Board of Trustees

Mike is the parent of a 2023 graduate, a Portfolio Manager at American Century, and HBHA’s Finance Committee Chair. Originally from Pennsylvania, he is a true Philly sports fan who enjoys traveling with his wife and children.  

Lori is a neurologist focused on sleep medicine and leads a dedicated sleep clinic. She is the mom of three HBHA students and chair of the alumni subcommittee.

David is an economics professor at the University of Kansas and the Executive Director of the American Society of Health Economists. As the parent of an HBHA Middle Schooler, he is known for bringing pizzazz to board photos and meetings with his signature bowtie.

Lara Krigel Pabst graduated from HBHA in 1997 and is deeply committed to supporting the school, which she believes is an essential piece of Kansas City's Jewish community. Lara is an Employment Law attorney and shareholder at her firm, Krigel Nugent + Moore, P.C. Lara is a past president of the Board of Directors for Jewish Family Services. She is currently a Vice Chair for the Board of Trustees and serves as the head of the Grants Committee for the Jewish Community Foundation. Lara loves spending time with her husband, Ben, their three kids, and two dogs. 

Michael is the VP of marketing at BarkleyOKRP (one of the largest independent advertising agencies in the country) and the parent of two HBHA graduates. His professional background includes significant time as an organizational leader and development professional in the non-profit sector. In addition to his role on the Executive Committee, Michael is a member of the Finance Committee and the PR, Recruitment, and Retention Committee. His attendance at Ram sporting events further showcases his dedication to HBHA (even after his daughters have graduated). Michael and his wife Julie live in Kansas City, MO.

Moran was raised in Israel, where she earned her LLB from the University of Haifa and later completed a Master's in Real Estate (MRE) at the Technion. She built her professional foundation in real estate law before transitioning into business ownership. She currently serves as Co-Owner and CFO of IntegratelT I Automation & Security. Moran is actively involved in her community, serving as Chair of PJ Library and Co-President of HBHA's PTO, in addition to participating in several committees with the Jewish Federation. She is a mother of two boys, David and Rephael, who both attend HBHA. 

Katja is an HBHA alumna (Class of 2007) who returned to Kansas City in 2024 with her husband, Ari, and their four children, two of whom (Noa and Kobi) are already HBHA students. Both Katja and Ari served in the IDF as lone soldiers in elite combat units. Katja is an attorney at an education benefits technology company, where she serves as corporate governance, securities, and employment counsel. She currently serves on HBHA's Governance Committee, contributed to the recent review of the bylaws, and is committed to continued service to the HBHA community. 

Jerry, a retired attorney, has long appreciated and enjoyed the opportunity to serve and support the Jewish community through membership on multiple boards and committees, including, most recently, those of the Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City and the Midwest Center for Holocaust Education.  At HBHA, he currently serves on the strategic planning and governance committees.  Jerry is committed to HBHA and the essential role it plays in providing a firm foundation for its students, shaping and preparing them for the future.

Isaac is the President of a private equity firm focused on multi-family housing and investment real estate. He remains close to his HBHA graduating class and is proud to have his two daughters, Galit and Shoshana, at HBHA.

Chris is a Director at SS&C Technologies and a parent of two HBHA students and one HBHA graduate. Originally from the UK, Chris also lived in Asia before landing in the heartland. He volunteers as an assistant basketball coach and as chair of the Annual Campaign subcommittee.

Ellen has a long history of involvement with many local organizations, including Beth Shalom, Jewish Community Campus, Jewish Community Center, Jewish Federation, Johnson County Health Department, MOCSA, Safehome, and KU Hillel. She is a former HBHA parent and a current HBHA grandparent.  

Jon is originally from New York, but since moving to Kansas City, he has become a huge asset to our Jewish community. Jon is the Director of Transformational Giving at the Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City and an active leader at BIAV. He and his wife, Kaley have three kids at HBHA: Danielle, Noah, and Eliana.

Eva serves as Senior Vice President of Marketing at Tortoise Capital, an asset management firm, where she leads the company's marketing strategy and brings more than 24 years of industry experience. In addition to her professional role, she has been actively involved in community leadership. Eva served on the boards of the JCC and HBHA, where she also participated in both the search and strategic planning committees. She previously held leadership roles at BIAV, including Vice President of Finance and President. Eva and her husband, Jason, have three children attending HBHA: Ruby, Maddy, and Samson. 

Jean retired as the first director of MCHE, which she helped build into the successful organization it is today, and now contributes a great deal of time to the success of HBHA’s annual Civic Service Award Celebration. When not raising funds, she splits her time between grandchildren, both in and out of town. Both of her children are HBHA graduates.  
 

Jeremy is an HBHA graduate who joined the school in eighth grade at a pivotal moment that helped shape his leadership perspective and long-term trajectory. A Kansas City native and supply chain expert, he brings nearly 20 years of enterprise experience in procurement strategy, operational transformation, and global supply chain optimization. Deeply rooted in the Kansas City Jewish community, Jeremy is an active member of both the Alumni and Endowment Committees, where he applies a strategic lens to support the school's continued impact.