BFT's Leadership
Our Directors
Business Director
RANDI HOWARD
Co-Founder / Co-Owner
Started at BFT:
August 2000
Department:
Leadership
Education:
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B.A. Music Therapy, Eastern New Mexico University, 1976
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M.A. Human Relation Services and Counseling, Governor’s State University, 1980
Prior Related Experience:
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Director of Family Programs, The Salvation Army Hope Center for Children
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Director of Lafayette Habilitation Center
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QMRP, Emmaus Homes
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Youth Diversion Counselor, Blue Springs Police Department
What's your favorite thing about working at BFT and serving our children and families?
"I love seeing all the positive growth in the employees, children, and families as they work to change their situation for the better."
Foster Care Case Management (FCCM) Director
ELIZABETH ERVIN
Co-Founder / Co-Owner
Started at BFT:
August 2000
Department:
Leadership | Foster Care Case Management (FCCM / Case Management) | Parent Aide | Transitional Living Scattered Sites
Education:
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​BA in Psychology, University of Missouri Columbia 1988
Prior Related Experience:
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Family Service Worker, Salvation Army Hope Center for Children (9/1996-7/2000)
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Residential Staff, Salvation Army Hope Center for Children (1/1992-9/1996)
What's your favorite thing about working at BFT and serving our children and families?
"Working with our staff and learning new things every day. Watching staff grow in their ability and confidence in working for our families."
Executive Director
KIMBERLY BROWN
Co-Founder / Co-Owner
Started at BFT:
June 1999
Department:
Leadership
Education:
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MBA, Business Management & Strategy, Western Governor’s University
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B.S., Southeast Missouri State
Prior Related Experience:
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Licensed Foster/Adoptive Parent with the State of Missouri
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NCTSN Trainer Certified
What's your favorite thing about working at BFT and serving our children and families?
"I love that we have the ability to impact lives and a role in helping children and families have a brighter future!"