TOPEKA (KSNT) – Mindee Reece, CEO of Ronald McDonald House of Northeast Kansas, has announced her plans to transition out of her leadership role following more than 11 years of service.
The organization announced in a press release that Reece will transition into a new role with the organization on March 31, 2027. She has served as CEO since November 2015.
“Mindee has been an exceptional leader,” said Stephanie Brigham, acting president of the board of directors. “We are incredibly grateful for the strong foundation she has built. Ever the professional, Mindee has given us time to find a new CEO and will also be available to train her successor. Thanks to her thoughtful support, Ronald McDonald House will continue to be successful for decades to come.”
Reece’s new role, a part-time position that she will take up in April next year, has not yet been announced. She will help train her replacement through the transition.
Reece said she has enjoyed building meaningful relationships over the years and seeing the community come together.
“What I’ve enjoyed most has been forging connections with donors, volunteers, staff, and community partners to ensure families have the support they need during difficult times,” Reece said. “Watching our community come together to care for families has been the most rewarding part of my career.”
The board of directors has begun searching for Reece’s successor.
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The Ronald McDonald House of Northeast Kansas has, since 1988, supported families who have children that are receiving medical care by offering them a place to stay at 825 SW Buchanan St. in Topeka. Volunteers with the organization also help provide families with meals and other supportive measures. You can learn more about the organization’s work by clicking here.
“The House is much more than a building,” Reece said. “It’s a community of people who come together to help families through incredibly difficult times.”
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