Meet Our Board
Board members are all unpaid active volunteers who have a strong desire to see the Mid-Missouri Fisher House constructed here in Columbia Missouri. They each serve a 3 or 6-year term. We have a limited number of members allowed by our bylaws, but if you think you might be interested in serving as a member of our board, please let us know using our Contact Us form.
Stephen Gaither, Board Chair
- Truman VA Hospital Public Affairs Officer, Retired
- Veteran - U.S. Air Force, Utah Air National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve
John Cassels, Vice Chair
- OB-GYN, University of Missouri - Columbia, Retired
- Retired LTC, USAR Deployed with 47th Combat Support Hospital, 44th Medical Brigade XVIII Airborne Corps
Christine Orey, Secretary
- 26-year employee of Central Bank of Boone County
- Vice-President of Consumer Banking
- Active volunteer with Partners in Education Money in Banking program and Food Bank
- Former service unit treasurer for Girl Scouts
Mary DiBlasi, Treasurer
- Manager for Relationship *Private* Banking for Central Bank of Boone County
- Retired from Bank of America after 36 years as Market President
- Taught Business Plan Development for the University Extension Center
- Served on the Boards of Boys and Girls Club, A+ for Education, United Way, The Audrain County Public Library, Go Red, and Kiwanis
Blaine Alberty
- Married to Ann Alberty
- Retired Pharmacist
- Retired Owner, D&H Drugstore - Columbia MO
Robert Bailey
- MU Law School Dean, Retired
- U.S. Army Veteran
- Uniform Law Commissioner
- National Academy of Arbetrators
- Missouri Military Academy board member
- Boone County Family Resources Chair
Liz Dougherty
- Administrative Services Manager, Howard County Sheltered Services Board
- Volunteer - Mid-Missouri Fisher House
- Volunteer - VA Compassionate Contact Corp
- Volunteer - K9s On The Frontline
Sylvia M. Jackson
- Truman VA Hospital Chief of Voluntary Services, Retired
- Over 32 Years in Government Service
- Proud Mother of U.S. Military Army Specialist
Brad Johnson
- 24th Infantry Division Army Veteran
- 15+ Years in the IT Field
- Currently serving on Boards for Paramedics Advisory Committee and 24th Infantry Division Association
- Rich Family History of Military Service
Larry Long
- Registered Professional Engineer - University of Missouri, Retired
- Boonville Correctional Center, Volunteer Chaplain
- Truman VA Hospital Volunteer, Patient Visitation Ministry
Gary Powell
- Retired Owner, Powell Distributing Inc. - Columbia MO
- Truman VA Hospital Volunteer, DAV Driver
- U.S. Navy, USS New Jersey 1968-69
- U.S. Navy - Staff, Commander 7th Fleet, 1970-71
Richard Rice
- Sargeant Major - U.S. Army, Retired
- Missouri Depart of Corrections, 10 Years - Education, Retired
- Truman VA Hospital Volunteer
Eileen Scrivner
- School Teacher, Retired
- 1st Choice Employment Agency, Jefferson City Missouri
- Volunteer - Elks Lodge #513, Jefferson City Missouri
- VAVS Representative - Elks, Northeast Missouri District
Bev Semar
- Human Resources, Retired
- Veteran - U.S. Army
- Proud Spouse of a Veteran and Daughter of a Veteran
Rebecca Stafford
- Retired, University of Missouri
- Past Chapter President of Central Missouri Blue Star Mothers
- National President for Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.
Non-Discrimination Statement and Policy
Adopted by the Board of Directors on December 14, 2020
Friends of Mid-Missouri Fisher House does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors.
Adopted by the Board of Directors on December 14, 2020
Friends of Mid-Missouri Fisher House does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors.
(573) 723-1092 | P.O.Box 30681, Columbia, MO 65205-3681
House Address: 800 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO 65201
House Phone: 573-814-6000 Extension 55460 or 55463
© 2025 Friends of Mid-Mo Fisher House. All Rights Reserved.
PRIVACY TERMS
House Address: 800 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO 65201
House Phone: 573-814-6000 Extension 55460 or 55463
© 2025 Friends of Mid-Mo Fisher House. All Rights Reserved.
PRIVACY TERMS