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Staff & Board

Meet Our Team

Our team is ready to assist you. With a collective 130 years of association and human services experience, we proudly provide gold standard advocacy, education, and business solutions. Reach out to us today!

Rachel Monger

Rachel Monger

JD, LACHA, PRESIDENT/CEO

785.670.8046
[email protected]

Kylee Childs

Kylee Childs

LMSW, VP OF POLICY & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

785.670.8051
[email protected]

Tina Andres

Tina Andres

DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS

785.670.8045
[email protected]

Nichole Shings

Nicole Schings

DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

785.670.8048
[email protected]

Livvy Garrish

Livvy Gerrish

PHD, MSW, DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION

785.670.8047
[email protected]

Emily Bodenhamer

Emily Bodenhamer

ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR

785.670.8044
[email protected]

Ann Castro

Ann Castro

GROUP PURCHASING ADVISOR FOR KANSAS

[email protected]

LeadingAge Kansas Board of Directors

April 2026 - April 2027

The association is governed by a Board of Directors elected from its members with representation across care settings and geographical locations around the state.

Officers

Kris Erickson, Chair
Bethany Village, Lindsborg

Cheyenne Strunk, Immediate Past Chair
GraceTeam Services, Manhattan

Michael Griffin, Chair-Elect
Larksfield Place, Wichita

Pam Hermon, Treasurer
Lakeview Village, Lenexa

Brian Haase, Secretary
Aberdeen Village, Olathe

Class of 2027

Andy Sutter, 2nd Term
Village Manor, Abilene

Courtney Bailey, 1st Term
Good Samaritan Society, Ellsworth

Gretchen Sapp, 1st Term
Paramount Community Living, Newton

Pam Hermon, 1st Term
Lakeview Village, Lenexa

Brian Haase, 1st Term
Aberdeen Village, Olathe

Class of 2028

Michael Griffin, 2nd Term
Larksfield Place, Wichita

Kris Erickson, 2nd Term
Bethany Village, Lindsborg

Annette Redhair, 1st Term
Ascension Living

Class of 2029

Tonya Keim, 1st Term
Bluestem Communities, Central Kansas

Michelle Neufeld, 1st Term
Pleasant View Home, Inman 

Chris Osborn, 1st Term
Evergreen Community, Olathe

Crystal Packard, 1st Term
Parsons Presbyterian Manor, Parsons

Finance & Investment Committee

Michael Griffin, 2nd Term
Larksfield Place, Wichita

Kris Erickson, 2nd Term
Bethany Village, Lindsborg

Pam Hermon, 1st Term
Lakeview Village, Lenexa