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

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