The MEPA Board of Directors consists of the following fifteen members:
- President
- Vice President
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- One Board Member from each of the 9 Troop Regions
- One Board Member for the "At-Large" Position
- Immediate Past President
Learning From The Past, Planning For The Future
Troop Regions
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Position
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Name
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Agency
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E-Mail Address
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President
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John Hark
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City of Hannibal EMA
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hark203@mywdo.com
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Vice-President
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David Compton
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Barry County OEM
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david.compton@coxhealth.com
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Secretary
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Bob Crump
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Webster County LEPC
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becrump@centurytel.net
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Treasurer
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Karen Eagleson
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Johnson County EMA
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eaglesonk@hotmail.com
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Troop A
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Mike Boos
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City of Raymore EMA
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mboos@raymore.com
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Troop B
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Phil Beeler
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Schuyler County EMA
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pbeeler@marktwain.net
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Troop C
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Mike Daniels
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Warren County EMA
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mldaniels@co.warren.mo.us
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Troop D
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Larry Woods
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Spfld-Greene Co OEM
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lwoods@greenecountymo.org
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Troop E
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John Prance
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Stoddard County EMA
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stoddardema@dexterusa.com
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Troop F
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Tom White
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Cooper County EMA
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ema@classicnet.net
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Troop G
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Teresa Tost
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Ava-Douglas Co EMA
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ematost@yahoo.com
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Troop H
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Dennis Johnson
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MO Western State Univ
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johnsond@missouriwestern.edu
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Troop I
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Jonathan Ayres
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Laclede County OEM
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jayres@lacledeoem.net
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At-Large
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(Vacant)
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(Vacant)
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(Vacant)
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Past-President
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Susan Green
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Jefferson County EMA
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sgreen@jeffcomo.org
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Past President - Susan Green
(Bio Pending)
Troop D - Larry Woods
As the Assistant Director for the Springfield-Greene County, Missouri Office of Emergency Management (OEM), Larry Woods is responsible for developing and maintaining City and County emergency response plans, maintaining resources and equipment, supervising and instructing OEM personnel and other agencies in incident command and other disaster related subjects, maintaining an on-going capability to activate and support the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), and coordinating disaster recovery operations.
Prior to his current position, Woods was the Emergency Management Director/911 Coordinator for Laclede County, Missouri. He also served as Chair for the Laclede County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC).
Mr. Woods brings over 23 years of public safety experience to the job. He is a licensed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) instructor and state EMT evaluator; and has served as a commissioned law enforcement officer. He has been active in the fire service as a volunteer firefighter and has extensive training and experience in public safety communications. As a volunteer for the American Red Cross, Woods gained resourceful insight into volunteer management and disaster response.
Mr. Woods is an Adjunct Instructor at Ozarks Technical College, teaching in the Emergency Management Systems program; he is active in the Southwest Missouri Emergency Support Organization, the Missouri Emergency Preparedness Association, the National Emergency Management Association and the Southwest Missouri Incident Support Team (IST) where he serves as an Operations Section Chief. He also serves as the Planning Section Chief for the Missouri Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT); which is a team tasked with medical response to disasters within the State of Missouri and the United States including its territories.
Prior to his current position, Woods was the Emergency Management Director/911 Coordinator for Laclede County, Missouri. He also served as Chair for the Laclede County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC).
Mr. Woods brings over 23 years of public safety experience to the job. He is a licensed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) instructor and state EMT evaluator; and has served as a commissioned law enforcement officer. He has been active in the fire service as a volunteer firefighter and has extensive training and experience in public safety communications. As a volunteer for the American Red Cross, Woods gained resourceful insight into volunteer management and disaster response.
Mr. Woods is an Adjunct Instructor at Ozarks Technical College, teaching in the Emergency Management Systems program; he is active in the Southwest Missouri Emergency Support Organization, the Missouri Emergency Preparedness Association, the National Emergency Management Association and the Southwest Missouri Incident Support Team (IST) where he serves as an Operations Section Chief. He also serves as the Planning Section Chief for the Missouri Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT); which is a team tasked with medical response to disasters within the State of Missouri and the United States including its territories.
Treasurer Karen Eagleson
Karen Eagleson is the Johnson County Emergency Management Director. She has worked for the organization for eighteen years as a liaison on behalf of the County Commission to the, Johnson County Local Emergency Planning Committee, Inter-Agency Council (VOAD), Homeland Security Emergency Response Team and Region A Homeland Security Oversight Committee. She recently acquired the office of flood plain management and title of floodplain manager.
She has been a member of the Missouri Emergency Preparedness Association since 1989, currently serving as Treasurer and Board Historian and has served as past Board Secretary and Area A Board Member. She is a Twenty
seven (27) year veteran of the Johnson County Fire Protection District 2, as Firefighter, past Lieutenant, Hazardous Material Coordinator and Training officer. Karen serves on the Salvation Army Board is a past Chairman and Treasurer and is a board member for Johnson County Homeless Eliminated by Loving Persons (HELP).
She has been married to her husband, Harlan for 25 years. They have two children Christopher 24 and Karell 22. Her hobbies are reading, gardening and motorcycle riding.
She has been a member of the Missouri Emergency Preparedness Association since 1989, currently serving as Treasurer and Board Historian and has served as past Board Secretary and Area A Board Member. She is a Twenty
seven (27) year veteran of the Johnson County Fire Protection District 2, as Firefighter, past Lieutenant, Hazardous Material Coordinator and Training officer. Karen serves on the Salvation Army Board is a past Chairman and Treasurer and is a board member for Johnson County Homeless Eliminated by Loving Persons (HELP).
She has been married to her husband, Harlan for 25 years. They have two children Christopher 24 and Karell 22. Her hobbies are reading, gardening and motorcycle riding.
Secretary Bob Crump
Bob Crump serves as vice-Chairman of the Webster County LEPC. He served as the county's emergency management director for twelve years. Bob also has over thirty years experience as a volunteer firefighter for the City of Seymour and the Southern Webster County Fire Protection District. Currently he is the training officer and HazMat Coordinator for the City of Seymour's Fire Department. Bob has over ten years of membership in MEPA and has served as the association's treasurer, vice-president, and at-large director.
Troop A - Mike Boos
(Bio Pending)
Troop B - Phil Beeler
(Bio Pending)
Troop C - Mike Daniels
Michael Daniels has been the Emergency Management Agency Director for Warren County since 2002. Michael also serves as the Chairman for the Warren County LEPC.
Michael has been a MEPA member since 2003. Michael has been the Region C MEPA Representative since 2005.
Michael began is emergency response career as a firefighter in the U.S. Army 1973-1976. Michael was hired by the City of Maplewood Fire Department in St. Louis County in 1977. Where he served as the department's Medical Officer/Firefighter. Michael holds an Associate Degree in Fire Protection Technology from St. Louis Community College/ Forest Park and a liberal arts Degree from St. Louis Community College/Meramec. Michael retired from the Maplewood Fire Department in 2000 after 22 years.
Michael currently serves on the Missouri Emergency Management Director's advisory Committee. He also serves as the Chairman for the Region C Homeland Security Oversight Committee (RHSOC).
Michael was the recipient of the U.S. Department of Commerce (NOAA)
Mark Trail Award.
Michael has served as an Alderman for the City of Lake Saint Louis, Director Lake Saint Louis Fire Protection District, Past President Lake Saint Louis Community Association Board of Directors and is a former Board member of the Tri-County YMCA.
Michael has been a MEPA member since 2003. Michael has been the Region C MEPA Representative since 2005.
Michael began is emergency response career as a firefighter in the U.S. Army 1973-1976. Michael was hired by the City of Maplewood Fire Department in St. Louis County in 1977. Where he served as the department's Medical Officer/Firefighter. Michael holds an Associate Degree in Fire Protection Technology from St. Louis Community College/ Forest Park and a liberal arts Degree from St. Louis Community College/Meramec. Michael retired from the Maplewood Fire Department in 2000 after 22 years.
Michael currently serves on the Missouri Emergency Management Director's advisory Committee. He also serves as the Chairman for the Region C Homeland Security Oversight Committee (RHSOC).
Michael was the recipient of the U.S. Department of Commerce (NOAA)
Mark Trail Award.
Michael has served as an Alderman for the City of Lake Saint Louis, Director Lake Saint Louis Fire Protection District, Past President Lake Saint Louis Community Association Board of Directors and is a former Board member of the Tri-County YMCA.
Vice President - David Compton
David began his work in disaster response in 1983 as a volunteer during the Southern California floods. Since 1988 he has served as a paid and volunteer firefighter, a First Responder, Emergency Medical Technician, and is currently a Field Supervisor with Cox Health EMS. He is a well-recognized Emergency Management and EMS instructor who is active in both the emergency management and emergency response communities. A popular speaker, David has had the privilege to speak to a variety of audiences on numerous emergency planning, response, and recovery topics.
Currently, he serves as the Director of Emergency Management for Barry County Missouri. David has previously served as the EMD for Lawrence County, where he served as the incident and projects manager during numerous federal and locally declared disasters. Unique in the State of Missouri, David was the first and only person to serve as the Director of Emergency Management for two counties simultaneously. Additionally, David has been a member of the Barry/Lawrence County LEPD since 1993 and currently serves as the L.E.P.D. Emergency Coordinator. Active in many community groups and boards including being a member of the Missouri Southern State University EMS Department advisory board, the Chairperson of the Branson Technical College Nursing Program Advisory/Admissions Committee, a board member for the local Selective Services Board, Past-President of SMESO and currently as the MEPA Vice President.
Troop E - John Prance
John Prance is the County Director for the Stoddard County Emergency Management Agency and an original member of the Bootheel Regional LEPC serving Dunklin, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Scott and Stoddard Counties in Southeast Missouri.
John began his emergency management services as a member of the Dexter-Stoddard County Civil Defense in 1978. In 1978 the Civil Defense was the emergency services rescue team for the county, responding to car accidents, grain elevator accidents, rescues and more. John holds an Operational Level Haz-Mat training certificate and RADAF Officer for the county. John has been the Public Information Officer and Safety Officer for the county EMA for many years before becoming director.
John is a member of the local American Red Cross Chapter in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, the Long Term Disaster Recovery Committee and past member of the Missouri State Earthquake Advisory Committee.
John has also owned his own business since 1978 as well as giving of his time, volunteering throughout the county. John was the recipient of the Volunteer of the Year award for his individual service to the community of Dexter, Missouri. He served as Scout Master, Stoddard County Genealogy Society Board member, church youth leader, church bus driver and Stoddard County Fair Board member.
John began his emergency management services as a member of the Dexter-Stoddard County Civil Defense in 1978. In 1978 the Civil Defense was the emergency services rescue team for the county, responding to car accidents, grain elevator accidents, rescues and more. John holds an Operational Level Haz-Mat training certificate and RADAF Officer for the county. John has been the Public Information Officer and Safety Officer for the county EMA for many years before becoming director.
John is a member of the local American Red Cross Chapter in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, the Long Term Disaster Recovery Committee and past member of the Missouri State Earthquake Advisory Committee.
John has also owned his own business since 1978 as well as giving of his time, volunteering throughout the county. John was the recipient of the Volunteer of the Year award for his individual service to the community of Dexter, Missouri. He served as Scout Master, Stoddard County Genealogy Society Board member, church youth leader, church bus driver and Stoddard County Fair Board member.
Troop F - Tom White
(Bio Pending)
Troop G - Teresa Tost
Teresa Tost currently serves as the Co-Director/Secretary for Ava/Douglas County Emergency Management. Teresa has been a volunteer fire fighter, 1st responder and still is involved in the Red Cross. Teresa has been with Ava/Douglas County EMA office for almost 8 years and has served as Secretary for EMA/LEPC, CERT Instructor, Citizen Corp Chair, Douglas County PIO, and also teaches NIMS. Teresa has also served as a Representative for MEPA on the Faith Base Partnership Committee. Teresa was also nominated for the 1st Annual Lady's Award for Volunteerism. Teresa is also on the RHSOC for Troop G as Volunteer Organization and also the Liaison for RHSOC Troop G on the SIEC Committee.
Teresa is married to Ron and they have 3 children, 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Teresa is active in Amateur Radio Operator and currently holds the call sign KC0OKP.
Teresa is married to Ron and they have 3 children, 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Teresa is active in Amateur Radio Operator and currently holds the call sign KC0OKP.
Troop H - Dennis Johnson
Dennis Johnson serves as the Region H MEPA Board member and is the Public Safety Officer and Emergency Management Coordinator for Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph. Dennis is also a Hazmat Captain for the Region H, HSRT; EMT and Fire Chief for the South Central Buchanan County Fire Department; a Licensed Fire Investigator and also serves as the Treasurer for the Buchanan Co. LEPC, Treasurer for the Buchanan Chiefs Association, and a Buchanan Co. Sheriff Reserve Deputy.
Troop I - Jonathan Ayres
Jonathan Ayres is the Director of the Laclede County Office of Emergency Management. A lifetime Laclede County resident, he was appointed to the position of Assistant Director in March of 2000 where he served until his appointment as Director in March of 2003. Previously, he had held the position of Support Operations Technician for 4 years. Jonathan is also a hazardous materials technician / EMT for the Lebanon / Laclede County Hazardous Materials Response Team / HSRT. Jonathan is also an active Amateur Radio Operator and currently holds the call sign KBØYDU.
President - John Hark
John S. Hark currently serves as the City of Hannibal and Marion County Emergency Management Director. He began his career in 1972 as the Assistant Civil Defense Director for the City of Hannibal. He later assumed the title of Emergency Management Director when Civil Defense was transformed into Emergency Management.
During John's Emergency Management Director tenure he has been a commissioned Deputy Sheriff in Marion and Ralls Counties, a member of the Marion County LEPC for 20 years and held the position of Chairman for 10 years and co-wrote the first LEPC Plan for Marion County. He has served a MEPA President for 2 terms, is currently serving as Board Member at Large and has been awarded with a lifetime membership for his years of service and dedication in the field, and was chairman of RHSOC, Troop B. John is a BT Planner for Marion and Ralls Counties, Board Chairman of the Northeast Missouri American Red Cross and also serves on the Board of Directors of the Salvation Army. In 2002 John was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation from the Federal Emergency Management Agency Region Seven Director.
John currently serves on the Missouri Emergency Management Directors Advisory Commission to the State Emergency Management Agency where he as been appointed Chairman of the Legislative Sub-committee. He is a member of the Credentialing and Certification Sub-committee and a member of the HazMat Alliance Committee. John was most recently appointed to the State Emergency Training Advisory Group by the State Emergency Management Agency.
During John's Emergency Management Director tenure he has been a commissioned Deputy Sheriff in Marion and Ralls Counties, a member of the Marion County LEPC for 20 years and held the position of Chairman for 10 years and co-wrote the first LEPC Plan for Marion County. He has served a MEPA President for 2 terms, is currently serving as Board Member at Large and has been awarded with a lifetime membership for his years of service and dedication in the field, and was chairman of RHSOC, Troop B. John is a BT Planner for Marion and Ralls Counties, Board Chairman of the Northeast Missouri American Red Cross and also serves on the Board of Directors of the Salvation Army. In 2002 John was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation from the Federal Emergency Management Agency Region Seven Director.
John currently serves on the Missouri Emergency Management Directors Advisory Commission to the State Emergency Management Agency where he as been appointed Chairman of the Legislative Sub-committee. He is a member of the Credentialing and Certification Sub-committee and a member of the HazMat Alliance Committee. John was most recently appointed to the State Emergency Training Advisory Group by the State Emergency Management Agency.
At Large - Vacant
(Bio Pending)
