Board of Directors
We are privileged to have the guidance of our volunteer board members, that includes experts in the fields of real estate, property management, architecture, finance, law, nonprofit leadership, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and more!
Marcus Adrian
President
Principal
Mackey Mitchell Architects
Board member since 2016
Cathy Ash
Vice President
Vice President
Digital Customer Engagement
Emerson
Board member since 2014
Chris Barbour
Secretary
Director of Sales
TGC Services
Board member since 2017
Brenda Weber
Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer and Director of Corporate Finance
Ameren
Board member since 2019
Eileen Cole
Immediate Past President
Partner
Elder & Estate Planning Law Firm
Board member since 2009
Chrissy
Beck
Board Member
Director of Operations
Missouri Charter Public Schools Association
Board member since 2023
Kristen
Cooper
Board Member
Consultant
Board member since 2022
Lele
Engler
Board Member
Vice President of Marketing
Board member since 2021
Mike
Gardner
Board Member
Senior Vice President
Central Bank of St. Louis
Board member since 2020
Madison
Graham
Board Member
Property Manager
Board member since 2020
Denny
Hayden
Board Member
Vice President
DH Custom Homes
Board member since 2017
Jim
Hegger
Board Member
Account Director
Cushman & Wakefield
Board member since 2023
Alana
Pease
Board Member
Marketing Specialist
Edward Jones
Board member since 2018
Kathryn
Redmond
Board Member
Attorney
Armstrong Teasdale LLP
Board member since 2020
Mark
Yaeger
Board Member
Program Director
World Wide Technology / Telcobuy
Board member since 2018
Emeritus Board
A.V. L. Brokaw
Julie Devine
Ed Hennessey
Nancy Parker-Tice
Joan Perry
Molly Tallarico
Matt Thayer
Thomas Vandiver
Interested in Joining?
As our organization (and the challenges of the community we serve) grows, we welcome new members. If you are interested in joining our Board of Directors, please contact Executive Director, Matt Elmore at 314.567.1522 ext. 207 or e-mail MattE@PromiseCommunityHomes.org.
Recent News
Grant from the J.A. Grifols Foundation supports accessible bathroom renovations in PCH home
In January 2022, Promise Community Homes requested a grant of $25,000 to support accessibility renovations for our annual initiative, the H.O.M.E.S. Program (Housing Optimizing Medical and Emotional Stability). With support from the J.A. Grifol’s Foundation, we planned to complete at
Marcus Adrian becomes the new Board President for Promise Community Homes, formerly Rainbow Village
Starting January 1, 2023, Promise Community Homes has a new Board President, Marcus Adrian. Marcus is an Architect with St. Louis based Mackey Mitchell Architects, where he has spent 25 years designing schools, classrooms, and a dizzying range of learning
Promise Community Homes, formerly Rainbow Village, announces their 50th year of providing affordable homes for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
The beginning of 2023 is a remarkable time for Promise Community Homes, formerly Rainbow Village. This year marks the 50th year the organization has provided safe and affordable neighborhood homes for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). In 1973,
Grant from the J.A. Grifols Foundation supports accessible bathroom renovations in PCH home
In January 2022, Promise Community Homes requested a grant of $25,000 to support accessibility renovations for our annual initiative, the H.O.M.E.S. Program (Housing Optimizing Medical and Emotional Stability). With support from the J.A. Grifol’s Foundation, we planned to complete at
Marcus Adrian becomes the new Board President for Promise Community Homes, formerly Rainbow Village
Starting January 1, 2023, Promise Community Homes has a new Board President, Marcus Adrian. Marcus is an Architect with St. Louis based Mackey Mitchell Architects, where he has spent 25 years designing schools, classrooms, and a dizzying range of learning
Promise Community Homes, formerly Rainbow Village, announces their 50th year of providing affordable homes for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
The beginning of 2023 is a remarkable time for Promise Community Homes, formerly Rainbow Village. This year marks the 50th year the organization has provided safe and affordable neighborhood homes for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). In 1973,
Promise Home in Ballwin Missouri named the John Allan Love House
Tuesday October 18th, 2022, Promise Community Homes board and staff honored the John Allan Love Charitable Foundation by naming a Promise Community Home in Ballwin, Missouri the “John Allan Love House.” For 27 years, the John Allan Love Foundation has