Judy has assembled a team with both administrative
experience and a strong commitment to social service.
Dorothy Platter - Treasurer
Dorothy brings financial management experience in the corporate world to her role as Project Backpack’s Treasurer.
She is the co-founder and owner (with her husband Steve) of The Canon House Ltd., a media/corporate event production company
that also markets and fulfills advertising specialty programs. Their clients have included Monsanto, Mallinkrodt, and Nestle
Purina PetCare, among other international corporations. Dorothy manages all finances and Ad Specialty sales for Canon
House, as well as supervising staff for logistics and fulfillment operations. Dorothy’s long-term volunteer commitment
to Project Backpack led her to volunteer her expertise to our Board.
Dr. Lynn Lowrance - Secretary
Lynn has devoted her professional career to youth development.
She is retired from a career in school guidance counseling at Meramec Elementary and Co-Coordinator of counseling for the
Clayton School District. In addition to Project Backpack, Lynn serves on the Board of Friends of Characterplus,
which works to increase community awareness of the character education services provided by Cooperating School Districts
of metro St. Louis. Lynn holds a Doctorate in Counseling/Educational Foundations from St. Louis University, where
she also received her BA and ME degrees.
Marlene Dale - Director of Communications
Marlene is a former advertising executive who planned communications strategies for nationally-known brands including
Cheerios, Parker Brothers games, and L'eggs Pantyhose. After a career change, she now teaches social studies at Esther
Miller Bais Yaakov High School in University City. Marlene holds a BA and an MS in Journalism from Northwestern University
and an MAT from Washington University.
Dr. John T. Glore - Director
John
brings a long record of administrative expertise and dedication to local youth to the Board of Project Backpack. He
is a former Executive Director of the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals. Since 1973 he has served
as Principal at four St. Louis and St. Charles-area high schools. He has been honored with an Outstanding Service Award
by the North Central Association of Schools & Colleges. John received his ED.D in Secondary School Administration
from the University of Missouri, Columbia.
Ken Lowe - Director
Ken
has management and financial experience as the owner of St. Louis Trophy and Engraving. After working for the original
owner for several years, he took over the business in 1993, accomplishing an impressive modernization of an established business.
Ken holds an Associates Degree in Applied Science with a major course of study in Retailing from Meramec Community College.
Fran Wilner - Director
Fran is a retired educator who taught in the Francis Howell School District in St. Charles County.
She holds a BA from Western Michigan University and an MA in Education from Webster University. Fran is also active
in promoting St. Louis tourism as a member of the Board of the St. Louis Concierge Asssociation. She is currently employed
as a concierge at the St. Louis Hilton Airport Hotel.
Donna L. Zoeller - Director
Donna
is a financial planner with Edward Jones, and she operates an independent brokerage office in Ladue. She is an Accredited
Asset Management Specialist, and holds a B.A. from Winthrop University. Donna has a deep commitment to volunteerism
and the St. Louis community. In addition to Project Backpack, Donna serves as a metro Board Member and is Secretary
of the Executive Committee for the YMCA of Greater St. Louis. She also is a member of the Planned Giving Committee for
the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri.
