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
Bev Semar, Secretary
- Human Resources, Retired
- Veteran - U.S. Army
- Proud Spouse of a Veteran and Daughter of a Veteran
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
Denny Bond
- Worked in the sales and marketing areas in hospitality for over 40 years
- Graduate of University of Missouri with degrees in mathematics, education and graduate degree in Secondary School Administration
- Served in Vietnam as a 1st. Lieutenant
- President of The Bond Group. Special events and sports marketing
Laura DeVenny
- Registered Nurse - Truman VA Hospital, Retired
- Founder, Mid-Missouri Quilts of Valor
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
Larry Long
- Registered Professional Engineer - University of Missouri, Retired
- Boonville Correctional Center, Volunteer Chaplain
- Truman VA Hospital Volunteer, Patient Visitation Ministry
Chad Massman
- Director of Membership - Columbia Missouri Chamber of Commerce
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Mary Paulsell
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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
Jackie Rodgers, Jr.
- Attorney - Smith Lewis, Columbia Missouri
- Veteran - U.S. Army, Iraq
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
Nevada Shelkey
- Exterior Remodeling Consultant - True Son Exteriors, Columbia Missouri
- U.S. Army National Guard - North Dakota, 2000 - 2008
Rebecca Stafford
- Business Operations Associate II, University of Missouri
- MU Chancellor’s Military & Veterans Standing Committee
- MU Chancellor’s Military & Veterans Executive Committee
- President, Central Missouri Blue Star Mothers
- National Recording Secretary, 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, vendors, and clients.
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, vendors, and clients.
(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
© 2020 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
© 2020 Friends of Mid-Mo Fisher House. All Rights Reserved.
PRIVACY TERMS