Meet our Team
Julie Schupp
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Direct: 573-514-8154
Email: JulieS@BooneSupportedLiving.com
| Experience: | 20+ years |
| Busy With: | Disabilities Commission, Vice-Chair Columbia Inclusive Housing Network, Vice-Chair Fair Housing Task Force, member Chamber of Commerce, member Woodcrest Chapel, band vocals CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) VIC (Volunteer in Corrections) |
| Passion: | Julie has an endless passion for helping others succeed. It's what makes her such a valuable member of our team. |
| Fun: | For fun, Julie loves to sing and has a lovely. soothing voice. |
John Allen Jr.
Executive Director
Direct: 573-514-8156
Email: JohnA@BooneSupportedLiving.com
| Experience: | 18 years |
| Busy With: | Family, Coaching, RTD Ministries |
| Passion: | Being a husband/father/friend, Helping others find their own passions, Learing how to learn, Leading |
| Fun: | Sports (Cubs and Eagles), Sports, Sports |
Christina Holt RN
Nursing Coordinator
Direct: 573-514-8157
Email: ChristinaH@BooneSupportedLiving.com
| Experience: | 17+ years |
| Busy With: | Christina keeps herself busy as a parent and as an RN. It's a lot to tackle, but she is up to the task. |
| Passion: | Christina is most passionate about her family, which is what makes her such a loving mother. |
| Fun: | Riding ATVs |
Charles Parrish
Development Director
Direct: 573-544-0533
Email: CharlesP@BooneSupportedLiving.com
| Experience: | 5 years |
| Busy With: | Development of financial systems, community engagement, technology platforms, service model deployment and staff engagement |
| Passion: | Empowering those who are otherwise disenfranchised within society. This started early via volunteer work with Meals on Wheels during college through present, but has extended into volunteering with CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), CMCA (Central Missouri Community Action), CFAP (Columbia Foster & Adoption Project), VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) and being a foster parent since 2014. I've often said my dream-job would be to volunteer full-time. Since joining Boone Supported Living, my career has finally aligned with my values, which is extremely rewarding |
| Fun: | Volunteering is fun, but beyond that, I enjoy several outdoor activities, most notably riding on the Katy Trail. One of my favorite times of year is the True/False film festival and other incredible community activities that mid-Missouri has to offer. Spending time with family and friends. Traveling as time/budgets permit |
Alice Jones
Office Manager
Direct: 573-514-8155
Email: AliceJ@BooneSupportedLiving.com
| Experience: | 15+ years |
| Busy With: | Family and work keep Alice busy |
| Passion: | Her children, and helping others is what Alice is most passionate about |
| Fun: | Alice enjoys spending time family, reading, movies, and trivia. She also loves to travel |
Melinda Gollaher
Finance Manager
Direct: 636-649-0688
Email: MelindaG@BooneSupportedLiving.com
| Experience: | 9 years |
| Busy With: | Launching 2 sons into adulthood keeps Melinda busy on a daily basis. Even as they grow up, they still need their mom. Melinda is always happy to help them out. |
| Passion: | Work hard. Play hard - that's Melinda's mantra. She sticks to it, always helping the team while at work and knowing when it's time to blow off a little bit of steam. |
| Fun: | Float trips |
Leah Stein
Quality Assuarance Lead
Direct: 660-988-6605
Email: LeahS@BooneSupportedLiving.com
| Experience: | 20+ years |
| Busy With: | Raising bonus kids, supporting family members, church work, school |
| Passion: | Leah is passionate about helping staff learn skills to provide quality care to individuals, helping individuals transition from high school to all phases of adult life. She also currently serves as the Music Director at an area church |
| Fun: | Leah loves going to movies, theater, concerts, trivia contests, and escape rooms! |
Heather Dunn
Professional Manager
Direct: 573-355-1310
Email: HeatherD@BooneSupportedLiving.com
| Experience: | 13 years |
| Busy With: | Being a sports mom to 3 highly active kids and enjoying time in nature |
| Passion: | Heather is highly passionate about her family and friends. She strives to have a positive impact on individuals encountered in her professional career, as well as her personal life |
| Fun: | Heather enjoys being outside: hiking, kayaking, riding ATVs, boating, off-roading, bonfires, and adventuring to new places |
Lisa Attruia
Professional Manager - Evenings
Direct: 573-819-2944
Email: LisaA@BooneSupportedLiving.com
| Experience: | 12 years |
| Busy With: | You can see Lisa in the evenings supporting individuals and staff as she visits each home to ensure quality on an administrative level. Lisa is a powerful force in the workplace and uses her positive attitude and tireless energy to encourage others to work hard and succeed. She advocates for those who do not have a voice, and will go the extra mile to provide comfort and resolution for anyone needing support. |
| Passion: | Lisa is inspired daily by her family and fur-family |
| Fun: | In her free time, Lisa likes to swim, explore, and watch Marvel movies. She finds gratification in volunteering her grooming services for homeless dogs to give them a chance for a forever home. |
Gail Bogeart
House Manager
Direct: 573-825-2335
Email: GailB@BooneSupportedLiving.com
| Experience: | 8 years |
| Busy With: | Gail is busy helping raise two of her grandchildren, and ensuring our consumers live ordinary lives as much as possible |
| Passion: | Family means everything to Gail. She loves her job, and helping others |
| Fun: | Playing with her grandchildren, and swimming |
Kristen Hutson
House Manager
Direct: 573-819-0679
Email: KristenH@BooneSupportedLiving.com
| Experience: | 8 years |
| Busy With: | Family, Managing two ISL homes |
| Passion: | Kristen is very passionate about her family and friends. She is also very passionate about being a mother and working with all our individuals, and helping them succeed in life |
| Fun: | Float trips, hanging out with friends and family, road trips, bonfires |
