Gary D. Duncan

Director/Board Member at

The United Way of Southwest Missouri

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Gary D.
Duncan is currently the Director at Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, The United Way of Southwest Missouri, Joplin Business & Industrial Development Corp., and a Member at American College of Healthcare Executives.
He was previously the President & Chief Executive Officer at Freeman Health System, Director at VHA, Inc., and Director at Arvest Bank (Shawnee, Oklahoma).
He obtained his undergraduate degree from Heidelberg University (Ohio).

Gary D. Duncan active positions

Companies	Position	Start
American College of Healthcare Executives American College of Healthcare Executives Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a professional society of healthcare executives	Corporate Officer/Principal	2009-04-26
Joplin Business & Industrial Development Corp. Joplin Business & Industrial Development Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Joplin Business & Industrial Development Corp operates in the HR & Staffing industry. The private company is based in Joplin, MO.	Director/Board Member	2009-04-26
The United Way of Southwest Missouri The United Way of Southwest Missouri Part of United Way Worldwide, The United Way of Southwest Missouri is a regional community-focused organization dedicated to improving health, education, financial stability, and overall living conditions across southwest Missouri and southeast Kansas. The company is based in Joplin, MO. The organization serves counties including Jasper, Newton, Barton, and McDonald in Missouri, and Crawford, Cherokee, and Labette in Kansas. Its mission centers on supporting neighbors facing challenges by enhancing access to quality health insurance and care, promoting youth success from early childhood through college and career, fostering financial freedom for individuals and families, and providing urgent resources such as social services, disaster relief, and food security. The organization’s strategic framework is built around youth opportunity, financial stability, healthy communities, and community resiliency. United Way advances its mission through funding and partnering with 23 community agencies, managing initiatives like the Care Partner Network, and mobilizing volunteers and local leaders. Programs include the Little Blue Bookshelf, which promotes early literacy by distributing books through community-placed shelves and events; the Critical Medical Needs Program, which assists households facing health crises in maintaining utility services; and food security support via partnerships with local pantries and meal programs. Community engagement is encouraged through donations, volunteering, and participation in events such as the annual Day of Action. Additional resources provided include a 2-1-1 help line, community calendars, and educational initiatives like the Born Learning Trail.	Director/Board Member	2009-04-26
Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce	Director/Board Member	2009-04-26

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Former positions of Gary D. Duncan

Companies	Position	End
Arvest Bank (Shawnee, Oklahoma) Arvest Bank (Shawnee, Oklahoma) Regional BanksFinance State chartered commercial bank	Director/Board Member	2013-07-08
VHA, Inc. VHA, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides medical practice management services	Director/Board Member	-
Freeman Health System Freeman Health System Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit organization that provides healthcare and behavioral health services	President	-

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VHA, Inc. VHA, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides medical practice management services	Commercial Services
Heidelberg University (Ohio) Heidelberg University (Ohio) Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
American College of Healthcare Executives American College of Healthcare Executives Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a professional society of healthcare executives	Commercial Services
Freeman Health System Freeman Health System Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit organization that provides healthcare and behavioral health services	Commercial Services
Arvest Bank (Shawnee, Oklahoma) Arvest Bank (Shawnee, Oklahoma) Regional BanksFinance State chartered commercial bank	Finance
Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce	Commercial Services
The United Way of Southwest Missouri The United Way of Southwest Missouri Part of United Way Worldwide, The United Way of Southwest Missouri is a regional community-focused organization dedicated to improving health, education, financial stability, and overall living conditions across southwest Missouri and southeast Kansas. The company is based in Joplin, MO. The organization serves counties including Jasper, Newton, Barton, and McDonald in Missouri, and Crawford, Cherokee, and Labette in Kansas. Its mission centers on supporting neighbors facing challenges by enhancing access to quality health insurance and care, promoting youth success from early childhood through college and career, fostering financial freedom for individuals and families, and providing urgent resources such as social services, disaster relief, and food security. The organization’s strategic framework is built around youth opportunity, financial stability, healthy communities, and community resiliency. United Way advances its mission through funding and partnering with 23 community agencies, managing initiatives like the Care Partner Network, and mobilizing volunteers and local leaders. Programs include the Little Blue Bookshelf, which promotes early literacy by distributing books through community-placed shelves and events; the Critical Medical Needs Program, which assists households facing health crises in maintaining utility services; and food security support via partnerships with local pantries and meal programs. Community engagement is encouraged through donations, volunteering, and participation in events such as the annual Day of Action. Additional resources provided include a 2-1-1 help line, community calendars, and educational initiatives like the Born Learning Trail.
Joplin Business & Industrial Development Corp. Joplin Business & Industrial Development Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Joplin Business & Industrial Development Corp operates in the HR & Staffing industry. The private company is based in Joplin, MO.	Commercial Services