A large, sculptural Route 66 shield sign on a grassy roadside. It reads "Springfield Missouri, Birthplace of Route 66" in bold letters against a backdrop of a modern city office building and a green tree.
Office Closed April 30 On April 30, due to the National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration, the Springfield office will be closed but staff will be working virtually. The Springfield office will return to normal operations May 1.

Board of Directors

Volunteer leaders guide the CFO during the 2024–25 fiscal year.

Board of Directors

The CFO owes a great debt to its volunteer leaders, both past and present, for their leadership over the last five decades. These are the individuals who will guide the foundation during the 2024–25 fiscal year.

Meet Anne E.

CFO 2024 Board of Directors Member Anne E McGregor

Anne E. McGregor

Chair emeritus, Branson

Meet Roy

CFO 2024 Board of Directors Member Roy Hardy

Roy Hardy Jr.

Chair, Ozark

Meet Sarah

CFO 2024 Board of Directors Member Sarah Honeycutt

Sarah Honeycutt

At-Large, Cabool

Meet Gail

CFO 2024 Board of Directors Member Gail Smart

Gail Smart

Springfield

Meet Jimmy

CFO 2024 Board of Directors Member Jimmy Liles

Jimmy Liles

Vice Chair, Nixa

Meet Kari

Volunteer financial professional and 2024 board member for CFO Kari Creigton

Kari Creighton, CFA

Investment Advisory Board Chair, Springfield

Meet Gary

CFO 2024 Board of Directors Member Gary Garwitz

Gary Garwitz

Secretary, Springfield

Meet Hollie

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Hollie Elliott

Dallas County

Meet 

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Brad Erwin

Springfield

Meet Michael

CFO 2024 Board of Directors Member Garrett Michael

Michael Garrett

Monett

Meet Greg

CFO 2024 Board of Directors Member Greg Hoffman

Greg Hoffman

Treasurer, Nevada

Meet Stan

Volunteer financial professional and 2024 board memeber for CFO Stan Irwin

Stan Irwin

Cape Girardeau

Meet Emily

CFO 2024 Board of Directors Member Emily Kembell

Emily Kembell

Springfield

Meet Lynne

CFO 2024 Board of Directors Member Lynne Meyerkord

Lynne Meyerkord

Springfield

Meet Margo

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Margo Spilde

Springfield

Meet Angela

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Angela Swan

Perry County

Fund Management

The CFO’s Investment Advisory Board

With guidance from the board of directors, local investment experts set the strategies to grow our charitable assets.

Meet the IAB

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