Missouri Mansion Preservation is pleased to welcome three new Board of Directors.

Mike Esser

Mike Esser (St. Louis) is the Edward Jones partner who oversees government relations. He supports economic development across Missouri as chair of the Hawthorn Foundation, a nonprofit group made up of area business leaders. The organization donated more than $250,000 from its annual budget of $2.8 million to the Missouri Partnership last month — money to help Missouri pay to promote economic development.

Debra Hollingsworth

Deborah Hollingsworth (St. Louis) is vice president for external affairs at SBC Missouri. She is in charge of charitable giving at the telecommunications company, which is one of the largest employers in the St. Louis area. Hollingsworth has served on many non-profit boards, provided leadership for fundraising campaigns and strategic planning.

Jane Stacy

Jane Stacy (Cape Girardeau) served as the Director of Development and Alumni Services for Southeast Missouri University Foundation for over 35 years. During her time as Director of Alumni Services, Jane Stacy planned and implemented 35 homecoming celebrations, developed the Young Alumni Merit Award and the Distinguished Service Award, enhanced the Alumni Merit Awards, and raised millions of dollars for the university.

Stacy has a family affiliation with The Missouri Governor’s Mansion as her sister is former First Lady Betty Hearnes.