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, and furthering its mission in the community.
2026 Board of Directors
Joshua Cervantes, MRC Board Chair
Jackson Lewis P.C.
Luis Ortiz, Chair Elect
KC Police Department
Felecia Hogan, Vice Chair
Commerce Bancshares, Inc.
Marisa Martinez, Secretary
Community Volunteer
Megan Pence, Vice Chair
Hallmark
Phil Dougherty, Treasurer
Slaggie Architects
Selina Zapata Bur
City of Kansas City, MO
Angelica DeSimio
UMB Bank
Maria Lopez
Evergy
Mamie Lust
Community Volunteer
Dr. Tiffany Hunter
Metropolitan Community College
Joe Ortega
KC Fire Department
Jenni Prado
Verimore Bank
Tony Van Trece
Oppenheimer Law
Mark McHenry
Olsson Engineering
Jorge Soberon – Hernandez
Arvest Bank
Cristal Ugarte
Security Bank
Oscar Orozco-Aguilar
A Warm Embrace
Lesley Reyes
Cafe Ollama