These individuals represent the neighborhoods and organizations surrounding the University of Missouri-Kansas City Volker campus.

Neighborhood Representatives

• Jan Bentley, 49/63 Neighborhood Coalition | Term Ending 12/31/23
• Pat Gallagher, Rockhill Crest  Neighborhood | Term Ending 12/31/23
• Douglas Ghertner, Countryside Neighborhood Term Ending 12/31/23
• Martha Hogerty, South Plaza Neighborhood | Term Ending 12/31/23
• Chase Johnson, Manheim Park Neighborhood | Term Ending 12/31/23
• Laura Burkhalter, Southmoreland Neighborhood | Term Ending 12/31/24
• Eddie James, Crestwood Neighborhood | Term Ending 12/31/24
• Jim Wanser, Rockhill Homes Neighborhood | Term Ending 12/31/24
• Kate Smith, Troostwood Neighborhood | Term Ending 12/31/24
• VACANT, Troost Plateau Neighborhood | Term Ending 12/31/24

At-Large Community Representatives:

• Jason Pryor, At-Large, Business | Term Ending 12/31/24
• Alicia Douglas, At-Large, Rockhurst University | Term Ending 12/31/24
• Forest Decker, At-Large, City of Kansas City | Term Ending 12/31/24

Contact Nate Addington (naddington@umkc.edu), UMKC’s Director of Community Engagement & Outreach, if you are interested in representing your neighborhood. Applications for open seats are released in the fall.