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

Neighborhood Representatives

• Douglas Ghertner, Countryside | Term Ending 12/31/25
• Chase Johnson, Manheim Park  | Term Ending 12/31/25
• Pat Gallagher, Rockhill Crest   | Term Ending 12/31/25
• Ben Heinlein, Rockhill Ridge | Term Edning 12/31/25
• Kathy Benich, South Plaza | Term Ending 12/31/25
• Kate Smith, Troostwood | Term Ending 12/31/25
• Ken Spare, 49/63  | Term Ending 12/31/25
• Eddie James, Crestwood | Term Ending 12/31/24
• Jim Wanser, Rockhill Homes  | Term Ending 12/31/24
• Laura Burkhalter, Southmoreland  | Term Ending 12/31/24
• Belinda Blake, Troost Plateau  | Term Ending 12/31/26

At-Large Community Representatives:

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

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