Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri, Inc. welcomes three new board members

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Lee Ann Blazer, Crystal Bupp and Cole Soptic have joined the Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri, Inc. board of directors.

Blazer currently serves as the retail manager at the Mound City location of Nodaway Valley Bank. Working in the banking industry for 14 years, Blazer is happy to be involved with the Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri and looks forward to meeting new people, networking and improving communities.

Bupp currently serves as the city administrator for Milan, Missouri. Before her administrator position, Bupp was appointed as the deputy director of legislative affairs at the Missouri Department of Economic Development. Working in leadership positions in the governor's office, the following year she eventually worked her way led her to serve as the executive director of the Missouri Democratic Party in Jefferson City and as the state director for a presidential candidate during the 2016 elections.

Soptic currently works for Farmers State Bank and serves on numerous community boards. His achievements include: Eagle Scout Award, Paul Harris Fellow Award and graduation from the leadership Northwest Missouri class of 2023.

"The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri, Inc. is a public charity with a mission to improve the quality of life in Northwest Missouri by promoting and facilitating charitable giving," said the press release.