2025 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
Richard Winston
Executive V.P., General Counsel
Fike Corporation

Mike Adams
Chief Digital & Tecnology Officer
Black and Veatch

Nathan Benjamin
Director of Strategic Growth
Burns & McDonnell

Terrell Brown
Founder, Hillside Connection
Philanthropic Advisor, GKCCF

Lesley L. Elwell
Board Vice Chair
CHRO and Chief Diversity Officer
Evergy, Inc.

Chris Goode
President
Ruby Jean's Juicery

Kathryn Harvel
Retired

Smith Holland
Partner
CEO Coaching International

Debbie Housh
Board Secretary
Director of Bank Operations
Commerce Bank

Dr. Bridgette L. Jones
Physician, Department of Pediatrics
Children's Mercy Hospital

Jolie Justus
General Counsel
University Health

Eric Keller
Global Capital & Oilseed Processing Strategy Lead
Cargill