Aging Best is passionate about advocating for your needs. 

We coordinate and support the teams below who work hard to ensure that all older Missourians' needs are met.

Meet your advocates.

Aging Best Silver Haired Legislators

  • Senators: Harry Kennedy

  • Representatives: Francie Rohrer, Sharon Swon, Kay Wood

SHL advocates for the advancement of policies that effectively address the needs of aging Missourians. All ten of Missouri's SHL delegations have dedicated volunteers aged 60 and older who advocate for our community members. Thanks to their dedication, many critical issues receive attention at the local and state level.

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Aging Best Board of Directors

  • Chief Executive Officer: Rebecca Nowlin

  • President: Dixie Collins (Audrain County)

  • Vice President: Joanne Zap (Phelps County)

  • Secretary & Treasurer: Tony Wening (Cole County)

  • Members: Alan Wiese (Camden County), Bill Calkins (Crawford County), William Hammons (Dent County), Bob Niebruegge (Gasconade County), James Jeffries (Laclede County), Ron Ellis (Morgan County)

Aging Best is committed to effective governance, transparency, and accountability in its operations. We believe it’s the best way to assure the public we are following our mission and are good stewards of the funds entrusted to us.

990 Tax Returns FY 2020

Audit Report FY 2021

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Aging Best Advisory Council

  • Chair:

  • Vice Chair: Hossain "Hoss" Dashtaki (Cole County)

  • Secretary: Gary Hacker (Gasconade County)

  • Members: Sharon Swon (Audrain County), Francie Rohrer (Crawford County), David Overstreet (Howard County), Linda Beckham (Miller County), Vickie Schroeder (Moniteau County), Harold Vande Harr (Morgan County), Judith Neff (Pulaski County)

The Advisory Council advises the Board of Directors and staff on establishing priorities and developing programs for aging programs in the counties served by Aging Best. 

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