Executive Director
Boys & Girls Club Of West Plains
West Plains
On May 28th, 2013 the Boys and Girls Club of the Greater West Plains Area (BGCWP) opened the doors for the youth of West Plains. This day marked the end to a long standing period of an under served youth population. With after school care cost on the rise and disbandment of the local school districts after school program, the clubs timing proved to be a saving grace for not only the youth of West Plains, but the families that the club serves. By providing transportation from the school to the club and keeping membership costs low, parents can feel at ease that their child is gaining lifelong skills without the worry of transportation/ time and costs.Under my leadership BGCWP relocated the main campus to serve more youth, opened three additional satellite clubs and leveraged our local school system to provide all necessary space, as well as student transportation, at no cost to the club. In addition, we organized two successful fundraising campaigns, acquired three state grants, one federal contract and many local grants. Our efforts increased our operating budget from $150,000 to over $550,000. These same efforts grew membership to over 550 in 16 months time. In late 2014, our team lead the board to locate a proper location for a future state of the art Boys and Girls Club Facility. My dedication to go the extra mile no matter how far the journey or the road blocks has led to my personal successes, and the courage to execute strategy lead BGCWP in the direction of success. My experiences and the specific training to successfully open the doors of an organization lead me to the next chapter in my life, serving as the first Chief Executive Officer for the Boys and Girls Club of the Muskegon Lakeshore (BGCML).