We’re proud to announce the appointment of several accomplished leaders to our boards of directors, as well as to express deep gratitude to one longtime board member whose dedicated service has significantly advanced KVC’s mission.

New Appointments to the KVC Health Systems Board of Directors

Melissa Beltrame

Brian Salmo

Melissa Beltrame, Senior Vice President and Marketing Director of nbkc bank in Kansas City, and Brian Salmo, Chief Operating Officer of Hermann Companies in St. Louis, have joined the KVC Health Systems Board of Directors.

Both bring extensive experience in strategic leadership, brand growth, and organizational innovation. Their insights and passion for strengthening communities will play an essential role in guiding KVC’s national impact.

Beltrame previously served on the KVC Foundation board of directors, and Salmo previously served on the KVC Missouri board of directors.

New Appointments to the KVC Foundation Board of Directors

Evan Howe, KS StateBank, Director is now Chair of the KVC Foundation board of directors after several years of service.

In addition, joining the KVC Foundation board are Cynthia Simpson, EVP/Executive Director of Marketing, Communication and Enterprise Sales & Service at UMB Bank, and Greg Porter, Principal of the government and public affairs firm CATALYST.

Both have been involved in their communities and not-for-profit causes that help families.

Evan Howe

Cynthia Simpson

Greg Porter

Gratitude for David Ball of Ball’s Foods, Longtime Supporter

David Ball

KVC also wishes to recognize and thank David Ball, President and CEO of Ball’s Foods, who is concluding his term on the KVC Health Systems Board of Directors.

David Ball’s service continues a powerful legacy—his  mother, JoAnn Ball, was one of the founding mothers of KVC. He and the Ball family have remained devoted supporters of KVC through the Ball’s Charity Golf Classic, capital campaign leadership, and numerous other contributions that have helped transform thousands of lives. David is now a Director Emeritus.

Jason Hooper

“We are incredibly grateful to David for his exceptional service and heartfelt commitment,” said Jason Hooper, President and CEO of KVC Health Systems. “His family’s leadership over six decades not only created KVC, but also expanded our reach and deepened our impact in the lives of children and families. At the same time, we’re thrilled to welcome Melissa, Brian, Evan, Greg, and Cynthia—leaders who share our vision for creating healthy, connected communities.”

KVC Health Systems is a national nonprofit network of organizations providing mental health treatment, family support, foster care, adoption, and inpatient children’s and adult psychiatric services. Each year, KVC touches the lives of nearly 80,000 children and families across the U.S.

For media inquiries, please contact:
Christina Santiago, PR & Media Relations Director
KVC Health Systems
csantiago@kvc.org
(913) 322-4900