Mission Donate Locations ThriftLOVE Rewards Careers Volunteer About Selecteer een taal▼ Board of Directors Home - About - Board of Directors Our Board of Directors support and act as ambassadors for Goodwill’s mission of empowering people with disadvantages and different abilities to earn and keep employment through individualized programs and services. It’s through their blend of expertise and diversity that the Board of Directors makes an important contribution in guiding our non-profit to help people in need reach their full potential through the Power of Work. Board of Director Members: President/CEO Edward J Lada Jr. Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas ...... Chair Jameson T. Auten Deputy CEO and COO Kansas City Area Transportation Authority Vice Chair Beth Ward Sr. Vice President - Supply Chain & Corporate Officer Hallmark Cards, Inc Treasurer Andrew Place Director, Financial Planning & Analysis GEHA Secretary Steven (Steve) Hamilton Retired Attorney ...... Christian Scharosch Managing Director 1248 Holdings & Montage Investments Jason Spacek Vice President, Corporate Initiatives Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City Awais Sufi President and CEO SchoolSmartKC Kelly Schemenauer Vice President, Legal AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. Mike Collins Chief Financial Officer Foley Industries Kolette Schneider Retired Human Resources Professional DST Systems Ghadeer Garcia Executive Director The BrandLab Sandra Garcia Chief Legal Officer Metropolitan Community College Carlanda McKinney Director of Social Enterprise Development CHWC, INC. Carolyn Vertovec Regional Vice President Fisher Investments ﻿Sheri Johnson Senior Vice President, Marketing McCownGordon Construction In Memoriam: Bob Barton, appointed to our Goodwill of Western MO & Eastern KS Board of Directors in 1970, remained on the board until his passing in April 2018. Bob, recruited by a long time board member, felt that the mission of Goodwill was something he wanted to be a part of during his life. Bob served as Board Chair, Treasurer, Chair Finance Committee, Long Range Planning Committee, CEO Selection Committee and Executive Committee. We are so grateful for his dedication to Goodwill to empower people with disadvantages and different abilities to earn and keep employment. Chris Winger, appointed to our Goodwill of Western MO & Eastern KS Board of Directors in 1992, remained on the board until his passing in October 2017. Chris followed in the footsteps of his father, grandfather and great-grandfather, who were all appointed to our Board of Directors before him. Chris served as Board Treasurer for four separate terms, as well as Chair of both the Finance and Audit Committees during his tenure. We are so thankful for his dedication to Goodwill to empower people with disadvantages and different abilities to earn and keep employment. "Long family history with and serving Goodwill. For whom much is given, much is expected." - Chris Winger ____________________________ Bob Smart, appointed to our Goodwill of Western MO & Eastern KS Board of Directors in 1958, remained on the board until his passing in March of 2016. During his 58 years of service, Bob held several positions on our Goodwill board including Treasurer, Vice Chair, and Chairman of the Board. He also served many years on our Trust Fund, Nominating and Executive Committees. We hold him in high esteem, and are eternally grateful to his firm dedication to the power of work, that by empowering people with disadvantages and different abilities to earn and keep employment we strengthen the foundation of personal and community stability. Find a Location Donate Shop Empower ZIP or City, ST Kim's Story: The Next Chapter Read Stories of Our Mission in Action Sign Up for GoodNews Email Address First Name Last Name Mission Donate Locations ThriftLOVE Rewards Careers Volunteer About Sustainability Newsroom Events Report Fraud Accessibility Report Contact Us Search Goodwill is a 501(c) (3) non-profit agency. EIN 43-1125281. Copyright © 2021 Goodwill of Western MO & Eastern KS | 800 E. 18th Street, Kansas City, MO 64108 (816) 842-7425 Non Profit Web Design by New Media Campaigns