Leading
for Change
When a young person’s world is unstable, a caring and supportive environment becomes the foundation for their success. At Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City, our dedicated staff and volunteers provide the stability, guidance, and mentorship kids need to thrive. Through their unwavering commitment, our team ensures every young person has the opportunity to realize their full potential.
Our impact wouldn’t be possible without the dedication and support of our Club leaders. You too can become a stabilizing force in a child’s life by joining our team.
Executive Staff

Jason Roth
President & CEO
Jason has been a leader in the non-profit sector for twenty years and has been with Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City for over a decade. He possesses vast and deep knowledge of the organization and has played a critical role in its growth in recent years.
Prior to being named CEO, Jason led the resource development department and drove significant transformation for the Clubs. He has catalyzed the cultivation of strong civic and corporate partnerships across the metro, built grassroots support within the community, significantly increased resources to drive Club initiatives, and led dynamic groups of volunteers in various campaigns.
Jason is a native of St. Louis and has been a resident of Kansas City for more than twenty years. He and his wife, Christina, have two daughters, Corrina and Jaeda. In their spare time, they enjoy sports and spending time outdoors. Jason completed his bachelor’s degree in Public Relations at the University of Central Missouri. He currently serves on the Public Relations Professional Advisory Board at the University of Central Missouri.
Kelley Barnes
Chief Operating Officer
Kelley has been with Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City for over six years. She has held the positions of College & Career Program Director, Director of Education and Post-Secondary Planning, and more recently. Senior Director of Programs. Kelley brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Clubs.
Sharon Cleaver
Senior Director, Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations
Sharon Cleaver joined the Boys & Girls Club Movement in 2011 and currently serves as Senior Director of Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations. In this role, she provides strategic leadership to advance program operations and business development goals.
Club Management Staff
Legacy Center Staff
Evette Alexander
Human Resources Specialist


Julie Betler
Accounting Manager


Anaya Echols-Spratling
Director, Whole Child Development


Babu Ganesh
Director, Information Technology


Samantha Hausker
Director, Education & Post-Secondary Planning


Kiara Hollins
Payroll Specialist


Kary Kankey
Director, Healthy Lifestyles


Jamie Lewis
Director, Data Management


Katie Onello
Database Coordinator


Ashley Oppermann
Special Events Coordinator


Brent Perry
Director, Facility Management


Diana San Roman
Director, Foundation & Donor Relations


Catey Roux
RBI & Healthy Lifestyles Program Administrator


Roman Sherman
RBI Field Crew


Darian Taylor
Healthy Lifestyles Liaison


Keith Washington
Baseball/Softball Program Coordinator


Lily Wilson
Director, School Partnerships


Katie Woody
Director, Literacy Program

