Board of Directors

ABOUT OUR LEADERSHIP

The Kansas City Estate Planning Symposium is proudly governed by a dedicated board of volunteers, made up of experienced professionals from across the estate planning community. This diverse group brings together a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and areas of expertise—reflecting both the richness of the human experience and the many disciplines that contribute to the fields of trust and estate planning. Their collective leadership ensures the Symposium remains a trusted, inclusive, and forward-thinking resource for professionals throughout the region.

Our 2025-2026 Chairwoman is Rebecca "Becky" Godfrey. Becky is Vice President, Senior Client Advisor at Commerce Trust.

Becky is a is a graduate of the The University of Tulsa, and she received her Juris Doctorate and Master of Laws (LLM) in Taxation from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law.

Interested in getting involved?

Get involved and make a meaningful impact by joining one of the Kansas City Estate Planning Symposium’s volunteer committees! Whether you're passionate about shaping educational content, expanding community outreach, or enhancing the attendee experience, there's a place for you to contribute. Our committees include Speakers & Topics, Marketing, Sponsorship, Hospitality, Student Engagement, Intermediate & Fundamentals Program, Finance and Strategic Planning. Volunteering is a great way to connect with fellow professionals, share your expertise, and support the continued success of the Symposium. Join us and help shape the future of estate planning education in our region. For more information, contact us!

2025-2026 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Rebecca Godfrey Chairwoman
Commerce Trust
Rochelle Falk
Chair-Elect
Kembell Woods Martinsen
Lori McCombs
Secretary/Executive Director Maher Group LLC
Jenna Hauschild Treasurer
ForvisMazars
Lynn Cockle Speakers & Topics Co-Chair
Polsinelli, PC
Terri Roberts Munsell Marketing & Communications
McQueary Schumm Munsell Group at Morgan Stanley
Corey Ziegler
Speakers & Topics Co-Chair
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Andrew Felker
Past Chair
Chinnery Evans & Nail