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Home Office Staff

We’re here to serve YOU! Contact the professional staff at the home office Monday through Friday when you have questions or need information. Call (800) 637-8030 or (314) 209-7142, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Central), or email staff at the addresses noted below.


Executive Office
William A. Edmunds
Executive Director
Ext. 102
E-mail: bedmunds@ogr.org

Bill is responsible for the overall administrative leadership of OGR, and serves as the organization's spokesperson representing the association’s mission and values. He enjoys traveling, a good movie and a great restaurant. Bill joined OGR in April 2003.

Administration
Pamela S. DeJohn
Administration Manager
Ext. 103
E-mail: pdejohn@ogr.org

Pam is responsible for day-to-day administrative needs of the association, handling the data retention/documentation of meetings and storage of association/employee materials. She enjoys dancing, golf and shopping. Pam joined OGR in March 2000.

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Accounting/Purchasing
Daniel W. Schnitzmeier
Director of Accounting
Ext. 111
E-mail: dschnitzmeier@ogr.org

Dan is responsible for capturing and reporting all financial activity, as it impacts OGR and its Golden Services Group subsidiary, and for overseeing all relevant aspects of the accounting department. He enjoys sporting activities, as a participant and observer. Dan joined OGR in July 1999.


Janet Canis
Senior Supervising Accountant
Ext. 126
E-mail: jcanis@ogr.org

Janet is responsible for the oversight of the association’s accounts receivable and payable, and prepares reports for management as needed. She enjoys reading and traveling. Janet joined OGR in May 2004.


Rachel L. Hahn

Accounts Receivable/Payable Coordinator
Ext. 116
E-mail: rhahn@ogr.org

Rachel is responsible for OGR and GSG accounts payable and receivable. She enjoys spending time shopping. Rachel joined OGR in June 2005.


David L. Taylor
Purchasing/Production Manager
Ext. 112
E-mail: dtaylor@ogr.org

Dave is responsible for processing member orders and purchasing OGR supplies and equipment. He also provides technical support to staff and coordinates the maintenance of OGR’s computer system. He enjoys antiquing. Dave joined OGR in January 1990.

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Communications/Public Relations
Janet J. Protzel

Director of Communications
Ext. 108
E-mail: jprotzel@ogr.org

Janet is responsible for the development and production of OGR’s marketing communications vehicles. She serves as managing editor of The Independent, conducts the association’s public relations activities, and directs OGR’s National Family Appreciation Month awareness program. Janet enjoys movies and theater, music, reading and ethnic cooking. Janet joined OGR in May 1999.

Svetlana Bostick
Graphic Designer/Communications Assistant
Ext. 119
Email: sbostick@ogr.org

Svetlana is responsible for the design and layout of OGR publications and promotional materials, including The Independent. She also is the contact for display and classified advertising, magazine subscriptions, and distribution of death notices. Svetlana enjoys reading world classics, photography and painting, and teaching her twin daughters Russian. She joined OGR in October 2007.


Education/Meetings
Jenny K. Gabbert
Education/Meetings Coordinator
Ext. 120
E-mail: jgabbert@ogr.org

Jenny is responsible for support on all educational seminars, conferences, distance education programs, meetings and other meetings-related activities. She enjoys traveling, golfing and relaxing with a good book. Jenny joined OGR in December 2000.

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Membership
Karen L. Gentles

Director of Membership
Ext. 105
E-mail: kgentles@ogr.org

Karen is responsible for member retention programs, recruiting new member firms, managing the Family Contact Program and related Exemplary Service Awards, and overseeing the volunteer program. She enjoys biking, hiking and reading anything by Jan Karon. Karen joined OGR in August 2004.


Debi Tignor-Wall
Member Relations Coordinator
Ext. 121
E-mail: dtignorwall@ogr.org

Debi is responsible for coordinating the new member welcome process, InfoShare networking program, member renewals and dues option program, and for maintaining the integrity of the database. She enjoys swing dancing, reading, movies and travel. Debi joined OGR in September 2003.


Irene K. Ditmars

Family Contact Coordinator & Receptionist
Ext. 100
E-mail: iditmars@ogr.org

Irene is responsible for greeting callers and directing them to appropriate staff. She also provides administrative support to the Family Contact and Exemplary Service Awards programs. She enjoys garage sales and babysitting. Irene joined OGR in August 2006.

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Products & Services
Anna Marie Wehr

Director of Products & Services
Ext. 110
E-mail: amwehr@ogr.org

Anna Marie is responsible for OGR’s Golden Services Group co-op buying program, working closely with suppliers and members to increase participation. She enjoys playing sand volleyball and Bunco. Anna Marie joined OGR in September 2003.

Maureen M. Hayes
Senior Service Consultant
Ext. 109
E-mail: mhayes@ogr.org

Maureen is responsible for the promotion and sales of products and services offered to OGR members. She enjoys horseback riding, camping and fishing. Maureen joined OGR in October 1995.


OGR Headquarters:

Mailing address
P.O. Box 28689
St. Louis, MO 63146-1189

Street address
13523 Lakefront Dr.
Earth City, MO 63045

Telephone: (314) 209-7142 or (800) 637-8030
Fax: (314) 209-1289
E-mail: info@ogr.org
Web site: www.ogr.org

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