Organizational Structure
American Lung Association of the Central States has sixteen offices in six states – Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas. Our organization is divided into six main departments, and while each office offers services in each of these departments, management planning and oversight of each department is directed from a specific office.
Office of the Chief Executive Officer
Houston, Texas
The Office of the CEO is responsible for the management and oversight of the American Lung Association of the Central States. To contact the Office of the CEO, please contact .
Public Policy
St. Louis, Missouri
The Public Policy Department is responsible for affecting public policy that has an impact on lung disease and lung health. Some common issues include: local smokefree ordinances, tobacco taxes, clean air laws and asthma inhalers in schools. To contact the Public Policy Department, please contact .
Health Promotions
St. Louis, Missouri
The Health Promotions Department manages all regional education opportunities for asthma, tobacco and COPD. Additionally, the Health Promotions Department oversees all grant writing, funding research and grant administration. Finally, the Health Promotions Department manages the medical research that is funded by the American Lung Association of the Central States. To contact the Health Promotions Department, please contact .
Finance and Operations
Dallas, Texas
The Finance and Operations team manages all of the financial, legal and operational needs of the organization. Additionally, this team oversees all technical aspects of the organization, including network management. This department is responsible for all financial management and reporting for the organization. To contact the Finance and Operations Department, please contact .
Human Resources
Dallas, Texas
This department manages all of the human resources functions, including hiring, staff training and staff development. To contact the Human Resources Department, please contact .
Marketing
St. Louis, Missouri
The Marketing Department is responsible for how the American Lung Association communicates with both its internal and external audiences. The Marketing Department designs all printed materials for use by the organization. Additionally, this department is responsible for all media relations and press inquiries. Finally, the Marketing Department is responsible for all electronic communication, including e-newsletters and websites. To contact the Marketing Department, please contact .
Resource Development
Omaha, Nebraska
The Resource Development Department is responsible for all areas of fundraising for the organization. This department manages corporate giving, individual giving, special events, memorial giving and planned giving. To contact the Resource Development Department, please contact .
Senior Management
Chief Executive Officer
Sara Dreiling, MBA
Sara is responsible for the management of the six state region. She oversees all areas of operations and management for the American Lung Association of the Central States. Sara is the primary liaison to the Board of Directors. Sara is based out of the Houston office.
Chief Financial and Operating Officer
Edward C. Rosentel, CPA
Ed is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Association, including the areas of Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Information Technology and Regional Operations. He works closely with the CEO, the Board of Directors, Management Team, and various relevant committees and task groups. Ed is responsible for maintaining effective relationships with appropriate government and community agencies, as well as public and private organizations. Ed is based out of the Dallas office.
Senior Vice President of Resource Development
Chris Hochstetler, MPA
Chris is responsible for the management of the fundraising and development staff for the six state region. He manages all areas of development, including corporate giving, individual giving, special events, memorial giving and planned giving. Chris is based out of the Omaha Office.
Senior Vice President of Marketing, Health Promotions & Public Policy
Michelle R. Bernth, M.S.
Michelle is responsible for the management of the Marketing, Health Promotions and Public Policy departments for the six state region. She is the organization’s primary media contact and spokesperson. In managing the Health Promotions and Public Policy departments, she provides oversight of three areas: educational programming, the grant department and medical research as well as working on changing public policy to advance lung health. Michelle is based out of the St. Louis office.
Locations
Little Rock, Arkansas
217 W. 2nd Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
(p) 501-975-0758
(f) 501-978-5138
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
P.O. Box 482
Cape Girardeau, MO 63702
(p) 573-204-7552
(f) 573-651-1883
Hannibal, Missouri
PO Box 1264
Hannibal, MO 63401
(f) 573-406-0955
Jefferson City, Missouri
P.O. Box 2302
Jefferson City, MO 65102
(p) 573-353-4188
(f) 573-353-4188
Kansas City Metro Area, Missouri
2400 Troost Ave., #4300
Kansas City, MO 64108
(p) 816-842-5242
(f) 816-842-5470
Springfield, Missouri
Mail to: St. Louis Office
1118 Hampton Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63139
(p) 417-883-7177
(f) 417-883-7026
St. Louis, Missouri
1118 Hampton Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63139
(p) 314-645-5505
(f) 314-645-7128
Wichita, Kansas
2024 N. Woodlawn Ste. 114
Wichita KS 67208
(p) 316-558-3090
(f) 316-558-3094
Omaha, Nebraska
8990 West Dodge Rd. Suite 226
Omaha, Nebraska 68114
(p) 402-502-4950
(f) 402-502-3012
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
11212 N. May Avenue, Suite 405
Oklahoma City, OK 73120
(p) 405-748-4674
(f) 405-748-6274
Tulsa, Oklahoma
1010 East 8th Street
Tulsa, OK 74120
(p) 918-747-3441
(f) 918-747-4629
Austin, Texas
5926 Balcones Dr., Ste 100
Austin, TX 78731
(p) 512-467-6753
(f) 512-467-7621
Dallas, Texas
8150 Brookriver Dr., Suite 102
Dallas, TX 75247
(p) 214-631-5864
(f) 214-630-8092
Fort Worth, Texas
8150 Brookriver Dr., Suite 102
Dallas, TX 75247
(p) 214-631-5864
(f) 214-630-8092
Houston, Texas
2030 North Loop West, Suite 250
Houston, TX 77018
(p) 713-629-5864
(f) 713-629-5828
San Antonio, Texas
8207 Callaghan Road, Suite 140
San Antonio, TX 78230
(p) 210-308-8978
(f) 210-308-8992