West-Central Independent Living Solutions, Warrensburg , appoints Deb Hobson as Executive Director.

Serving Benton, Henry, Johnson, Lafayette, Pettis and Saline County, Missouri.

Deb Hobson will assume the duties of Executive Director of West -Central Independent Living Solutions on July 17, 2017.  She comes to WILS after serving as an administrator at the University of Central Missouri for 29 years and most recently as Director of the Elliott Student Union.  Deb has extensive experience in budget management, human resources, strategic planning and marketing.

 She earned her BS in Social Work from Evangel University in Springfield and her MS in Higher Education Administration at the University of Central Missouri.

 Deb lives with her husband Tom ,a retired teacher and son Wesley, a Violence Prevention Specialist at UCM along with two spoiled dogs, Paco and Simon.

 She has been an active member in the community, having served on the Warrensburg Chamber and Tourism boards as well as volunteering for Downton Main Street events. Deb was instrumental in the building of the Old Drum’s Best Friends Dog Park and continues to serve as a committee member.

Deb is very excited to be part of the amazing WILS team and is looking forward for an opportunity to truly make a difference.