ABOUT US
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.
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For over 25 years, 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. Honorary lifetime board members, such as Harry Beckett, saw potential for beneficial community collaborations to provide wellness classes to help meet the varied needs and interests of Parkinson's families.
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.






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MEET THE TEAM
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.
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Interested in becoming a volunteer Board Member?
417-814-6067 or info@parkinsonsgroup.org.
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DAWN DAVIS
President

JUNE KINCHELOE
Vice President

JUSTIN MILAM
Treasurer

LAURA LARIMORE
Secretary

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

DON SMILLIE
Board Member

JEANNE CARPENTER
Board Member

PAT AUSTON
Board Member

KATHERINE DOUGLAS-JOHNSON
Board Member

TRICIA HOLT
Board Member

VACANCY
Board Member

LISA POTTHOFF
Advisory Member

VACANCY
Advisory Member
HONORARY LIFETIME MEMBERS
Harry Beckett
Joanne Bourbon
Rev. Mel Devries
David Huff
Mark D. McClean
Dick Smith
Charlene Stade
STAFF

CASSI LOCKE
Executive Assistant