Our Staff

The Ronald McDonald House Northeast Kansas leadership and staff are a team of people helping people. We center our work around the family experience, leading every step of the way with compassion, understanding, and deep respect.

Mom and dad withe little girl with bow

Leadership

Our Ronald McDonald House Northeast Kansas leadership is dedicated to maintaining a supportive environment for every family we serve.

Mindee Reece, CEO/Executive Director

Mindee Reece

CEO/Executive Director              mindee@ronaldmcdonaldhouseneks.org

April Sidesing Director of Business Operations

April Sidesinger

Director of Business Operations                        april@ronaldmcdonaldhouseneks.org

Bobbi Mangas

Director of House Operations     bobbi@ronaldmcdonaldhouseneks.org

Operations

Every day, this essential part of our Ronald McDonald House team works tirelessly to ensure the House runs smoothly.

House Operations Team

Kylie Johnson

Administrative Assistant kylie@ronaldmcdonaldhouseneks.org

Felishity Blubaugh

House Operations Associate felishity@ronaldmcdonaldhouseneks.org

Crystal Baker-Mayer

House Operations Associate crystal@ronaldmcdonaldhouseneks.org

Erin Bortz

House Operations Associate erin@ronaldmcdonaldhouseneks.org

Anne Bortz

House Operations Associate anne@ronaldmcdonaldhouseneks.org

Juliana Chavez

House Operations Associate juliana@ronaldmcdonaldhouseneks.org

Analisa Chavez-Munoz

House Operations Associate analisa@ronaldmcdonaldhouseneks.org

Gretchen Gleue

House Operations Associate gretchen@ronaldmcdonaldhouseneks.org

Cori Hare

House Operations Associate cori@ronaldmcdonaldhouseneks.org

Tracy Martin

House Operations Associate tracy@ronaldmcdonaldhouseneks.org

Desirae Mills

House Operations Associate desirae@ronaldmcdonaldhouseneks.org

Vicki Mills

House Operations Associate vicki@ronaldmcdonaldhouseneks.org

Jennifer Passow

House Operations Associate jennifer@ronaldmcdonaldhouseneks.org

Deb Silvius

House Operations Associate deborah@ronaldmcdonaldhouseneks.org

Lisa Stovall

House Operations Associate lisa@ronaldmcdonaldhouseneks.org

Robin Tucker

House Operations Associate robin@ronaldmcdonaldhouseneks.org

Danielle Euler

House Operations Associate danielle@ronaldmcdonaldhouseneks.org

Billie Laster

House Operations Associate billie@ronaldmcdonaldhouseneks.org

Melonie Schmidtlein

IT Manager melonie@ronaldmcdonaldhouseneks.org

Board of Directors

The Ronald McDonald House Northeast Kansas board of directors is composed of dedicated community leaders who guide our mission with wisdom and experience. By volunteering their time and expertise, these professionals ensure we provide a welcoming home-away-from-home for families with sick children. Our Ronald McDonald House Northeast Kansas leadership works in alignment with the global network to keep families close when it matters most.

Board Members

Stephanie Brigham

Stephanie Brigham, President

AVP, Deputy Chief Auditor 

Security Benefit Corporation

Term: 2021-2023, 2024–2026 

Chris Buesing, President Elect: Listed with his title as Director of Workers Compensation & Workforce Safety at Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, KS. His home address is also in Topeka. His board term is noted as 2024–2026. A professional headshot to the right shows a smiling man with a light beard wearing a grey suit jacket and tie.

Chris Buesing, President Elect

Director – Workers Compensation & Workforce Safety 

Stormont Vail Health 

Term: 2024-2026 

Will Clark, Past President: Listed with his title as AVP, IT Business Solutions Manager at Capitol Federal in Topeka, KS. His home address is also in Topeka. His board term is noted as 2023–2025, 2026. A professional headshot to the right shows a smiling man with short hair wearing a dark polo shirt.

Will Clark, Past President

AVP, IT Business Solutions Manager 

Capitol Federal

Term: 2023-2025, 2026

Malori Henry

Malori Henry, Secretary

Board Certified Massage Therapist/Spa Owner, Operator

Benevolence Total Wellness 

Term: 2024-2026 

Dean Koelzer, Treasurer Owner CARSTAR Collision Repair Facilities

Dean Koelzer, Treasurer

Owner  

CARSTAR Collision Repair Facilities

Term: 2021-2023, 2024–2026 

Justin Anderson

Justin Anderson

HR Manager 

Kansas Dept. of Transportation District 1

Term: 2024-2026 

Leslie Arnold

Leslie Arnold, CNM, MSN

Certified Nurse Midwife                                                   

Stormont Vail Lincoln Center OBGYN

Term: 2024-2026

Tyler Beiker

Tyler Beiker

RFH Partner                           

Aprio

Term: 2021-2023, 2024-2026

 

Dede Boyd upgrade

Dede Boyd

Retired

Term: 2025-2027

Dave Clingenpeel

Dave Clingenpeel

Owner/Operator                       

Wings Etc. Grill & Pub  

Term: 2024-2026

     

Mandy Davis

Mandy Davis

Director of Nursing Ecellence & Magnet Programs

University of Kansas St. Francis Campus

Term: 2025-2027

Kevin & Mary Kate Dobski

Kevin & Mary Kate Dobski

McDonald’s Owners/Operators

KD Family Management

Term:  2026-2028

Ali Ellis Firefly Upscaler 2x scale

Ali Ellis

Marketing Director

Midwest Health, Inc.

Term:  2025-2027

Briana Gorman

Briana Gorman

Quality and Outcome Specialist

Enhabit Home Health

Term:  2026-2028 

Lee hanner

Lee Hanner

Owner  

Losew8withLee & Confectionery Disasters

Term: 2023-2025, 2026

Marlo Jackson

Marlo Jackson

Director of Planning

Helzberg Diamonds

Term:  2024-2026

Jennifer Loeffler

Jennifer Loeffler

Director of Administrative Services

Kansas Medical Society

Term:  2025-2027

Grace Salsbury

Grace Salsbury

Internal Audit Senior

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas

Term:  2026-2027

Joe Sellens

Joe Sellens

General Manager – Scientific Games KS

Scientific Games LLC

Term:  2024-2026

Kim Stolle

Kim Stolle

Account Manager Manager/Sales

KSNT

Term;  2026-2028

Karly Stowe

Karly Stowe

Manager of Transitional Care

Oak St. Health – A CVS Company

Term:  20226-2028

Ebony White

Ebony White

Sales Operations Manager

Polo Custom Products

Term:  2025-2027

Erin Young Headshot

Erin Young

Senior Marketing Account Manager

Greater Topeka Partnership

Term:  2026-2028

Brad Noller

Brad Noller, Emeritus

Agent

American Family Insurance

Term:  2018-2020, 2021-2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Executive Committee

Mindee Reece

Mindee Reece, Staff Contact

Ronald McDonald House Northeast Kansas CEO/Executive Director

 

Headshots of the RMHC Northeast Kansas 2026 Executive Committee, including Board President Stephanie Brigham, President-Elect Chris Buesing, Past-President Will Clark, Secretary Malori Henry, and Treasurer Dean Koelzer.

We are deeply grateful to the Ronald McDonald House Northeast Kansas board of directors for their ongoing dedication to our community and the families we serve.

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