LYNN CARTER - Executive Director
Lynn has more than 30 years of professional experience in human services, predominantly mental health. Lynn's public sector work experience includes executive and management positions in administration, policy and program development, quality management and clinical service delivery to persons with developmental disabilities, psychiatric conditions and substance abuse treatment needs. After retiring from the Missouri Department of Mental Health as Deputy Department Director, Lynn joined the Midwest Special Needs Trust in September 2010 as Executive Director. Lynn is licensed in Missouri as a Clinical Social Worker, holding an M.S.W. from the University of MO School of Social Work.
KATHIE HARTLEY - Marketing and ITA Support Specialist
Kathie has extensive experience as a legal assistant and office manager. Prior to joining Midwest Special Needs Trust in May 2003, Kathie was employed for 20 years with the law firm of Cline & Associates in Columbia. She also has experience as a word processor for Shelter Insurance Companies. Kathie graduated from Salem High School and served 3 years in the Missouri National Guard.
CHRISTY McC0RD - Data Analyst/Report Specialist
Christy has over 10 years of experience as a Database Administrator. She has a B.A. in Psychology with an emphasis on young children. Prior to joining the Midwest Special Needs Trust in April 2010, she developed a statewide and national database for early educational facilities' Quality Rating System data through the University of Missouri.
BETTY SMALL - Administrative Assistant
Betty is a retiree of the State of Colorado and moved to the Columbia area in February of 2010. She worked in the Payroll Office and later in the Office for Academic Affairs at Mesa State College in Grand Junction, Colorado. During her employment with the State, Betty also worked at the Grand Junction Regional Center, a home for developmentally disabled residents, in the payroll and accounting office. She has a wide range of experience as a Staff Assistant and an Accounting Technician. Betty has an A.A. in Business Administration from Mesa State College. She joined the Midwest Special Needs Trust in July of 2010.
AMY ZAGER - Marketing and ITA Support Specialist
