Board of Trustees

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.

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 a seventh grader, he is known for bringing pizzazz to board photos and meetings with his signature bowtie.

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 HBHA through and through. His parents were one of the six couples to found the school, he and all four siblings are graduates, his wife Rachel (Pase) is a ’94 alum, and his oldest child graduated in 2023, with three more to go. Whether serving as board president, working on professional photography, volunteering in the Ram’s Café, or countless other Jewish and non-Jewish local boards, David is a leader in our community.

Todd lives in Boca Raton with his family and manages Southern NCSY. As a former Kansas Citian and HBHA student, he has remained connected to our 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 excited to have his oldest daughter in kindergarten at HBHA.

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

Jessica is an active community stakeholder with four children at HBHA. As a physician and instructor, she embraces the meaningful opportunity to contribute, despite her demanding work schedule, and is committed to seeing HBHA thrive.

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. 

Alice has been a practicing attorney in the Kansas City area for 20 years and currently serves on the executive board for JFS after joining the board in 2019. She is a dedicated Jewish community member who seeks to grow our community. Alice is married to an alum and has two children at the school. 

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, Kaylee, have 3 kids at HBHA.

David Soffer is the Director of State Engagement at Combat Antisemitism Movement, where he brings nearly 20 years of experience in government and public affairs, combined with a personal commitment to fighting antisemitism. Previously, David served under the last three Kansas governors, holding key positions in policy and intergovernmental affairs.

A longtime advocate for Jewish communities, David has served on four different Jewish community organization boards and continues to fight tirelessly in Topeka for our community's needs.

Married to an HBHA alum, he has two students at the school and is a member of the Finance Committee. 

Jason is an Oculofacial Plastic & Orbital Surgeon who also chairs the Ophthalmology Department at KU Medical Center. He has three students at HBHA and travels to the Northeast for family visits whenever he can. Jason is a member of the CSA Committee.

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.