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.
2025 Board of Directors
Joshua Cervantes, MRC Board Chair
Davis Bethune Jones
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
US Department of Transportation
Angelica DeSimio
UMB Bank
Natalie Gonzalez
Community Volunteer
Maria Lopez
Evergy
Mamie Lust
Community Volunteer
Dr. Thomas Meyer
Metropolitan Community College
Joe Ortega
KC Fire Department
Jenni Prado
Verimore Bank
Erika Garcia Reyes
Latinx Education Collaborative
Lesley Reyes
Cafe Ollama
Tony Van Trece
Total Construction