With the upcoming Mindee Reece retirement as CEO in March 2027, she has announced a transition to a new role at Ronald McDonald House Northeast Kansas.While Mindee will be stepping down as CEO, she will remain an integral part of our Ronald McDonald House family.
Reflecting on her tenure, Mindee shared that serving as CEO has been one of the greatest privileges of her career. She expressed her deep gratitude for the honor of working alongside an incredible team, dedicated volunteers, generous donors, and a community that continually comes together to support families during life’s most challenging moments.
After leaving Kansas state government in 2015 and officially retiring through KPERS in 2026, Mindee took time to reflect on what she wanted her next chapter to look like. When planning for the Mindee Reece retirement from executive leadership, it became clear that she isn’t ready to leave a mission that means so much to her.
While she is ready to step away from the responsibilities of leading the organization, Mindee is excited to continue serving Ronald McDonald House Northeast Kansas in a different capacity. She remains deeply committed to our mission and is incredibly grateful for everyone who has been part of this journey.
We join Mindee in thanking our community for your ongoing support, friendship, and belief in the work we do. As she notes, the best is yet to come! ❤️