Staff Leadership

Tom has over 35 years experience developing and implementing strategies to provide company-wide best practices and innovative processes. He spent 30 years at Anheuser-Busch in senior management roles overseeing procurement, planning, finance and administration. Tom holds a Bachelor’s in Finance and an MBA from Saint Louis University.

Miranda has 25+ years of experience in the nonprofit space, previously serving as COO and Vice President of Youth, Family and Clinical Services for Better Family Life (BFL), where she developed and led programs that impacted approx. 8,000 students each year. Prior to BFL, Miranda played a key role in the St. Louis Rams’ Community/Public Relations departments, helped launch player foundations and worked for St. Louis 2004. She actively serves on several community boards, including North County Incorporated, and has served on the Board of Education for the Jennings School District since 2004, currently as President. She is also a former councilwoman for the City of Jennings and district director for Missouri’s 1st Congressional District. Miranda is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia and the Brown School’s and George Warren Brown Executive leadership programs.

Erica has 20+ years of experience dedicated to engaging, empowering, and educating youth and families. She spent over 17 years with Better Family Life, most recently as Vice President of Youth, Family and Clinical Services. Erica holds an MBA from Fontbonne University and a Certificate in Process Operations and Project Management from Maryville University.

Don has over two decades of experience in operations and continuous improvement across the manufacturing, drilling, mining, and construction industries. His career spans roles as CEO of Commercial Training Solutions and Director of Operations at Hungry Planet®. He holds an MBA from Middlebury Institute of International Studies and a Masters in Chinese Pedagogy from The Ohio State University.

Amber has 8+ years of experience in many aspects of Human Resources, with a focus in employee relations and leadership development. Before joining Little Bit, she knew about the organization’s impact through one of the many schools Little Bit supports. Amber holds a master’s degree in HR Management from Lindenwood University and SHRM-CP certification from the Society for Human Resource Management.

Prior to Little Bit, Marcus has held leadership roles as Executive Director of Bayer YMCA and VP of Career Services at Rung For Women. He also was on the coaching staff of the Saint Louis University’s Men’s Basketball team. Marcus also works with the ESPN network as a men’s basketball color commentator for the Missouri Valley Conference and University of Evansville. He is a graduate of the University of Evansville.

Maura has 10+ years of experience working with youth and educational programming. Prior to Little Bit, she worked with organizations such as Lifewise STL and City Academy and was an AmeriCorps NCCC. Maura holds a Bachelor’s in Educational Studies and Human Services from the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

Merritt has a 30-year background in community outreach, development, marketing and public relations. She says a desire to engage members of diverse backgrounds and make a meaningful impact in the community drew her to Little Bit. A graduate of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, Merritt held positions in journalism, marketing, professional football and the arts before joining the Little Bit team.

Dale brings over 8 years of operations experience across diverse industries, including construction, food distribution, and manufacturing. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Marketing, and Management from Drury University.

William is a dedicated youth development professional with over 20 years of experience supporting and mentoring young people in diverse settings, including juvenile detention centers, group homes, and educational programs. William is passionate about helping students discover their individual path to success. He holds a Bachelor’s in Organizational Leadership, with minors in Music and Sociology, blending structure, creativity, and social awareness in his approach to education and mentorship.