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Anthony joined John Knox Village in 2016 as the administrator of the Village Care Center skilled nursing center. In 2021, he was appointed vice president of health and community services where he oversaw the Village Care Center, Village Assisted Living, Home Health by John Knox Village, Helpers In-Home Care and Hospice by John Knox Village. His tenure as president and CEO began in July 2025.

Prior to joining the Village, Anthony worked for Ascension Living as the executive director of St. Mary’s Manor in Blue Springs, Missouri, and as the assistant administrator of Alexian Brother’s Lansdowne Village in St. Louis.

Anthony has served on the LeadingAge Missouri board of directors since 2015, most recently as the chair-elect. He also is a graduate of Leadership Lee’s Summit’s class of 2020. Anthony has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Missouri Baptist University and a master’s degree in healthcare administration from Lindenwood University.

Steve Seggerman was named John Knox Village Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer in 2025. He joined the Village community in December 2019 as the director of finance.

Prior to joining the Village, Steve worked at the senior living community Bishop Spencer Place for 15 years. During his tenure there, he served as CEO for 10 years and chief financial officer for 5 years. Before joining Bishop Spencer Place, Steve spent a decade in public accounting, mainly with the firm KPMG, where he was a senior manager responsible for conducting audits of senior living and healthcare organizations. Steve has a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from Iowa State University and a Master of Business Administration from Rockhurst University. He is a certified public accountant and a former licensed nursing home administrator.

Currently, Steve serves as a Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce board member (his term expires in December 2027). He is also a graduate of the Leadership Lee’s Summit Class of 2022.

Maria joined John Knox Village as public relations manager in 1988. She was later promoted to vice president of resident relations, and in fall 2007 was promoted to vice president of senior living. Among her responsibilities, Maria oversees the Village’s independent living business unit and a broad range of resident programs and services to meet the needs of residents across the continuum.

Maria has presented on a number of communications and programming topics at retirement community industry conferences on both the state and national levels and was a member of the Public Relations Task Force for the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging. She has served on the board of directors of the Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce and chaired the chamber’s Public Relations Committee. Prior to joining the Village, she managed public relations for Hyatt Legal Services, a nationwide law firm.

Maria holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and public relations from Iowa State University.

Laurie joined John Knox Village as vice president of human resources in July 2017. She has served organizations in a variety of industries, including healthcare, banking, energy services, behavioral health and hospitality. Prior to joining the Village, she was director of human resources for Via Christi Health in Pittsburg, Kansas. She also worked for Kirkpatrick Bank as vice president of human resources and Diamondback Energy Services as vice president of human resources, both of which are based in Oklahoma.

Laurie serves on the Board of Directors of the Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce, University Missouri Kansas City Bloch School HR Advisory Board, Eastern Jackson County Workforce Development Board, and is a recent graduate from Leadership Lee’s Summit.

Laurie holds a bachelor’s degree in human resources management from the University of Central Arkansas, and a Master of Science in organizational leadership from Columbia Southern University. Committed to professional development, Laurie is an active member of the American Society for Health Care Human Resources Administration, the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), and the Society of Leadership and Success. She also is a member of SHRM of Greater Kansas City.

Gail Benne joined John Knox Village as Foundation President in 2012. She comes to the Village with an extensive background in fundraising and philanthropic leadership. Prior to joining the Foundation, Gail was director of the Kingswood Foundation where she secured funding for the community’s various programs and projects. She also is past vice president of development for Wayside Waifs, as well as director of development for Hope House and Rose Brooks Center.

Gail holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Nebraska.