MLM President Vicki Westerhaus sees much to do for MLM and its supporters.

President Sees Growing
Need for MLM Services

Vicki Westerhaus could probably be called a glutton for punishment.

A corporate attorney specializing in business transactions with the prestigious Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP, she is also active as a Lutheran volunteer in several areas—including her current service as president of the MLM Board of Directors.

“I really like MLM because it focuses on basic human needs,” she explained. “It keeps people in their homes; it helps them with food and other basic issues. I like that.”

A native of Omaha, Neb., Vicki came to metropolitan Kansas City nearly 20 years ago to practice law here.

Soon after she joined Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Vicki was asked by former president Lisa Peck to join the MLM board and to “get involved”. With her husband, Doug, Vicki began to volunteer for MLM activities, even bringing their youngest children, David, 6 and Nick, 3.

“It’s good to take the boys to events to help so they understand the wonderful work that MLM does, and to appreciate the need in our community,” she explained.

 “My husband, Doug has also been involved in several areas, and we thought it was a good way to become better acquainted in our church and in the community.”

Two years ago, Vicki’s increasing involvement led her to be named to the MLM Board of Directors. “The more I get to know members of the MLM staff, the more impressed I am with how much they do with limited resources. I think it’s one of MLM’s strengths: they help a tremendous number of people, especially given what they have to work with.”

Vicki hopes MLM’s resources can be increased. “One of my hopes and the board’s vision is to expand our basic support,” she said. “I’d especially like to see us build the grassroots support from individual Lutherans.”