Board of Directors
Providing experience, knowledge, and oversight
At First Chance for Children, our Board provides experience, knowledge, and oversight while securing resources and partnerships. Members are leaders in each of their fields and are highly engaged in our mission and advocate for our vision. We strive for our Board leadership to represent the unique diversity of the clients we serve.
Officers
Abby Owen
President
Term:
2020 - 2023
Abby is a stay at home parent with previous experience practicing law
Mike Mouser
Treasurer Term: 2022 - 2024
Mike is the Managing Director for the Columbia District of Northwestern Mutual
Shelley Robinson
Vice President Term: 2021 - 2024
Shelley is the Senior Marketing Strategist for Missouri Employers Mutual
Fran Patrick
Secretary Term: 2022 - 2024
Fran is the Communications & Development Officer for the Masonic Home Of Missouri
Directors
Kara Amann-Kale
Term: 2021 - 2024
Kara is the Director of Hospital Preparedness Programs at The Missouri Hospital Association
Paige Noble
Term: 2021 - 2023
Paige is a Diversity and Inclusion Program Specialist at Veterans United Home Loans.
Will Green
Term: 2020 - 2023
Will is a retired Columbia Police Officer
Tyler Peasel
Term: 2022 - 2025
Tyler is the Vice President of Commercial Lending at First State Community Bank.
Jennifer Martin
Term: 2022 - 2025
Jennifer is the Customer Support Manager with EquipmentShare
Jeremiah Hunter
Term: 2022 - 2025
Jeremiah is the Assistant Police Chief Investigation Operations Support
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We are seeking community members who are passionate about a brighter future for our next generation.
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Read about our programs and how they make a difference for mid-Missouri families.