We are a community committed to serving our struggling neighbors. Beyond those listed here – our Board of Directors, our staff members, volunteers and community partners – we are proud to include you, our friends and donors living in the communities we serve and beyond. You support our mission with food and funds, empathy and encouragement. You make our work possible!
Board of Directors:
Our Board of Directors is comprised of community leaders, Circle volunteers and those who are passionate about the call to help our neighbors in need. Each is an independent, voting member of the Board.
Executive Committee:

Mark Barbee
President

Brian Boeglin
Vice President

Karen Korn
Treasurer

Bridget Guffey
Secretary
Board Members:

Thomas Chibnall

Kathie Fuchs

John Heskett

Susan Nunez

Edie Quick

Andrea Trapet
Our Staff
Our staff members bring compassion, commitment and decades of experience to Circle of Concern, particularly in the nonprofit social services arena.

Cyndi Miller
Executive Director
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Virginia Pearson
Director of Nutrition and Operations
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Jennifer Lawrence
Director of Programs

Nancy Bauer
Director of Volunteers & Special Events

Beth Niezing
Administrator, Donor Relations & Finance
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Becky Pool
Pantry Coordinator
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Tim Elwell
Communications and Development Manager
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Volunteers
Our 200+ volunteers are the lifeblood and backbone of Circle, supporting all facets of our operations. They sort food and stock shelves, answer phones, set appointments, meet with our clients and more! We couldn’t do this work without them.
Learn more about volunteering here »
Community Partners
Community support and affiliations are crucial to the work of Circle of Concern. These are just a few of our partners:
- Better Business Bureau
- Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce
- Chiron Community Giving Fund
- Costco
- Dierbergs
- Emerson
- Eureka Chamber of Commerce
- Fenton Area Chamber of Commerce
- Many area churches and faith-based organizations
- Operation Food Search
- Provident Behavioral Health
- Sam’s Club
- Schnucks
- Scholarship Central
- St. Louis Area Food Bank
- St. Louis Counseling
- St. Louis County Continuum of Care
- St. Vincent De Paul Society
- Straub’s
- The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce – Metro
- The Valley Park Business Association
- West St. Louis County Chamber of Commerce



