2023 Board of Directors
Purpose: Oversee and govern the activities of Operation Breakthrough, with a focus on management oversight, financial stewardship, strategic direction, regulatory and government affairs, and staying focused on the overall purpose of the organization. All are independent voting members.
Board Chair
Beth Soukup
Chief Financial Officer
JE Dunn Construction
David Ayres
Associate General Council - IP
Garmin International, Inc.
Jamey Bertram
Vice President
Burns & McDonnell
Dr. Laura Fitzmaurice
Vice President, Chief Health Informatics Officer
Children's Mercy Hospital
Chris Goode
President
Ruby Jean's Juicery
Spencer Hardwick
Chief of Staff
Teach for America
Kathryn Harvel
Executive Director, Foundation
CommunityAmerica Credit Union
Wendy Hill
Chief People Officer
Netsmart
Smith Holland
President, Hallmark Global
Hallmark
Jolie Justus
General Counsel
University Health
Sherri Lathrop
Director of Accounting
Kansas City Chiefs
Emmett W. Thompson II
Agent
State Farm
Tray Vedock
Managing Director
Gravel Ventures
Richard Winston
Executive V.P., General Counsel
Fike Corporation
