Board

The Board provides oversight of our programs and the organization’s financial health. As dedicated volunteers, they are an essential part of our leadership team and our efforts to raise funds and awareness responsibly. We deeply appreciate the time and expertise they generously offer. Their commitment and guidance are invaluable to our mission.

Board Officers

Courtney Vomund

Board Chair, Spire

Dr. Jay Walden

Vice Chair, Retired Mercy Physician

Carrie Carpenter

Vice Chair, Husch Blackwell LLP

Kate Smith

Treasurer/Finance Chair, DGCKids Parent, Maryville University

Brad Schneider

Secretary/Governance Chair, Evernorth

Andrew O’Dell

DGCKids Executive Director

Board Members

  • Kate Jilka Bree, Hawkins Parnell & Young LLP
  • Samantha Chartrand, Edward Jones
  • Heather Chavez, ΔΓ*, Edward Jones
  • Teresa Crossland, Retired from Monsanto
  • Julie Dirnbeck, DGCKids Parent, BJC Home Care
  • Dr. Ritesh Gandhi, Family Medicine Physician
  • Sue Hammann, ΔΓ*, Property Management
  • Kate Keefe, Corporate Attorney
  • Jennifer LaPresta, ΔΓ*, Parkside Financial Bank & Trust
  • David Lucky, Retired from Monsanto
  • Jessica Newstead, ΔΓ*, Citigroup Inc.
  • Jennifer Feldhaus Robinson, Centene Corporation
  • Debbie Rushing, Retired from Finance & Banking
  • Matt Schaller, Moneta Group
  • Amy Slone, DGCKids Parent, Tutor, and Respite Caregiver

*Delta Gamma Alumna