guardian angel settlement association | The nonprofit has selected Reona Wise as its new president and CEO. With more than 18 years of experience in executive management, she previously served as the executive director of Almost Home and holds a master’s degree in public administration and public policy from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville and a master’s certificate in business management for nonprofit leaders from Washington University.
together credit union
Emily Belshe has been brought on as general counsel for the credit union. In the newly created in-house role, she will provide partnership and legal advice on all aspects of operations and governance and manage the legal, compliance and risk teams. Before joining Together Credit Union, Belshe served as vice president and general counsel for Gershman Investment Corp. and as assistant general counsel for North American Operations and Technology at Citibank.
educationplus
Chris Gaines, Ed.D., has been named the new CEO of the nonprofit, which brings school districts together to share resources, information and services. Gaines has more than 20 years of experience in Missouri public schools, serving as the superintendent of the Wright City, Crawford and Melville school districts. “I’m looking forward to joining the team at EducationPlus and the possibilities ahead as we start our second century of supporting schools and ensuring student success throughout the region,” he says.
kids in the middle
Erin Eberhard is the nonprofit’s new CEO. She most recently served as the executive director of Promise Community Homes and worked with the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri for more than 20 years. “I am incredibly humbled and honored to be offered the opportunity to serve as the next CEO for Kids In The Middle,” Eberhard says. “It is a full-circle moment for me as I know first-hand the difference they make for families experiencing the trauma of divorce or separation.”
missouri historical society
The historical society welcomed Melissa Jones as managing director of philanthropy. In her new position, Jones will lead fundraising efforts, including planning and coordinating membership and on-going annual, major and planned giving, as well as developing capital and sustained giving campaigns. Jones most recently served as the divisional director of development for The Salvation Army Midland Division, and she previously led St. Louis University High School’s $70 million Go Forth campaign as vice president of institutional advancement.
