Our Mission is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with mental disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community. 

Special Olympics Missouri is proud of our financial health, returning 78% of every dollar back to program services. We are privileged to be recognized with these honors: BBB A+ Charity Accreditation, Guidestar Gold Level and Charity Navigator 4-star rating.

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Special Olympics Missouri

Special Olympics Missouri's headquarters in Jefferson City, United States

Larry Linthacum

Jerry Kliethermes

Jessica Anderson

Brian Neuner

Brian Naeger

The Education and Community Outreach Team at Special Olympics Missouri spearheads initiatives to integrate sports into the lives of individuals with mental disabilities through continuous programs and competitions. They work closely with schools, communities, and families to cultivate inclusive environments, enhance athletic opportunities, and promote awareness and engagement in Special Olympics activities. The team also collaborates with educators, public relations professionals, and athlete representatives to foster leadership, build partnerships, and ensure impactful communication and outreach efforts.

Education and Community Outreach Team

The Program Team at Special Olympics Missouri is responsible for organizing and implementing sports training and athletic competitions for children and adults with mental disabilities. They work collaboratively to plan events, coordinate with coaches, manage logistics, and ensure that each participant has a fulfilling and supportive experience. Additionally, they focus on fostering community engagement and promoting the organization's mission to provide inclusive opportunities for physical fitness and personal growth.

Program Team

The Leadership Team at Special Olympics Missouri oversees the strategic direction and management of the organization, ensuring alignment with its mission to provide year-round sports training and competition for individuals with mental disabilities. The team is responsible for executing high-level decision-making, developing fundraising strategies, maintaining financial health, and fostering partnerships with community and law enforcement agencies to enhance program services and outreach.

Leadership Team

The Development Team at Special Olympics Missouri is responsible for fundraising efforts, donor engagement, and securing financial resources to support the organization’s mission. This includes organizing events, managing donor relationships, pursuing grants, and ensuring the financial sustainability of programs that provide year-round sports training and competition opportunities for individuals with mental disabilities.

Development Team

The Chief and Vice Presidents team at Special Olympics Missouri plays a crucial leadership role, focusing on strategic planning, financial oversight, operational efficiency, and community engagement. This team ensures the organization maintains its high financial health and integrity, facilitates collaboration with law enforcement and corporate partners, and oversees program implementation to fulfill the mission of providing year-round sports training and athletic competition for individuals with mental disabilities.

Chief and Vice Presidents

The Directors team at Special Olympics Missouri is responsible for overseeing various operational and strategic functions across the organization. The Director Of Training leads the development and implementation of training programs for athletes, coaches, and volunteers. The Senior Director Of Human Resources manages employee relations, recruitment, and organizational culture. The IT Director ensures robust and secure information technology systems to support all programs and services. The Senior Director Of Finance supervises financial planning and management, ensuring fiscal responsibility. The Director Of Business & Staff Engagement focuses on enhancing employee engagement and aligning business operations with the organization's mission and values.

Special Olympics Missouri

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Teams

Education and Community Outreach Team

Program Team

Leadership Team

Development Team

Chief and Vice Presidents

Directors

Offices

Special Olympics Missouri

Org chart

Teams

Education and Community Outreach Team

Program Team

Leadership Team

Development Team

Chief and Vice Presidents

Directors

Offices

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