Educate, support research and improve the quality of life for persons with Parkinson’s.
ABOUT US
Our Story
Parkinson's Group of the Ozarks is a non-profit organization based out of Springfield, Missouri. The organization was founded in 1999 by Mel DeVries with a mission to educate, support research, and improve the quality of life for persons with Parkinson's.
For over two decades PGO has worked tirelessly to help people with Parkinson’s Disease. PGO and its supporters provided the vision to establish the first clinic for Parkinson’s patients known as Parkinson’s Clinic of the Ozarks in 2001. In 2015 the clinic moved to the West tower at Cox Medical Center South becoming part of the Jared Neuroscience Center. Through ongoing community collaborations, classes and education offered, PGO provides access to programs and services for the welfare of Parkinsonians, their care partners, families, and friends.


MEET THE TEAM
Board of Directors
Our board of directors come from a variety of backgrounds, including medical, financial, education, legal, and wellness. Each member brings a unique set of skills that helps our organization achieve its mission.

JUSTIN MILAM
President

PAT AUSTON
Vice President

DON SMILLIE
Treasurer

BECKY BROWN
Board Member

JULIE CRAVEY-CASSITY
Board Member

SHAUNA SMITH-YATES
Board Member

SHAWNA TINDALL
Board Member
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MELISSA MILLER YOUNG
Board Member

JOANNE BOURBON
Board Member

DAWN DAVIS
Board Member

KATHERINE DOUGLAS-JOHNSON
Board Member

TRICIA HOLT
Board Member

JEANNE CARPENTER
Board Member

JUNE KINCHELOE
Board Member

LISA POTTHOFF
Advisory Member

DR. KENNETH SHARLIN
Advisory Member
HONORARY LIFETIME MEMBERS
HARRY BECKETT
MEL DEVRIES
DAVID HUFF
MARK D. MCLEAN
DICK SMITH
CHARLENE STADE
SUPPORT STAFF

CASSI LOCKE
Executive Assistant