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 responsibly raise funds and awareness. We deeply appreciate the time and expertise they generously offer. Their commitment and guidance are invaluable to our mission.

Board Officers

Courtney Vomund, Spire

Board Chair

Dr. Jay Walden, Retired Mercy Physician

Vice Chair

Carrie Carpenter, Husch Blackwell LLP

Vice Chair

David Lucky, Retired Monsanto

Treasurer/Finance Chair

Brad Schneider, Evernorth

Secretary/Governance Chair

Andrew O’Dell

DGCKids Executive Director

Board Members

Kate Jilka Bree, Hawkins Parnell & Young LLP

Heather Chavez, ΔΓ*, Edward Jones

Teresa Crossland, Retired Monsanto

Julie Dirnbeck, DGC Parent, BJC Home Care

Dr. Ritesh Gandhi, SSM Health Physician

Sue Hammann, ΔΓ*, Property Manager

Rosanne Horan, ΔΓ*, Compass Law Group, LLC

Kate Keefe, Corporate Attorney

Jennifer LaPresta, ΔΓ*, Parkside Financial Bank & Trust

Jessica Newstead, ΔΓ*, Citigroup Inc.

Jennifer Feldhaus Robinson, Centene Corporation

Matt Schaller, Moneta Group

Amy Slone, DGC Parent, Tutor and Respite Caregiver

Kate Smith, DGC Parent, Maryville University

*Delta Gamma Alumna