Board of Directors
Leadership & Governance
Meet the elected leaders guiding Region VII’s mission, programs, and member initiatives.
Board Overview
Guiding Region VII Forward
An elected board ensuring transparency, accountability, and alignment with OSHA VPP standards.
Region VII VPPPA is led by an elected Board of Directors representing member organizations across Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, and Nebraska. The board provides strategic oversight, ensures fair governance, and supports the delivery of regional programs that strengthen workplace safety performance.
Its role is to guide initiatives such as conferences, mentoring, workshops, and membership engagement while maintaining alignment with OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program framework and established by-laws.
Regional Leadership
Meet The Board
Elected representatives from member organizations across Region VII.
Chairperson
Term Ends: 2026
Kathy French
Parker Hannifin
Vice Chairperson
Term Ends: 2027
Bret Skellenger
Cardinal IG
Treasurer
Term Ends: 2026
Nathan Gentges
McWane
Secretary / Historian
Term Ends: 2027
Meghan Moberly
Cintas
Director At Large #1
Term Ends: 2027
Eric Retzlaff
Nucor Steel Nebraska
Director At Large #2
Term Ends: 2028
Elaina Bottles
Cintas
Director At Large #3
Term Ends: 2027
Denise Gordon
Parker Hannifin
Director At Large #4
Term Ends: 2026
Dean Larson
Honeywell Aerospace
Director At Large #5
Term Ends: 2027
Brent Nelson
Bayer
Director At Large #6
Term Ends: 2028
Beau Jones
SRC Logistics, Inc.
Director At Large #7
Term Ends: 2027
Richard Rankin
Knorr Bremse
Director At Large #8
Term Ends: 2026
Brian Bigley
Clow Valve
Labor Representative (Site Without a CBA) is filled per Region VII bylaws. View opportunities here. View opportunities here
Governance Structure
How Leadership Works
A structured leadership model designed to support transparency, accountability, and member representation.
Elected Representation
Board members are elected from Region VII member organizations, providing representation across four states and supporting fair, member-driven leadership.
Committee-Based Operations
Board-led committees support conferences, mentoring, membership, communications, workshops, and other initiatives that serve the region.
By-Law Governance
All board activities operate under established Region VII bylaws, ensuring consistent processes, accountability, and organizational oversight.
Committees
Turning Leadership Into Action
Board-led committees help deliver the programs, events, and initiatives that support workplace safety across Region VII.
Conference & Events
Handles conference planning, workshops, registration, exhibitors, sponsors, logistics, and event execution.
Membership & Engagement
Focuses on membership growth, mentoring programs, sponsorship coordination, and participation across Region VII.
Governance & Compliance
Manages by-laws, nominations, awards & recognition, communication systems, and organizational governance.
Training & Development
Supports workshops, SGE programs, mentoring initiatives, and educational activities for member development.