BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
Local Motion is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a governing board
EXPECTATIONS OF A BOARD MEMBER
Each individual Local Motion Board member is expected to:
Know the organization’s mission, policy positions, programs, and needs
Faithfully read and understand the organization’s financial statements
Serve as active advocates and ambassadors for Local Motion and fully engage in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for Local Motion to advance its mission
Leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to fully achieve Local Motion’s mission
Help identify connections that can benefit Local Motion’s fundraising and reputational standing, and can influence policy
Prepare for, attend, and conscientiously participate in monthly, one hour, Board meetings. Virtually or in-person
Participate fully in one or more committees (1-3 hour commitment per month)
Follow Local Motion bylaws, policies, and Board resolutions
Maintain confidentiality about all internal matters of Local Motion
Sign an annual conflict-of-interest disclosure and update it during the year if necessary, as well as disclose potential conflicts before meetings and actual conflicts during meetings
Actively engage in fundraising for Local Motion in whatever ways are best suited for you. This may include identifying prospective donors, assisting with donor cultivation and stewardship, direct membership or sponsorship solicitation, writing thank you notes, assisting with special events, and the like. You will make a good-faith effort to do your best and raise as much money as you can.
Encourage and support the Local Motion staff
Note: Board terms are two-year terms with the possibility to re-apply for two additional two-year terms, not to exceed a total of six years.
APPLY TO THE LOCAL MOTION BOARD
Local Motion is looking for qualified candidates to apply to our Board of Directors. Think that you might be a good fit for the position? Fill out the application to be considered.
ABOUT THE LOCAL MOTION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
As the highest leadership body of the organization and to satisfy its fiduciary duties, the Board is responsible for:
Determining the mission and purpose of the organization
Selecting and evaluating the performance of the CEO
Providing strategic and organizational planning
Ensuring strong fiduciary oversight and financial management
Fundraising and prospective donor development
Approving and monitoring Local Motion’s policy positions, advocacy, and programs
Enhancing Local Motion’s public image in the community
Assessing its own performance as the governing body of Local Motion
Chuck Burgess
President
MU Counseling Center
1st term: Jan. 2023 - Dec. 2024
CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS
Cody Yoder
Vice President
Raytheon Technologies
1st term: Jan. 2024 - Dec. 2025
Jaclyn Benigno
Secretary
Thompson Center
2nd term: Jan. 2023 - Dec. 2024
Frank Schmidt
Treasurer
Bicycle & Pedestrian Commission
2nd term: Jan. 2024 - Dec. 2025
Patricia Weisenfelder
Westminster College
2nd term: Jan. 2023 - Dec. 2024
Ashley Cooper
Watlow Manufacturing
1st term: Jan. 2023 - Dec. 2024
Jim Rothwell
1st term: Jan. 2024 - Dec. 2025
Lisa Varley
Eurofins Biopharmaceutical Product Testing
1st term: Jan. 2024 - Dec. 2025
Marlyn Whitney
1st term: Jan. 2024 - Dec. 2025
Jon Crisp
1st term: Jan. 2024 - Dec. 2025
Emily Piontek
Renew Missouri
1st term: Aug. 2024 - July. 2026
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