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

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Dr. Jesi Cygan

– Secretary

LSR-7 School District

Michelle Dawson

-Treasurer 

LSR-7 Board of Education

Board Members

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Ryan Gibson

– Former President

Community Volunteer

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Erica Miller

Community Member

Major Nicole Walters

Lee’s Summit Police Department

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Kim Fritchie

-Former President

Community Volunteer

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Lesley McKeone

– CPA, Former Treasurer

Spilker McKeone & Nelson PC

Nikki Beard

Community Member

Nyauna Cravens

City Councilmember

Donnie Funk

Community Volunteer

Belva Giesing

Community Volunteer

Cheryl Kempley

Community Volunteer

Dom Bennett

Missouri Central Credit Union

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Mindy Aulenbach

Community Volunteer

Regina Garrett

Community Member

Melika T. Harris

Community Member

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Rodrick Sparks

Community Member

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Sergeant Jennifer Nuss

MCC Community College – Longview