GIVING 24 · 2017 GG SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS JOURNAL n Mission Statement Champion Athletes strives to build self-esteem, self- confidence and everyday life skills thereby enhancing the lives of children and adults with disabilities through education, sports competition and new opportunities. n Service Area Champion Athletes is currently serving individuals in 8 counties in Southwest Missouri. n Funding Champion Athletes is funded through private and corporate donations, grants and our special events. n Annual Events Night of Champions Trivia, June 1, 2018 Oasis Inn; Ripple Effect Campaign, March and September; Monster Bowling Tournament, October 28 Enterprise Park Lanes; Sponsor an Athlete Bass Pro 5K, November 5, 2018. n How People & Businesses Can Help Donors are the success of Champion Athletes. We have several opportunities for event sponsorships, naming opportunities, donations, sponsor an athlete, auction items and event participation. n Volunteer Opportunities Volunteers are the backbone of Champion Athletes. We have opportunities in our life skills programs, sports & competition and education classes. Your volunteer experience can be as an individual or in groups, large or small. Most of our volunteer opportunities are evenings and weekends. n Testimonials “We don’t have words to adequately express our gratitude for Champion Athletes. Our son has grown so much, you have given him opportunities to gain new skills, make friends and feel pride in his accomplishments.” — Champion Athletes Family ADDRESS: 1715 S Kansas Ave. Springfield, MO 65807 PHONE: 417-890-1599 WEBSITE: championathletes.org /champathlete @champathlete TOTAL NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES (FTE): 2 ANNUAL REVENUES (MOST RECENT FISCAL YEAR): $251,606 TOP EXECUTIVE: Susan Miles, Executive Director BOARD PRESIDENT: Stephen Evans, Owner with Evans Wealth Planning BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Stephen Evans, President, Evans Wealth Planning Sheri Hawkins, Vice President, 2balance Michael DeArmon, Secretary, Neale & Newman, LLP Amy Rinne, Treasurer, Abacus CPSs, LLC Brandon Bowenschulte, Member, Commerce Bank Lamar Curtis, Member, Missouri State University Jared Duckett, Member, Duckett Ladd, LLP Don Hancock, Member, Bank of America Dan Parmele, Member, Parmele Law Firm, PC Brett Pfeifer, Member, Laborers International Union Michael Roberts, Member, H&H Aero, Inc. Dan Schumacher, Member, Millwood Golf & Racquet Club Paula Thompson, Member, Build, LLC Jason Whitesell, Member, Old Missouri Bank