Lee’s Summit CARES
Board of Directors
Passionate about Serving Youth
Collaborative
Committed to Prevention
The Lee’s Summit CARES Board of Directors consists of community leaders who invest their time, talent, and a special brand of leadership. They make others better as a result of their presence and make sure that the impact lasts into the future.
2025 Board of Directors
Officers
Rick Viar
-Board President
Community Member
LeAnn Keck
-Vice President
Trauma Smart Program Director
Crittenton Children’s Center
Dr. Jesi Cygan
– Secretary
LSR-7 School District
Michelle Dawson
-Treasurer
LSR-7 Board of Education
Board Members
Ryan Gibson
– Former President
Community Volunteer
Lesley McKeone
– CPA, Former Treasurer
Spilker McKeone & Nelson PC
Major Nicole Walters
Lee’s Summit Police Department
Kim Fritchie
-Former President
Community Volunteer
Erica Miller
Community Member
Nikki Beard
Community Member
Ed Cullumber
Community Volunteer
Donnie Funk
Lee’s Summit City Council
Belva Giesing
Community Volunteer
Cheryl Kempley
Community Volunteer
Dom Bennett
Missouri Central Credit Union
Mindy Aulenbach
Community Volunteer
Regina Garrett
LSR-7 School Board Rep
Melika T. Harris
Community Member
Rodrick Sparks
Community Volunteer
Sergeant Jennifer Nuss
MCC Community College – Longview