Metro Area Professional Organization

"One Ready and Generous In Helping Those in Distress"
We are a non profit organization who honors those who are making a difference in their community.
Through this organization, we are also able to help those who are less fortunate.

Membership
The Metro Area Professional Organization is composed of professional and para-professional communities. These volunteers use their time for planning and securing help for those who need guidance in order to achieve a well-rounded life through the use of tools; religious, secular, educational and social networking. Membership dues are $50.00 per member.
Board Members
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Dr. Dorothy Owens, Consultant, Founder
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Rev. Dr. John Q. Owens, Consultant, Co-Founder
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Bishop George Hayes, Ecumenical Coordinator, Scholarships
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Dr. Henrietta Young, President, Grants, Scholarships
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Mr. Butch Mestemacher, Vice-President, Entertainment, Outreach
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Mrs. Vergia A. Burrell, Executive Director, Website, Tech/Ads
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Mrs. Gussie Glasper, Secretary, Registration
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Dr. Tiwana Simmons, Treasurer, Registration
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Mrs. Becky Mestemacher, Programs, Event Technology
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Ms. Brittney Johnson, Journalist, News Media Coordinator, Grants
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Mr. Sekhar Prabhakar, STEM/Education Consultant, Grants
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Mr. Kyle Schenewerk, Tech. Outreach, Registration
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Ms. B. Louise Forney, Outreach, Programs, Ads
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Mrs. Sharon McAlister, Scholarships, Fundraising
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Mr. Willie McAlister, Scholarships
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Ms. Phyllis Roper, Scholarships, Outreach, Assistance Secretary/Cheer
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Ms. Linda Conners, Tax Consultant
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Mr. David and Mrs. Marian Hoskin, Outreach Coordinators
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Mr. Edward White, Educator Representative, Outreach
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Dr. Sunitha Thanjavuru, Outreach
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Ms. Brigitte Thompson, Tech, Website, Outreach
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Mr. Lenell Neely, Host and Hostess
Honorary Members
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Illinois State Senator, Rachelle Aud Crowe, 56th District
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Illinois State Senator Christopher Belt, 57th District
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Katie Stuart, Illinois House of Representatives
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LaToya Greenwood, Illinois House of Representatives
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Judge R. Zina Cruse,20th Judicial Circuit Court State of IL
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Mayor David Goins, Alton, Illinois
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Mayor Patti Gregory, Belleville, Illinois
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Mayor John Miller, Collinsville, Illinois
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Mayor Robert Eastern, III, East St. Louis, Illinois
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Former Mayor Alvin Parks, Jr., East St. Louis, Illinois
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Mayor Art Risavy, Edwardsville, Illinois
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Mayor Michael Morrow, Grafton, Illinois
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Mayor Herb Roach, O’Fallon, Illinois
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Mayor John W. Hamm, Madison, Illinois
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Mayor Craig Short, Maryville, Illinois
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Dr. Randy Pembrook, Chancellor, Edwardsville, Illinois
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Rev. Gary McCants, Presiding Elder A.M.E. Church
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Mr. Art Holliday, KSDK, Channel 5 Newscast
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Mr. Walter Williams, President NAACP, Edwardsville, Illinois
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Mr. Mark Mestemacher, Co-Founder of Ceres Consulting
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Rev. James Harrell, President NAACP Madison, Illinois
Members at Large
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Mrs. Connie Stephens
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Ms. Vanessa Harris-Marion
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Ms. Mary Jane Forney
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Sejal Sekhar, Outreach
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Ms. Regina Hamilton, American Airlines
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Mrs. Joyce Hairston, Retired Educator
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Mr. Tejas Sekhar Prabhakar, Outreach
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Ms. Erica Austin, Tech, Springfield, IL
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Dr. Delmar Tegmeier, Retired Banker
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Ms. Pat Harlen, Outreach