Who We Are

Our amazing staff make running our sites possible. Most of our staff members are Youth Development Professionals or YDPs. They work in the classrooms each day to ensure the safety, edification and enjoyment of our Club Members. Others keep our facilities clean, prepare meals, run our front office, and complete many other tasks. We pride ourselves on being a consistent community employer. For the privacy of our workers, only the management team are listed here.

Elisabeth earned her Bachelor’s Degree in psychology with an emphasis on Child & Adolescent Psychology. She has been with the Club since 2017, starting as a Youth Development Professional, serving in various roles and eventually as Executive Director.  Elisabeth enjoys her family, church, and the opportunity to serve both the community and Club. Elisabeth can be reached at director@bgcwp.com.

Inocencio, his wife and their 3 children have lived in West Plains for the last 19 years.  Inocencio obtained his Bachelors Degree in Accounting and General Management, with an emphasis on
human resources and leadership. He is excited for the opportunity to invest in his community and the Club through his new role. Inocencio can be reached at finance@bgcwp.com.

Donna is a born and raised Thayer native. She has been working for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Greater West Plains Area - Thayer Branch since 2016 in various capacities. Donna has an enormous heart for the Club and for our Club Members. She also works as a paraprofessional and librarian at Thayer High School. Donna has three amazing adult children and two perfect grandchildren so far.

Brandy relocated to Missouri with her husband and two of their four children in 2025. She brings nearly a decade of teaching experience to our organization. In her own words, “I have a heart for working with youth, and I believe there is always room for improvement in life. I hope I can share my knowledge and skills to help the community and Club continue to flourish.” Brandy can be reached at programs@bgcwp.com

Our Board is a dedicated group of community members who freely offer their resources and guidance to the Club. Their experiences, Club service, connections, and financial contributions make our Club thrive. If you are interested in serving in a Board capacity, please email director@bgcwp.com and we will pass your information along to our Board.

Board Secretary