01/11/2025
PRESS RELEASE
๐๐ข๐ฅ ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ง๐ ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๐ฆ๐
๐๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ญ๐ฌ, ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฑ
๐ ๐ถ๐ฑ ๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ ๐ฉ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ฒ๐๐บ ๐ช๐ฒ๐น๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ๐ ๐ก๐ฒ๐ ๐๐
๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ
๐ขโ๐๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ผ๐ป, ๐ ๐ข โ The Mid America Veterans Museum proudly announces its newly appointed Executive Board. These exceptional leaders bring a wealth of expertise and a deep commitment to serving veterans and their families.
๐ ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฎ๐ฒ๐น ๐ฆ๐๐ฎ๐ด๐ผ๐๐ธ๐ถ โ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป๐
Michael Stagoski, ChFC, CEPA, MBA, a decorated combat Army veteran and former Armor Officer who served during Operation Desert Storm, steps into the role of President. Michael's professional experience as a financial advisor with Edward Jones complements his leadership. He is committed to fostering sponsorship growth and enhancing visitor experiences. A devoted husband and father, Michaelโs family actively supports the Alzheimerโs Association, further highlighting his dedication to impactful causes.
๐๐ผ๐น๐ฏ๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐ฐ๐ต๐ฐ๐ผ๐ฐ๐ธ โ ๐ฉ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป๐
Colby Hitchcock, CFSP, CCO, CCrE, CCFE, is a Navy veteran who served aboard submarines for nearly a decade. He is the Director of Operations at Baue Funeral Homes, where he has built a distinguished career centered on guiding and educating families during difficult times. Colbyโs experiences, both in the military and as a community leader, provide him with a unique perspective that will benefit the museum's mission.
๐๐ฎ๐๐ผ๐ป ๐ ๐ฒ๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ๐ป โ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐
Jason Meinershagen, a dedicated firefighter with 26 years of service in St. Peters and a member of CCFR Community Outreach, has been named secretary of the museumโs executive board. A passionate advocate for veterans and military families, Jason has a long history of community involvement, including serving on the boards of Vision Leadership St. Charles County and the Cottleville-Weldon Spring Chamber of Commerce. He is also an ambassador for the Child Advocacy Center of Northeast Missouri. Married to his wife Judy for over 30 years and a proud father of five, Jason remains deeply committed to empowering patriotism and preserving the legacies of our nationโs heroes.
๐๐ฟ. ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ถ ๐ฆ๐๐ผ๐ฐ๐ธ โ ๐ง๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฟ
Dr. Lori Stock, a retired Doctor of Chiropractic and U.S. Air Force veteran, brings her expertise in healthcare and military service to her role as Treasurer. As the museumโs Volunteer Coordinator, she has demonstrated a passion for honoring veterans and their stories. Dr. Stock is committed to ensuring the museum's financial health and fostering a vibrant volunteer community.
The Mid America Veterans Museum looks forward to the vision and dedication of its new executive board as it continues its mission to honor and support veterans, preserve their stories, and educate future generations.
๐๐ฏ๐ผ๐๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ ๐ถ๐ฑ ๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ ๐ฉ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ฒ๐๐บ:
The Mid America Veterans Museum is dedicated to honoring the sacrifices of veterans, preserving their stories, and educating the community about the importance of their service. Located in OโFallon, MO, the museum is a beacon of remembrance and gratitude for those who have served.
For more information, please call the museum, 636-294-2657.
