Leading For Change
When a young person’s life is shaking, stability becomes the most important factor in getting on track.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City is an anchor for these kids – and it’s all because of staff members and volunteers who care enough to give their very best each and every day.
Our impact wouldn’t be as great as it is today without the continued support from our Clubs leaders. You too can become a stabilizing force in a child’s life by getting involved.
Executive Staff
Jason Roth
President and CEO
Jason has been a leader in the non-profit sector for twenty years and has been with Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City for over a decade. He possesses a vast and deep knowledge of the organization and has played a critical role in its growth in recent years.
Prior to being named CEO, Jason led the resource development department and has driven significant transformation for the Clubs. He has catalyzed the cultivation of strong civic and corporate partnerships across the metro, building grassroots support across the community, significantly increasing resources to drive Club initiatives, and leading dynamic groups of volunteers in various campaigns.
Jason is a native of St. Louis and has been a resident of Kansas City for more than twenty years. He and his wife, Christina, have two daughters, Corrina and Jaeda. In their spare time, they enjoy sports and spending time outdoors. Jason completed his bachelor’s degree in Public Relations at the University of Central Missouri. He currently serves on the Public Relations Professional Advisory Board at the University of Central Missouri.
Kelley Barnes
Senior Director, Program Operations
Kelley has been with Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City for over 6+ years. She has held the position of College & Career Program Director and more recently Director of Education and Post-Secondary Planning. Kelley has brought a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Clubs
Sharon Cleaver
Senior Director, Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations
Sharon Cleaver joined the Boys & Girls Club Movement in 2011. She currently serves as Senior Director, Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations, providing leadership in initiatives that advance program operations and business development goals.
Sharon has a proven track record in business-to-business account management, market penetration, and direct marketing. Prior to Boys & Girls Clubs, she held positions of increasing responsibility with Bayer Animal Health providing marketing communications expertise for the U.S. Food Animal business. Before that, she provided business-to-business account management for multiple sales territories with The Gillette Company.
Sharon has a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems from the University of West Florida. She participated in the prestigious Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Centurions program and serves on the Mazuma Credit Union Board of Directors, the Saint Paul School of Theology Board of Directors, the Suburban Balance Board of Directors, and the Friends of the Zoo Marketing Committee.
Molly Groebe
Senior Director, Resource Development
Kelley has been with Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City for over 6+ years. She has held the position of College & Career Program Director and more recently Director of Education and Post-Secondary Planning. Kelley has brought a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Clubs
Sharon Cleaver joined the Boys & Girls Club Movement in 2011. She currently serves as Senior Director, Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations, providing leadership in initiatives that advance program operations and business development goals.
Sharon has a proven track record in business-to-business account management, market penetration, and direct marketing. Prior to Boys & Girls Clubs, she held positions of increasing responsibility with Bayer Animal Health providing marketing communications expertise for the U.S. Food Animal business. Before that, she provided business-to-business account management for multiple sales territories with The Gillette Company.
Sharon has a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems from the University of West Florida. She participated in the prestigious Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Centurions program and serves on the Mazuma Credit Union Board of Directors, the Saint Paul School of Theology Board of Directors, the Suburban Balance Board of Directors, and the Friends of the Zoo Marketing Committee.
Julie Kaul
Senior Director, Special Events
Waymond King
Senior Director, Healthy Lifestyle
Waymond King’s journey to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City started when he was just a kid and a member of the Thornberry Unit, where a lifelong passion and commitment to giving back was instilled in him.
While working successfully in corporate America, he realized his true passion was working with youth – and doing whatever was necessary to provide more positive options for them, especially those in the urban core. Which led him back to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City as Director of Athletics and Healthy Lifestyles.
Since returning to the Club full time in 2014, this Alum has progressed to positions of increasing responsibility, resulting in his current position – Senior Director, Operations and Programs. Today he is responsible for the operations and activities of all Club locations.
Waymond’s experience, energy, and enthusiasm are a perfect fit as he strives every day to make a difference in the lives of the youth and families in our community.
Roger McCoy
Chief Administrative Officer
Roger McCoy joined Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City in 2003 and serves as Vice President Administration/Chief Financial Officer. He plays a vital role in financial planning to help ensure the strategic initiatives that bring the Clubs mission to life. Additionally, he manages the finance and accounting divisions and ensures accuracy of financial reports.
Prior to Boys & Girls Clubs, he spent eleven years with Rockhurst University as the Controller and Vice President of Finance.
Roger graduated from Central Missouri State University with a BSBA in Accounting. During his employment at Rockhurst University, he obtained his Masters in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance. He also holds the distinction of Certified Public Accountant.
Waymond King’s journey to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City started when he was just a kid and a member of the Thornberry Unit, where a lifelong passion and commitment to giving back was instilled in him.
While working successfully in corporate America, he realized his true passion was working with youth – and doing whatever was necessary to provide more positive options for them, especially those in the urban core. Which led him back to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City as Director of Athletics and Healthy Lifestyles.
Since returning to the Club full time in 2014, this Alum has progressed to positions of increasing responsibility, resulting in his current position – Senior Director, Operations and Programs. Today he is responsible for the operations and activities of all Club locations.
Waymond’s experience, energy, and enthusiasm are a perfect fit as he strives every day to make a difference in the lives of the youth and families in our community.
Roger McCoy joined Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City in 2003 and serves as Vice President Administration/Chief Financial Officer. He plays a vital role in financial planning to help ensure the strategic initiatives that bring the Clubs mission to life. Additionally, he manages the finance and accounting divisions and ensures accuracy of financial reports.
Prior to Boys & Girls Clubs, he spent eleven years with Rockhurst University as the Controller and Vice President of Finance.
Roger graduated from Central Missouri State University with a BSBA in Accounting. During his employment at Rockhurst University, he obtained his Masters in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance. He also holds the distinction of Certified Public Accountant.
Clara Osborne
Executive Administrative Assistant
Sycil Proffitt
Senior Director, Operations
Club Management Staff
Kevin Lambert
Unit Director- Breidenthal Unit
Tyrone Moore
Unit Director- Independence Unit
Nick Hart
Unit Director- Olathe Unit
Patrice Buckner-Robinson
Unit Director - S. Kiki Curls Unit
Sherman Thomas
Unit Director - Thornberry Unit
Destiny Buycks
Interim Site Coordinator - Lee A. Tolbert Community Academy
Tyra Agee
Unit Director- Hawthorne Unit
Carlton McCormick
Unit Director - Northland Unit
Keith Dobbins
Site Coordinator - Clifford Nowlin Middle School Site
Legacy Center Staff
Management Staff
Julie Betler
Director, Accounting
Jacob Chichuk
Director, Annual Fund
Kenya Clay
Director, Human Resources
Anaya Echols-Spratling
Director, Whole Child Development
Babu Ganesh
Director, Information Technology
Samantha Hausker
Director, Education & Post-Secondary Planning
Kary Kankey
Director, Healthy Lifestyles
Katie Laxson
Director, 21st Century Program
Jamie Lewis
Director, Outcome Measurement & Technology
Brent Perry
Director, Facilities Management
Michelle Ruffin
Director, Safety, Compliance & Prevention
Diana San Roman
Director, Foundation & Donor Relations
Lily Wilson
Director, 21st Century Program
Support Staff
Evette Alexander – Human Resources Generalists
Alison Clothier – Volunteer & Grants Coordinator
Kiara Hollins – Payroll Specialist
Katie Onello – Development Database Coordinator
Ashley Oppermann – Special Events Coordinator
Catey Roux – Sports & Healthy Lifestyles Program Administrator
Darian Taylor – Healthy Lifestyles Liaison
Keith Washington – RBI Field Crew Lead