Jodie Huston joined the Foundation in January 2013 when the Executive Director position was created. Before joining the Foundation, Jodie has worked for Hallmark Cards in the Creative Staffing and Development Department, Harrisonville Christian School as Director of Development, and as a private music and swim instructor. Jodie received a bachelor's degree in office administration and a minor in music from Northwest Missouri State University. 

She and her husband, Bob Huston, have two daughters, Kailey and Abbey, sons-in-law, Monty and Drew, and six grandchildren, McKoy, Hu, Stetson, Karlyn, Ellie, and Rhett.

Bryan Mallory was born and raised in Belton, Missouri, and is a graduate of Belton High School. He went on to attend the University of Missouri–Columbia, earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Deeply committed to education and community service, Bryan is enrolled in the University of Central Missouri’s graduate program, where he is pursuing a Master of Arts in Teaching.

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In addition, after more than 35 years in commercial banking, Bryan transitioned to real estate and is now a licensed sales professional with SNP Real Estate/Keller Williams in Raymore, Missouri.

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Bryan and his wife, Stacie, live in Raymore and are the parents of six children, including two recent Ray‑Pec graduates and one currently attending Raymore‑Peculiar High School. They are also the proud grandparents of two grandchildren.  

Andrea and her husband, Shawn, moved to Raymore in 2011 along with their kids, Julia & Brendan.  One is a graduate of Ray-Pec and one is a Junior this coming school year and are involved in numerous activities within the school district & community.

Andrea grew up in Burlington Jct., Missouri and graduated from the University of Missouri in 2002.  She worked in the insurance industry until deciding to be a stay-at-home mom to her kids and getting involved in their school community.  Andrea was a part of the Creekmoor PTA, EMS PTA and PTA Council for 12 years serving in many roles and was honored as Volunteer of the Year in 2020.  

Andrea is a Pilates & yoga instructor and is involved with the non-profit, Empowered Girl Project. When not on her yoga mat or at a kids activity, Andrea loves to travel and spend time with her family including her dog and 2 cats. 

Janet and her husband, Donavan, have called Raymore their home since 2014. As a blended family, they have a younger son who goes to school in the Ray-Pec District and three 2023 Ray-Pec alumni. 

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Janet attended Oak Grove Public Schools and graduated in 1998. She began her career in the financial industry in 1997 and worked in the field until 2015, when she chose to stay at home to care for her kids. 

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Over the years, Janet has been an active volunteer within the Ray-Pec community. She has served on the Citizens Advisory Committee, the Substance Abuse Reduction Committee, and the Ray-Pec Athletic Booster Club as a chairperson for the Prowlers dance team and cheer team. 

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In April 2024, Janet was elected to the Ray-Pec Board of Education. In addition to her board responsibilities, she also volunteers on the PTA Board at Bridle Ridge and is pursuing her Associate Degree. 

Jodi and her husband, Rick, moved to Raymore in 2010 and then to neighboring Peculiar in 2021. They have two sons—one a graduate of Ray-Pec and the other currently attending RPHS. Their boys have been actively involved in sports and extracurricular activities throughout the district and community.

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Passionate about serving her community, Jodi has volunteered within the Ray-Pec School District since 2013. Although she prefers to work behind the scenes, she has held numerous PTA board and committee positions and has also dedicated her time and talents to the Ray-Pec Citizens Advisory Committee, Citizens for Ray-Pec, local scouting organizations, and a variety of youth and high school sports programs. In recognition of her commitment to service, she was named the 2019 Ray-Pec Volunteer of the Year. She is also an active Red Coater with the Kansas City Chiefs organization, serving that organization as the Game Day Captain.

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Professionally, Jodi serves as Director of Facilities & Remodels for AFC Management. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, attending her sons’ sporting events, traveling, reading, and loudly cheering on the Chiefs.

Dr. Mike Slagle has served as Superintendent of Schools for the Raymore-Peculiar School District since July 2020, leading with a commitment to ensuring every student is known, challenged, and prepared for life beyond graduation.

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During his tenure, Ray-Pec has expanded innovative student opportunities and strengthened outcomes across the district. Key accomplishments include establishing the LEAD Center to create career-connected learning experiences, helping lead Missouri’s Success Ready Students Network (SRSN), transitioning academy programming toward service-based learning, increasing the number of students graduating with market value assets (MVAs), improving academic performance aligned with the district’s strategic plan, and earning strong community support through successful levy and bond initiatives.

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In 2026, Dr. Slagle was honored with the Missouri Association of School Administrators (MASA) Robert L. Pearce Award, Missouri’s highest recognition for educational leadership. He was also recognized as Missouri’s Outstanding Administrator by Missouri School Public Relations Association for his commitment to communication, leadership, and service.

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With more than 30 years in PK–12 education, Dr. Slagle began his career as a social studies teacher and continues to believe that leadership is ultimately about making life better for other people.

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Dr. Slagle earned bachelor’s degrees in education from Nebraska Christian College and social studies education from Wayne State College, a master’s degree in urban planning and policy from the University of Iowa, and a Ph.D. in education policy from the University of Kansas.

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Dr. Slagle and his wife, Jenny, live in Raymore and enjoy spending time with their two sons, two daughters-in-law, and granddaughter. Outside of work, Dr. Slagle values family, community, and opportunities to continue serving public education in meaningful ways.

Allison and her husband John own the local Neighborly franchise of Mr. Handyman, providing maintenance and repair services in homes and commercial properties. In addition to that, they also own another small business, Pioneer Supply, a wholesale distributor of construction equipment and materials to the rental industry. Her other work experience includes four years of teaching seventh grade science and she spent 13 years in the financial services industry with American Century Investments. They have sent two children off to college and their youngest daughter attends RayPec High School.

An avid volunteer Allison enjoys serving her community. On the Raymore Peculiar Public School Foundation board she runs the Caring About Nutrition program under the umbrella of the Ray-Pec Cares committee.  This program oversees creation and delivery of weekend food bags for our students in need as well as maintains pantries for our middle and high school students. While on the board she has also served on the foundation’s grant and scholarship committee and the promotions committee.  For the last two years she's served on the school district superintendent’s Citizen Advisory Committee. At the building level Allison has been active in multiple PTA’s in board positions and as a council volunteer. Allison has been recognized as a PTA Volunteer of the Year and was honored to be a recipient of a Partner in Education award from the Raymore Peculiar Public School Foundation. Other previous volunteer and community involvement includes a year as a school board member in the Raytown C-2 School District and three years as board president for Jackson County Girls on the Run.

Amber and her husband, Ryan, have lived in Raymore since 2003. They have two children, Caroline a 2023 Ray-Pec graduate and Kaleb a 2026 Ray-Pec graduate.
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Amber has volunteered in our district and has held many PTA positions on the Creekmoor PTA, East Middle School PTA and the Ray-Pec Council of PTA’s. Amber was honored to be chosen as the 2022 PTA Volunteer of the Year.
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Amber grew up in Olathe Kansas and graduated from Benedictine College with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology. She serves as the Risk Management and Safety Officer for Amino Brothers Co., Inc. Outside of work, Amber enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling and attending sportingevents.

Eric was born and raised in Osceola, a small town in southwestern Missouri, Eric attended Osceola Public Schools until his graduation in 1990. After high school, he attended Missouri State University, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, with a minor in Biology. He received his law degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law. Eric and his wife, Angie, have two children and currently reside in Raymore, Missouri.

Matt and his wife, Crystal, moved to Raymore in 2009.  They have three children, Emery, Bennett, and Kendall who attend Raymore-Peculiar schools and participate in a variety of activities.  Matt grew up in Columbia, MO where he attended the University of Missouri-Columbia receiving a bachelor's in business management.

Matt has attained the Chartered Financial Consultant, Chartered Life Underwriter, and Retirement Income Certified Professional designations from The American College.  He was presented with the "Partner in Education Award" in 2023 from the Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation and the "Raymore Chamber Person of the Year" in 2021. Matt has worked for State Farm Insurance for 20 years, with 14 of those being an agent in Raymore. 

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Matt and his family are avid fans of the Missouri Tigers, the Chiefs, and the Royals. He enjoys fishing and golfing in his free time as well as watching and coaching his kids' activities.

Andrew Goffinet is a 1995 graduate of Raymore-Peculiar High School. He graduated from Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Mo., where he obtained his degree in psychology. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 2004. He is a partner with the law firm of Crouch, Spangler & Douglas in Harrisonville, Mo., which has been serving Cass County and its residents for more than 120 years. Andrew’s practice focuses on real estate, tax and estate planning. 

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He and his wife, Jessica, moved to Raymore with their two children in 2012. Andrew and Jessica are lifelong Royals fans, enjoy spending time with family and friends, traveling, as well as the activities their children participate in.

Michelle and her husband, Robert, have called Raymore home since 2009. They are proud parents of a Raymore-Peculiar graduate and another student currently attending Raymore-Peculiar High School.

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Michelle grew up in Topeka, Kansas, and earned her bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Washburn University. She spent ten years working in the Actuarial and Statistical Department at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas before choosing to devote her time to raising her family and giving back through volunteerism.

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Michelle has been actively involved in the Raymore-Peculiar School District and community for many years. She has held various leadership positions in PTAs at multiple schools and in the Ray-Pec Band Booster Club, and has served on the Ray-Pec Citizens Advisory Council. She currently chairs Ray-Pec Cares and volunteers at her local church. In recognition of her dedication to students and families, Michelle was honored as the 2026 Ray-Pec Volunteer of the Year.

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In addition to her volunteer work, Michelle is the Foundation Assistant for the Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation. She is passionate about supporting students, staff, and families and is honored to help further the Foundation’s mission to enhance educational opportunities for the benefit of the Raymore-Peculiar community.

Laurie was born & raised in Buffalo, NY.  She graduated from Binghamton University in upstate NY with a Bachelors in Biology.  She married Jeff in 1997 & they moved around the United States 6+ times before moving to Raymore in 2021.  Laurie previously worked in Healthcare & Medical I.T. before deciding to be a full time stay at home mom.  She has enjoyed volunteering at all of her daughter’s schools.   Laurie has been an active participant in the PTA at Timber Creek, and now EMS.  She has also been volunteering at CAN Food Pantry every week for the past 4 years.   Laurie loves helping with any & all Staff Appreciation events!

Sandy is a Commercial Relationship Banker with Hawthorn Bank and a graduate of the University of Missouri–Kansas City Bloch School of Business, where she earned a bachelor's degree in Finance. She and her husband have been married for many years and are the proud parents of three children and grandparents to four grandchildren. Sandy is active in the community, serving on the boards of the Ray-Pec Public School Foundation and the Cass Community Health Foundation, and is also a member of the Bel-Ray Rotary Club. In her free time, she enjoys camping, cheering on the Dallas Cowboys, and spending time with family.

Tyson Markham is a Senior Vice President with Bank of America, serving nonprofit, higher education, and healthcare clients across the Denver, Omaha, and Kansas City markets. He joined Bank of America in November 2018. Prior to his current role, Tyson worked with school districts, municipalities, and other governmental entities on public bond issuances and financing initiatives.

Tyson holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Missouri-Columbia. He and his wife, Jennifer, have lived in Raymore, Missouri, since 2011 and have two sons who attend schools within the district.