Board Looks Forward to 2011-2012 Session

Tri-County Mental Health Services has several changes to its volunteer Board of Directors.

Newly elected officers are Chair Jim Schmidt, Ray County; Vice Chair John Miller, Clay County; Treasurer Brian Rice, Clay County; Secretary Rosemary Graves, Platte County; Executive Committee Member at Large, Jeannie Pyland, Clay County; and Immediate Past Chair Terry Edwards, Platte County.

Other members for 2011-2012 are Dr. Mike Crim, Clay County; Allen Dillingham, Clay County; Doug Ervin, Clay County; Mike O'Neal, Platte County; Sara Seidel, Ray County; Jo Stueve, Platte County; Deanne Townsend, Ray County; Malcolm T. Wilson, Clay County; Tracy Zahnd, Platte County; and Jan Zimmerman, Clay County.

Included on the board are several new members who attended their first board meeting in July. Dr. Michael Crim is a primary care physician who also provides medical advice and counsel at Saint Luke’s Smithville Hospital on the psychiatric unit. Doug Ervin is former state legislator and an executive at Cerner Corporation. Jo Stueve is co-chief operating officer for Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics. Tracy Zahnd is a Platte County Community leader.

Tri-County is also recognizing four members who are retiring from the board following their reaching their term limit. Loyd Gentry has served eight years of service, including two years because he started with the agency with an unfilled two-year vacancy. Loyd served as Treasurer of the Executive Committee. Sally Nance, CEO of the Excelsior Springs Hospital, was a great asset to the agency with her executive perspective and keen insight knowledge of the State Legislative process. Phil Willoughby is a former State Legislator who helped guide Tri-County behind the scenes in both public policy initiatives and legal advice and counsel. Terry Edwards, Public Administrator for Platte County, is stepping down as Board Chair after having served as Vice Chair for two terms.

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