The Missouri Alliance of YMCAs is a unification of all YMCAs in Missouri working toward a collective impact. Working together in areas of public policy, state initiatives and developing staff we strive to strengthen the foundations of our communities. 

David Byrd 
MO State Alliance of YMCAs Chair
YMCA of Greater Kansas City, CEO

State Alliance Leadership:

1st Vice Chairperson – Angie Prenger, Long Branch YMCA 

2nd Vice Chairperson - Brad Toft, Ozark Regional YMCA

Secretary – Cookie Estrada, Joplin Family YMCA 

Treasurer – Craig Lammers, Jefferson City YMCA

1st Member at Large – Gary Schlansker, Greater St. Louis YMCA

2nd Member At Large - Mark Cartledge, YMCA of St. Joseph

Dan Kappel
YMCA of the USA

The Missouri State Alliance is comprised of every CEO of a Corporate YMCA in Missouri