Staff

Joyce KullmanJoyce A. Kullman, Executive Director
Joyce began volunteering for the Wegener’s Granulomatosis Support Group (now VF) in 1995, after her father was diagnosed with the disease in October 1994. In 1996 she began editing the bi-monthly newsletter when Marilyn Sampson, founder of the organization, was diagnosed with cancer. Joyce joined the board of directors in 1997 and coordinated the 1998, 2000 and 2002 Wegener’s Medical Symposiums. In February 2002 she was named executive director of the organization.

Judy Blankenship, CMP Events Coordinator

 Judy started at the VF in January, 2009.   She is responsible for planning and organizing all awareness and fundraising events and acts as a resource for volunteer event organizers. She also assists with planning the biennial symposium and board meetings.   Judy has worked in the non-profit sector for approximately 20 years.  She graduated with a degree in Business Education and taught high school for 5 years before joining the non-profit world. Judy purchased her family home after her mother and father passed away. The house along with 5 acres is located in the country outside of St. Joseph, Missouri.    She resides there with her husband and three dogs - Berries, AbbyGayle, and Yogi. 

Mary Ann Quick, Member Support Coordinator

Mary Ann joined the organization in 2003 and processes all data entry, coordinates United Way and Matching Gift donations and email requests. She enjoys talking with people and being of help in anyway. Mary Ann is a mother of three and grandmother of eight and enjoys volunteering for the St. Pius X Alumni Committee. She is also a member of a Kansas City biking, camping and whitewater rafting group.

Donna Grant, Mail Support Coordinator

Donna processes all the mail correspondence and coordinates the informational packets. She is a mother of six, grandmother of 14 and great-grandmother of seven. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and minors in Psychology and Substance Abuse and is a cancer survivor since 2002. Her hobbies include dancing, reading, Christian counseling of families, couples, individuals, etc. and helping others.

Shannon Morgan, New Patient Support Coordinator

Shannon works from her home in Florida and communicates with new patients and family members and coordinates the Chapter/Support Groups and Area Contacts. When she is not working, she enjoys helping minorities learn to read, write and speak English as a second language.

Jennifer Price, Financial Coordinator

Jennifer joined the organization in 2006 and handles the accounting and financial duties. She is a graduate of Park University and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting and Business Administration/Marketing. She is married and the mother of one daughter.

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