Russ Weathers serves as the Chairman.
Russ Weathers is President and Chief Executive Officer of Agriculture Future of America, a not-for-profit organization.  AFA was founded in 1996 and Russ became the organization’s first executive in January 1997.

AFA’s purpose is to identify outstanding young people in rural America who have an interest in agriculture.  AFA supports their college education through scholarships and assisting these young people with their personal and professional career development skills.

Russ and his family moved to Liberty in 1968 when he was employed by Farmland Industries.  Russ soon became active in various community organizations in Liberty and the Kansas City area.  Russ served as a member of Liberty’s Planning and Zoning Commission, was elected to the City Council in 1976 and later served two terms as Mayor of Liberty.  Russ is currently Chair of the Liberty TIF Commission, as well as a founding director of the Partnership for Community Growth & Development.

Tim Pence is the Vice-Chairman.
Tim is Platte Valley Bank. He has twenty six years banking experience in various capacities. Tim received his  B.S. degree fromthe University of Missouri-Columbia and is a graduate of the School of Banking at Southern Methodist University.  

He currently is board member of the Liberty School District Foundation, on the loan committee for the Midwest Small Business Finance and a member of the East Clay Rotary Club. 

Michael Hagan is the secretary.

Michael is Vice President of Finance with B & B Theatres.   He holds an MBA from the University of Missouri, Kansas City.  He has lived and/or worked in Liberty since 1996.

He and his wife Melissa are involved with civic organizations and have served on several city boards and commissions.  Michael participated in the strategic planning process - "Liberty for All" for the City of Liberty in 2007-08.
When not at the office or in meetings, Michael can often be found chasing a small white ball around an area golf course.

Tom Atkins is the treasurer.
Tom has been with Patriots Bank since 2003 and currently serves as its Executive Vice President and on the Bank Board of Directors.  He has over 35 years of banking experience.  Tom's education background includes William Jewell College, Advanced School for Bank Officers, University  of Oklahoma and School of Banking - UMKC.  Additionally, he participates in the Missouri Bankers Association.  

He is a strong believer in community support.  Tom serves on several boards and commissions including the City of Liberty's Planning and Zoning Commission, the East Clay Rotary Club and Sons of the American Revolution.
Tom and his wife Elena have 2 grown children and 4 grandchildren.

Shane Davolt serves on the executive committee as the board member-at-large.

Shane is the principal at G M Peters Insurance Agency.