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 16+ years of experience in the nonprofit space, previously serving as COO and Vice President of Youth, Family and Clinical Services for Better Family Life, where she developed and led programs that impact approx. 8,000 students each year. She also has served on the Board of Education for the Jennings School District since 2004, currently as President, and is a former councilwoman for the city of Jennings. Miranda is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia and the Brown School’s Inside the CEO leadership program.

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 nearly 20 years of experience in operations management and process improvement for various industries. Prior to Little Bit, he served as Director of Operations for Hungry Planet. Don holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a Master’s degree in International Marketing.

Michelle has spent the majority of her career in marketing and communications, building Fortune 500 brand stories and connections with consumers. In the past decade, she’s shifted her consumer brands work to nonprofit organizations and schools, emphasizing fundraising and relationship development. Michelle has a Bachelor’s of Journalism degree from University of Missouri-Columbia.

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 marketing, professional football and the arts before joining the Little Bit team.