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