Mike Brose served as Chief Executive Officer for Mental Health Association Oklahoma for 27 years. He grew the organization from a nonprofit with an annual operating budget of $350,000 to $19 million. He oversaw all aspects of the organization, including vetting and hiring staff, overseeing budget and finance operations, program development and implementation. He began…

Frank Ellis served as Founder, Chairman and CEO of Swope Health Services. Originally named Model Cities Health Corporation, Swope Health Services opened in 1969 in the basement of Metropolitan Baptist Church in Kansas City. He and his dedicated board saw the need to provide primary health services to those who fell through the cracks of…

Kathryn Evans, M.P.A., has more than a decade of experience working with nonprofit organizations. During that time, she has held leadership roles in both management and fundraising and has held several board leadership roles, including serving as President of the board of Reconciliation Services. She has direct experience in health and human service delivery, strategic…

Paul’s unique vision and abilities enable him to recruit top candidates for nonprofits. Paul began his career in 1969 as a clinical therapist at a residential treatment center in Kansas City, following his graduation from the University of Missouri. Paul’s talent and passion for improving the lives of children and their families was recognized when…

Anna Stone began her career as a social worker for the Missouri Division of Family Services. She served in many different capacities through her 31-year career, culminating in her appointment as the Deputy Director for Child Welfare. As a front line supervisor, Anna was involved in extensive community outreach with school districts and day care…