Organizational Structure

American Lung Association of the Central States has fourteen offices in five states – 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 .

Advocacy

St. Louis, Missouri
The Advocacy 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 Advocacy Department, please contact .

Community Initiatives

Tulsa, Oklahoma
The Community Initiatives Department manages all regional education opportunities for asthma, tobacco and COPD. Additionally, the Community Initiatives Department oversees all grant writing, funding research and grant administration. Finally, the Community Initiative Department manages the medical research that is funded by the American Lung Association of the Central States. To contact the Community Initiatives 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. Finally, this department provides oversight of Human Resources functions, including hiring, staff training and staff development. To contact the Finance and Operations 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

Kansas City, Missouri
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 five 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 resposible 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

Phillip J. Hanson, MPA
Phil is responsible for the management of the fundraising and development staff for the five state region. He manages all areas of development, including corporate giving, individual giving, special events, memorial giving and planned giving. Phil is based out of the Kansas City Office.

Senior Vice President of Community Initiatives

Margaret Crump, MPH
Margaret is responsible for the management of the Community Initiative department for the five state region. She provides oversight of three areas: educational programming, the grant department and medical research. Margaret is based out of the Tulsa office.

Senior Vice President of Marketing & Advocacy

Michelle R. Bernth, M.S.
Michelle is responsible for the management of the Marketing and Advocacy departments for the five state region. She is the organization’s primary media contact and spokesperson. Michelle manages the advocacy department, which works on changing public policy to advance lung health. Michelle is based out of the St. Louis office.

Vice President of Special Events

Chris Hochstetler
Chris oversees the special events fundraising throughout the region. Under his direction, the organization hosts 18 special events each year. These events range from athletic fundraisers to black tie events. Chris is based out of the Omaha office.

Vice President of Human Resources

Robin Jones, PHR
Robin manages the organization’s human resources. She participates in the strategic planning process and is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance of state and federal laws for the organization. Robin also establishes Human Resource systems, practices, and approaches. Finally, she is responsible for the creation of a work environment and culture that encourages all employees to perform at the highest level of their ability. Robin is based out of the Dallas office.

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Locations

Cape Girardeau, Missouri

3718 Stonebridge Dr.
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(p) 573-651-3313

Hannibal, Missouri

2187 Crescent Drive
Hannibal, MO 63401
(p) 573-406-0900

Jefferson City, Missouri

122 E. High Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(p) 573-353-4188

Kansas City, Missouri

2400 Troost Ave., #4300
Kansas City, MO 64108
(p) 816-842-5242

Springfield, Missouri

2053 East Waverly, Suite D
Springfield, MO 65804
(p) 417-883-7177

St. Louis, Missouri

1118 Hampton Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63139
(p) 314-645-5505

Wichita, Kansas

40 Via Roma
Wichita, KS 67230
(p) 316-687-3888

Omaha, Nebraska

7101 Newport Ave., Suite 303
Omaha, NE 68152
(p) 402-572-3030

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

3160 W. Britton Road, Suite E
Oklahoma City, OK 73120
(p) 405-748-4674

Tulsa, Oklahoma

1010 East 8th Street
Tulsa, OK 74120
(p) 918-747-3441

Austin, Texas

5926 Balcones Dr., Ste 100
Austin, TX 78731
(p) 512-467-6753

Dallas, Texas

8150 Brookriver Dr., Suite 102
Dallas, TX 75247
(p) 214-631-5864

El Paso, Texas

4141 Pinnacle, Suite 212
El Paso, TX 79902
(p) 915-532-6776

Fort Worth, Texas