EMPLOYEE’S AND CONTACT INFORMATION
Frank Till is the Executive Director of the St. Joseph Safety and Health Council. Prior to his employment with the Safety Council, he was a Law Enforcement Officer for 37 years. Serving with the St. Joseph Police Dept., the Buchanan County Drug Strike Force and ending his career in Law Enforcement as the Chief of Police at the Village of Country Club MO.
Frank has served on the Missouri Narcotic Officers Association Executive Board for over 25 years and has taught classes to Law Enforcement Officers and Community groups across the United States. In 2018 Frank was hired as a part time Instructor for Federal Resources (now NOBLE) where he instructs various classes on illegal drugs and drug testing equipment.
Frank oversees the Safety Councils Occupational Safety Programming as well as the Occupational Member and Community Outreach, fundraising opportunities, and the day-to-day operation of the Safety Council.
Frank Till - Executive Director
Kim Bottorff -
Office Manager / Probation Officer
Kim Bottorff joined the Safety Council in May, 2022. Three years prior to her employment with the Safety Council she was the Executive Administrative Assistant at a local Non-Profit organization, the 13 years before that, she was employed with the State of Missouri, Division of Youth Services at Riverbend Treatment Center as an Office Support. Kim is very family oriented. She resides in Wathena, KS with her husband Mika; together they have four adult children and 8 grandchildren.
Kerri Krumme joined the Safety Council in December 2023. Three Years prior to her employment with the Safety Council she was the City Clerk for the Village of Country Club, 13 years before that, she was employed with Buchanan County, Assessors Office. Kerri is very family oriented. Kerri and her husband Levi live in Faucett, MO. Together they have three adult children and three grandchildren.
Kerri Krumme
Traffic Safety Coordinator
Clarissa Howard
SATOP Coordinator
Clarissa Howard is the SATOP Coordinator for St. Joseph Safety and Health Council. With over 10 years of experience in healthcare and behavioral health, she brings a well-rounded perspective to her role. Clarissa is personally committed to recovery services and helping individuals lead self-directed lives.
She work as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor with certifications as a recovery support specialist, pregnant and parenting families specialist, nicotine cessation specialist, in addition to an associate degree in nursing. Clarissa is also an active member of the recovery community, serving on the Alano Board and participating in the Buchanan County Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention.
Christi Vieth
SATOP Instructor
Christi has over 20 years of experience in the behavioral health field as a Mental Health Director, grant writer, and community organizer.
She has a passion for helping people in recovery and seeing them live to the full potential.
She enjoys spending time with her husband, their children, and grandkids.
George Albert
Occupational Trainer
George Albert is a retired Fire Chief, Emergency Management Director, and Region H Training Coordinator. George has decades of experience and is ready to train employees to meet OSHA standards. He holds an instructor certificate for Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations, Confined Space, and an Emergency Management Certification.
George was awarded the University of Missouri Fire and Rescue Training Institute Instructor of the year award for 2022/2023.