Council Members

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
  • VACANT, Crestwood | Term Ending 12/31/26
  • Jim Wanser, Rockhill Homes | Term Ending 12/31/26
  • VACANT, Southmoreland | Term Ending 12/31/26
  • Belinda Blake, Troost Plateau | Term Ending 12/31/26

At-Large Community Representatives:

  • Jason Pryor, At-Large, Business | Term Ending 12/31/26
  • Katrina Foster, At-Large, City of Kansas City | Term Ending 12/31/26
  • Alicia Douglas, At-Large, Rockhurst University | Term Ending 12/31/26

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.