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:

 
 
Chair
Jason Spacek
Executive Vice President
Barkley Health Innovations
 
Vice-Chair
Jill Whitmore
Vide President, Global Operations
Oracle Health
 

Treasurer
Brandon Thompson
Vice President, GM of Cobalt Health Solutions
KC Blue
 
Secretary
Sheri Johnson
Chief Marketing Officer
McCown Gordon Construction
 
......
 
 
Awais Sufi
Managing Director
Yield Creative
 
Brian Edwards
Vice President, Membership
American Academy Of Family Physicians
 
Charlene Wilson
Vice President, People & Culture
H&R Block
 
Heather Clark
Vice President
Luxsci
 
Chris Hernandez
Executive Vice President, Corporate Administration
ECCO Select
 
Janet Mark
Assistant General Counsel
The University Of Kansas Health System
 
Katie Ervin
Chief Executive Officer
Catalyst Development
 
Rudy Herrmann
 
Shawn Richardson
Vice President, Human Resources
Custom Truck One Source
 
Steve Hamilton 
 

 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

Shandi's Story

Shandi's Story

Read Stories of Our Mission in Action
Sign Up for GoodNews