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board members
Dr. Kendall Brune (Chairman of the Board)
Twenty-five plus years of experience in senior executive capacities in the operation, development, and finance of senior housing facilities, including independent, assisted, memory care, skilled and sub-acute care environments.
Dr. Linda Warner (Director of Cultural Advancemen)
Dr. Linda Sue Warner has 30+ years of experience in education policy and leadership, advising federal agencies and organizations nationwide on administration, accreditation, and program evaluation.
Dr. Ryan Rogers (President/CEO)
From his early days in elementary school, Ryan knew he wanted to do something that not everyone was willing or able to do; and that was to join the military. Ryan Joined the United States Army directly out of high school;
Cindy Breth
Founder of Martin – O’Neill Group has enjoyed over twenty-five years of success in the professional recruiting industry. Over 20 years with the world’s largest specialized staffing agency, and then successfully forming her own brand.
Mark Fontana
Mark Fontana currently serves as Executive Director for The Sheridan at Laumeier Park; a new Assisted Living Community under construction scheduled to open early 2017. With over 22 years in the long term care industry, Mark brings a wide variety of experience, education, knowledge, and a deep respect and love for Veterans,
Ed Spevak, Ph.D. (Curator of Invertebrates, Saint Louis Zoo)
Dr. Ed Spevak, Curator of Invertebrates at the Saint Louis Zoo, has spent 46 years in wildlife conservation. He leads pollinator programs with Native communities and co-leads the AZA SAFE North American Bison initiative.
Stephen M Pulley
Develop business plans or strategies in order to define options, track progress, streamline resources or manage the training of others. Communicate objectives or structures to staff in order to clarify proper alignment and scope or purpose around a project.
Erich Bourgault
A member of the Nakoda First Nations, and a Veteran with strong political background having staffed for Vance Hartke of Indiana. I have utilized these experiences to develop the economic framework for Native Communities in Tribal 8a corporations., creating jobs and economic opportunities for disadvantaged communities.
Robert Gibson
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Michael Burgess
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