MSBA Staff
Find phone extensions and emails of the dedicated staff that serve the members of MSBA. For general questions or feedback, email info@mosba.org. To contact a staff member, call 800-221-6722 followed by the extension when prompted.
Executive Director
Melissa Randol, Esq.
randol@mosba.org
Ext 340
Melissa Randol is executive director of the Missouri School Boards’ Association. She also serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the MSBA FutureBuilders Foundation. Melissa earned her Bachelor of Science from Missouri State University in Economics and Accounting and her Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She has served MSBA since 1994.
Deputy Executive Director
Brent Ghan
ghan@mosba.org
Ext 376
Brent Ghan serves as Deputy Executive Director of MSBA. His responsibilities include general oversight of personnel and programs with special emphasis on communications, media relations, and issues management. He holds a Master’s Degree in Public Affairs and a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, both from the University of Missouri.
Director, Outreach
Shawn Rhoads
rhoads@mosba.org
Ext 200/401
Shawn Rhoads serves as Director of Outreach for MSBA. His responsibilities focus on member-relations including meeting with local boards of education in their districts. He also provides support for MSBA’s advocacy efforts on the federal level. Shawn is a former state legislator and a former school board member.
Colleen Mahon
mahon@mosba.org
Ext 340
Administrative assistance to MSBA Board of Directors, MSBA FutureBuilders
Locations
MSBA Headquarters
2100 I-70 Drive Southwest
Columbia, MO 65203
toll free: 800-221-6722
Phone: 573-445-9920
Fax: 573-445-9981
Member Relations Center
200 Madison Street Suite 240
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Phone: 573-638-7501
Fax: 573-638-7502
Missouri School Boards’ Association
Phone: 800-221-6722
Email: info@mosba.org
Only applications for current open positions will be accepted. Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume or curriculum vitae. Incomplete packets will not be considered. Application documents should be consolidated into one email and sent electronically.
For questions regarding employment, contact MSBA at 800-221-6722 or email info@mosba.org.
Departments
Todd Smith
smith@mosba.org
Ext 310
Manages fiscal resources, accounts, invoices and general business operations
Mike Reid
reid@mosba.org
Ext 410
Legislative and governmental relations
Beth Stocksick
stocksick@mosba.org
Ext 411
Administrative assistance for advocacy
Mike Grote
Ext 411
Legislative and governmental relations
200 Madison St. Ste. 320
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Call: 573-638 7501
Phyllis Barks
barks@mosba.org
Ext 342
Individual and whole board training, strategic planning and board awards
Janet Tilley
tilley@mosba.org
Ext 379
Individual and whole board training, strategic planning and board awards
Dr. Patty Polster
polster@mosba.org
Ext 315
Individual and whole board training, strategic planning and continuous improvement support
Debby Duermeyer
duermeyer@mosba.org
Ext 329
Assists with training registration, certification credits and award criteria
Scott Summers, Esq.
summers@mosba.org
Ext 417
Legal assistance in school law, policy, personnel and school safety
Cindy Klausner
klausner@mosba.org
Ext 416
Emergency planning assistance and training
Bob Klausmeyer
klausmeyer@mosba.org
Ext 421
Emergency planning assistance and training
MSBA’s Center for Education Safety
200 Madison St. Ste. 240
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Call: 573-638-7501
Brent Ghan
ghan@mosba.org
Ext 376
Media relations, publications, video production and marketing
Eileen Woody
woody@mosba.org
Ext 318
Database management and conference exhibitors
Kelly Francis
francis@mosba.org
Ext 319
Association Marketing, Conference Logistics and Sponsorships
Sharon Horbyk
horbyk@mosba.org
Ext 373
Associate Member Program and Trade Show Manager
Senior Director
Collin Swearingen
swearingen@mosba.org
(573) 673-2013 or (888) 786-0570
School District Administrative Claiming (SDAC) technical support, Direct Services and Transportation Claiming, Hot-line support
Director
Brenda Wright
wright@mosba.org
(660) 651-1534
School District Administrative Claiming (SDAC), Hot-line support, training
Director
Lisa Helm
helm@mosba.org
(573) 795-0510
Direct Services Claiming, Hot-line support, training
Michael Parnell
parnell@mosba.org
Ext 331
Superintendent Search, field service administration and business services
Kelli Hopkins, Esq.
hopkins@mosba.org
Ext 345
Legal assistance in school law, policy and personnel
Susan Goldammer, Esq.
goldammer@mosba.org
Ext 355
Legal assistance in school law, policy and personnel
Scott Summers, Esq.
summers@mosba.org
573-638-7501 Ext 417
Legal assistance in school law, policy, personnel and school safety
Keith Powell, Esq.
powell@mosba.org
Ext 339
Legal assistance in school law, policy, and personnel
Kathleen Atwood
atwood@mosba.org
Ext 346
Coordinates Full Maintenance policy service
Shannon Beckner
beckner@mosba.org
Ext 368
Coordinates policy updates and publications
Kay Marchesi
marchesi@mosba.org
Ext 323
Full Maintenance policy support
Katie Westbrook
westbrook@mosba.org
Ext 383
Full Maintenance policy support
Dr. Timothy Gallimore
gallimore@mosba.org
Ext 330
Full Maintenance policy support
Dr. Tim Pingelton
pingelton@mosba.org
Ext 371
Full Maintenance policy support
Michael Grissom
grissom@mosba.org
Ext 353
IT and phone systems, network, association websites, A/V meeting support, online learning, virtual conferences