MKDI Staff

TOM BLISS, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
Tom joined the Mo-Kan Regional Council in April 2003. He formerly served as the Assistant Director for the Northwest Missouri Regional Council of Governments in Maryville, Missouri. Prior to this position he served as the Assistant City Administrator/ Economic Developer for Richmond, Missouri. Mr. Bliss has also worked for the United Way of the Ozarks in Springfield, Missouri. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science and a Master of Public Administration from Southwest Missouri State University. tom@mo-kan.org

GARY MILLER, COMMERCIAL LOAN OFFICER
Gary joined the Mo-Kan team in February 2005, working primarily with the 504 Loan Program. His previous experience includes 14 years as an accountant in the non-profit environment and 15 years in the restaurant business. Gary is a graduate of Missouri Western State College and a life-long resident of St. Joseph. gary@mo-kan.org

JON ECKER, SENIOR LOAN OFFICER
Jon joined the Mo-Kan staff in January of 2005. Jon works mainly with the 504 Loan Program for Mo-Kan. He graduated from Missouri Western State University in May of 2006 with a degree in Accounting. jecker@mo-kan.org

RONI MAUER, COMMERCIAL LOAN OFFICER
Roni joined the Mo-Kan staff in November 2009. She works with businesses seeking to procure funds through the SBA 504 Loan Program and Mo-Kan's Revolving Loan Fund (RLF). In addition, Mo-Kan utilizes her skills to market their programs to prospective clients and private lenders. Roni brings 20 years experience in owning and managing small businesses as well as 10 years experience in residential lending. She has been an active volunteer with local non-profit organizations for the last five years. roni@mo-kan.org


CASSIE WHITE, GRANT ADMINISTRATOR / COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Cassie joined the Mo-Kan staff in March 2008. She is the first point of contact for visitors to Mo-Kan, and also answers and directs incoming calls. She is responsible for Community Development Block Grant administration and compliance, as well as administrative support duties for the office. Cassie brings with her five years in loan servicing experience from SST, Inc. where she worked as a Loan Closure Specialist. She is currently working on Bachelor of Science degrees in both Management and Business Administration with a minor in Human Resources from Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio. cassie@mo-kan.org