EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Michael P. Brennan
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Brennan has been with ECH since 1983 and is known for his outgoing personality and high energy level. He has served as social worker, program director, resident director, and associate executive director. Mr. Brennan received his B.S.W., magna cum laude, and M.S.W. from St. Louis University.

Angela Sliepen
Chief Operating Officer
Ms. Sliepen joined ECH in November 2021 and was named Chief Operations Officer in October 2022. Previously, she was Director of Operations at Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital. Ms. Sliepen holds a Master of Arts in nonprofit administration from Lindenwood University and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Missouri, Columbia.

Sherry Gerke
Chief Development Officer
Ms. Gerke joined ECH as CDO in 2017. She began her career working with nonprofits at the YMCA of Greater St. Louis. She later became Chief Development Officer for two local foundations. Ms. Gerke received her M.A. in Organizational Management from University of Phoenix and a B.S.W. from Missouri State University.

Brandi Behne
Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Behne joined ECH as CFO in 2015. A CPA, she brings a range of experience from working as an auditor in public accounting to serving as controller of the YWCA of Metro St. Louis. She has her Masters of Accountancy from University of Arkansas.
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM
Lynn Durbin
Kansas City Steppingstone Director
Amy Hanson
Director of Family Connections
Kim Handlang
Residential Services Director
Shelley Moore
Performance Improvement Director
Jene Tillis
Campus Operations Director
Lesia Wells
Director of Human Resources
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Shari Smith
President
E. David Viehmann
Vice President
Paul G. Flynn
Treasurer
Stephen R. Schroeder
Assistant Treasurer
Dennis B. Mertz
Secretary
DIRECTORS
Regina Berwin
Jeremy Fettig
William Gamewell
Gerhard K. Glassl
Gail Saxton
Susan Shelton
Lucille Smith
Selena Vaughn
Annie L. Williams
David R. Frensley, Esq.
Board Member Emeritus
AGENCY CONTACT INFO
St. Louis Campus:
ECH Every Child’s Hope
8240 St. Charles Rock Road
St. Louis, MO 63114
(314) 427-3755
Lindbergh Campus: (Community-Based Programs)
1220 N. Lindbergh Road
St. Louis, MO 63132
(314) 427-3832
Kansas City Campus:
Steppingstone
5100 Noland Road
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 356-0187
Jefferson City Office:
1026 Northeast Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 635-9194
Poplar Bluff Office:
2153 North Westwood
Poplar Bluff, MO 65901
(573) 605-4406
Franklin County Office:
500 Clark Avenue
Union, MO 63804
(314) 427-3832