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MEUHP Leadership


The MEUHP is a self-funded, non-profit health plan that is owned and controlled by participating the schools districts. The districts elect a nine-member board of their peers to run the plan.

2024-2025 Executive Committee

Board Members & Vice Chairs

Executive Director, Ashley McMillian
President, John French, Lewis County C-1
Vice President, Scott Guilkey, Excelsior Springs 40
Treasurer, John Dern, Junction Hill C-12
Secretary, Matt Copeland, Craig R-III


Board Members & Vice Chairs

Southwest Region

    Board Member, John Dern, Junction Hill C-12

Cental Region

    Board Member, Ty Crain, Fulton 58

Southeast Region

    Board Member, Joey Watkins, Pemiscot R-III

South Central Region

    Board Member, Stephanie Barbagiovanni, Eminence R-1

Northeast Region

    Board Member, John French, Lewis County C-I

West Central Region

    Board Member, Kevin Goddard, Rich Hill R-IV

Northwest Region

    Board Member, Matt Copeland, Craig R-III

St. Louis Region

    Board Member, Open

Kansas City Region

    Board Member, Scott Guilkey, Excelsior Springs 40

Map of MEUHP Regions

MEUHP Regions Map