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE: Ashley Lane, Vocational Rehabilitation
BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE: Lesa Barber, Vocational Rehabilitation
Executive Board:
PRESIDENT: Casey Anderson, Vocational Rehabilitation
PRESIDENT ELECT: Matt Jannings, Skills Center
PAST PRESIDENT: Kathleen McCoy, Vocational Rehabilitation
SECRETARY: Marisa Hiatt, Mercy
TREASURER: Kim Gee, University of Missouri
Heart of Missouri
Executive Board:
PRESIDENT: Carol Rothove, 1st Choice Employment
PAST PRESIDENT: Luke Daily, Vocational Rehabilitation
PRESIDENT ELECT: Tanita Jeffries, 1st Choice Employment Agency
TREASURER: Tania Cook, Job Point
SECRETARY: Starla Starke, Vocational Rehabilitation
SOCIAL CHAIR: Sandra Crowder, Vocational Rehabilitation
Executive Board:
PRESIDENT: William Dooley, Vocational Rehabilitation
PAST PRESIDENT: Jill Roetto, Vocational Rehabilitation
PRESIDENT ELECT: Nicole Reynolds, MERS Goodwill
TREASURER: Erica King, Vocational Rehabilitation
SECRETARY: Emily Smasal, Developmental Center of the Ozarks
Southwest Missouri
Board Members:
MEMBERSHIP CHAIR: OPEN
BOARD MEMBER - LEGISLATIVE: Kyle Reed, Vocational Rehabilitation
MARKETING- NETWORKING: Rachel Morgan, Preferred Family Health
MEMBER AT LARGE: Heather Deluce, Vocational Rehabilitation
MEMBER AT LARGE: Chris Davison, Preferred Family Health