About Us

As one of the founding members of the Village Initiative, Randy is a retired supervisor for the Kansas City, Kansas., School District, a business owner, and is currently a church Elder. Randy works diligently to keep the Village initiative mission alive and strong.

I have been a board member for 2 years. I am the board of directors’ secretary. By day, I am an AVP/Banking Center Manager for Security Bank of Kansas City where I have worked for 12 years. I’m also an artist and run an art business. Being a part of The Village Initiative is my way of participating in my community. It means a lot to me to work with an organization that has faith in people who may have lost their way.

A board member since 2016. A licensed addictions counselor, Riley has been invaluable in guiding many
Village Initiative returning citizens through the maze and hurdles they face as they work to become
productive citizens as they enter society.

Board member since 2016, has run the Village Initiative’s Kid's Kitchen. Her efforts have helped feed
both church and community children in the hundreds through the non-profit's after-school meal
programs.

has been a board member since 2018. A proud military veteran and finance ministry leader at Roswell
Church of Christ, Oscar uses his MBA in Accounting to serve the church and Village Initiative in financial
matters.

Is the preaching minister for Blue River Church of Christ in Lee’s Summit, Mo. Since 2017 he’s been a
Village Initiative board member. Bro. Kennedy is happiest when he’s leading the lost to Christ.

Michele Bledsoe is a recently retired IT professional with a passion for community service work. After over 30 years of working for financial/investment companies and raising a family, Michele plans to spend her retirement expanding on her role in serving her community. She first became a Lead to Read mentor over seven years ago and continues to do so weekly at Whittier Elementary school. Monthly, she prepares and serves meals to the community at the Wilhelmina Gill Services Center, along with other dedicated members from her church (Roswell Church of Christ). Michele is also on the board of the Pivotal Health Scenic Charitable Fund. She enjoys traveling, gardening and spending time with family. She is excited to learn and contribute to the mission of TVI.