Debi volunteered as an advocate in Newton County and saw first-hand the impact of CASA. She knew that children in Jasper County needed advocates, so she founded Jasper County CASA. Debi has been our executive director since 2019. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and is a CPA. Debi has been a full-time volunteer since Jasper County CASA began.
Becky began with Jasper County CASA as a volunteer accountant in 2024 and started full-time in her current role in early 2025. Prior to that, she worked at Leggett & Platt for 19 years in various accounting and audit roles, leaving as a Staff VP in Corporate Accounting. Becky is responsible for accounting and reporting at CASA and supports Debi and the staff in any way she can. Becky holds a B.S. in Accounting and is a CMA (Certified Management Accountant).
Kelly was a member of Class 13 and served as an advocate before joining our team in August of 2022. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in communication from PSU.
Prior to joining our staff in August of 2023, Ericka was a foster parent with a CASA assigned to her case. Ericka wears a lot of hats, but her favorite thing is creating children’s programs, activities, and parties. She holds two degrees from MSSU, a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish.
Skylar has been with Jasper County CASA since March of 2022. She holds a BSW from MSSU and an MSW from MSU.
Bradley has been an advocate with Jasper County CASA since 2020. Having retired from the entrepreneurial world in the summer of 2024, he immediately joined the team as an Advocate Supervisor. Brad is responsible for coordinating and implementing preservice training. He has a B.S. in Sociology and a minor in Philosophy from MSSU. He comes to us having enjoyed time as both a worker and a supervisor for Missouri Children’s Division across multiple program areas.
Robin is a retired educator with over 20 years of experience. She began her career as an elementary teacher in Webb City Schools. She was an elementary school counselor before becoming an assistant principal, then principal. Robin holds the following degrees:
B.S. Elementary Education – Missouri Southern State University
M.S. Elementary Education – Southwest Missouri State University
Educational Specialist Administration – Southwest Missouri State University
Prior to joining the CASA team in May of 2025, Ashlee was Director of a local preschool for 17 years. She is also a CASA volunteer, currently on her second case. Ashlee is the CASA liaison for Family Treatment Court and works with Ericka on Children’s Programming activities. She has a B.S. degree in general studies from MSSU.
Before joining the CASA team in May of 2025, Abby worked in special education, higher education Residence Life and is an in-home services provider. Along with her position of Advocate Supervisor, she holds the role of Fostering Futures and Teen Programming Coordinator. Abby has a BFA in Theater Performance and a Master of Science in Management.
Lisa has been with us since January 2023. She began as an Advocate Supervisor and launched the Fostering Futures Program here at Jasper County CASA. In her current position, Lisa supports the Director of Development & Marketing with graphic design, event planning, fundraising, and marketing/communication projects. Prior to joining the CASA team, she worked for 10 years leading career development workshops and providing individual and group career counseling at several California universities and a social services agency. Lisa earned a B.A. in Psychology from CSU Channel Islands and an M.S. in Counseling & Guidance from California Lutheran University.