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LEADERSHIP AT WOODHAVEN
Board of Directors
OFFICERS
Stephen Parshall
Board President
Dr. Rebecca Llorens
Board Vice President
Dr. Rebecca Llorens is a physician and the Ambulatory EMR Director at Boone Health in Columbia, Missouri, with over 26 years of clinical experience. A founding partner of Boone Internal Medicine Associates, she is a passionate advocate for adults with disabilities, co-founded Encircle Technologies, and has served as a community volunteer and board member for several organizations.
Leslie LeSiuer
Secretary
Leslie LeSieur is the Senior Director of the Center for Ministry and Lay Training at Phillips Theological Seminary, where she leads educational and leadership development programs for clergy and laypersons. With a background in nonprofit management and public administration, she specializes in curriculum development and strategic partnerships in theological education.
Lyle Johnson
Treasurer
Lyle Johnson is the Central Missouri market executive and Senior Vice President at Commerce Trust, overseeing investment management, financial planning, and private banking operations. He holds an MBA from William Woods University and serves on the boards of the Women’s and Children’s Hospital and Woodhaven.
Tina Workman
Past President
Dr. Thomas Dresser
Dr. Dresser has a distinguished career in healthcare and community service, and is a lifelong advocate for adults with disabilities, inspired by his role as guardian for his daughter Alison. He is an avid marathon runner and cyclist, church leader, and is currently writing a book reimagining biblical parables for modern audiences.
Lea Ann Lowrey
Dr. Lea Ann Lowery is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of Missouri, recognized for her excellence in teaching and leadership in autism and neurodevelopmental disabilities. With over two decades of academic and clinical experience, she is a prolific researcher, program leader, and advocate for adaptive and inclusive community initiatives.
Amanda Miller
Amanda Miller is an attorney and owner of Meridian Law LLC in Columbia, Missouri, specializing in civil litigation defense including medical malpractice, employment law, and business disputes. She earned her Juris Doctor cum laude from the University of Missouri-Columbia, has been recognized with multiple academic honors, and previously served as a partner at Smith Lewis, LLP.
Shannon Stanek
Stanek is an experienced school counselor and social worker, having served as high school counselor and department chair at Moberly High School and middle school counselor in Jackson, Missouri. She has a track record of supporting student academic and emotional growth, developing assistance teams, and collaborating with community agencies for student success.
Marty Stedem
Marty Stedem is the owner of Midway Power Parts LLC in Columbia, Missouri, a company serving customers nationwide with agricultural and lawn equipment parts. A long-time supporter of Woodhaven Learning Center, Marty is also active in community service, volunteering with Catholic Charities and helping Afghan refugee families integrate into the Columbia area.
Tara Arnett
Tara E. Arnett is an appraisal trainee with Associated Property Analysts, working toward certification in residential property appraisal. She previously served as an appraisal analyst and credit analyst at Central Bank of Boone County, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance & Banking and Real Estate from the University of Missouri.
Brian Dial
Brian Dial is Vice President of Commercial Banking at Central Bank of Boone County, where he leads a team of lenders and manages commercial loan portfolios. He holds a BSBA in finance and banking from the University of Missouri-Columbia and serves as treasurer for both the Home Builder’s Association of Columbia and Meals on Wheels of Columbia.
Leadership Team
JOY SWEENEY
Chief Executive Officer
GREG BELL
Chief Operating Officer
STEVE BRUCE
Chief Financial Officer
DEANNA ALONSO
Chief Development Officer
JENNIFER GORDON
Chief Mission Officer
SANTOSH BARTAULA
Comptroller
JAMIE PITZEN
Director of Residential & Community Services
KALYNN RAMSEY
Director of Community Employment Services/EnCircle Technologies
JEFF KITCH
Director of Health Services & Quality Assurance
TINA RICKARD
Human Resource Director
ANDREA ANDERSON
Director of Clinical Behavioral Support Services
Michelle Bell
Director of Community Connections
Melanie Heseman
Director of Training
