Board of Directors

Mattie Rhodes Center’s Board of Directors is a dedicated and diverse group of professionals selected for their expertise in specific areas to assist the agency in achieving its strategic goals. 

Sheri Gormley, Chair 

University of Missouri-Kansas City


Patrick Meraz, Vice Chair 
NAI Capital Realty


Erika Ramirez, Vice Chair 
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

Marissa Gencarelli, Secretary 
Cerner Corporation


Andrea Gomez, Treasurer 
Hallmark Cards Inc.


Joe Medina, Chair Elect 
Kansas City Power & Light 


Jose Benedetto 
US Bank


McClain Bryant 
Husch Blackwell 


Sara Buck 
Barkley 


Jan Buerge 
World's Window 


Marshaun Butler
Children's Mercy South


Larry Close
Burns & McDonnell 


Clinton B. Fields Jr.
Truman Medical Center Lakewood

Katie Greer

Indian Mound Neighborhood Association 


Shannon Jaax
Kansas City Missouri School District


Begonya Klumb
UMB Financial Corp.


Sam McGriff
John Deere


Steve Turley
Turley Design 


Vicki Wagoner
PricewaterhouseCoopers


Steve Wright
Sprint


Christine Yannitelli 
Metropolitan Community Colleges