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      Our mission is to provide services and support to help you live your life with independence.

      • Vision Clinic
      • Orientation & Mobility
      • Adaptive Technology Training
      • Activities of Daily Living
      • Braille Reading & Writing

      Support Programs

      Weekly groups, programs, and classes to assist individuals in building skills, adapting to vision loss, and learning from others.

      • Support Groups
      • Youth Events & Camps
      • Beep Kickball, Art Class, Kids in the Kitchen

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      Whether you’re are interested in quality products, expert professional services, or support for vision loss, we’re here to help.

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    • Manufacturing

      Alphapointe produces a variety of high-quality products for government agencies and companies of all sizes.

      • Plastics & Micromolding
      • Sewing & Cutting
      • Office Products
      • Janitorial & Sanitation
      • Tactical & Medical

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    • Services

      In addition to products, we also provide professional services that combine expertise, dedication, and knowledge geared toward driving results.

      • Call Center
      • Sewing & Cutting
      • Digital Compliance & Accessibility
      • Kitting, Packaging & Clean Room

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    • Jobs at Alphapointe

      Alphapointe offers numerous job opportunities, many focused on people who are blind or visually impaired, in roles ranging from manufacturing to administrative positions.

      • Life at Alphapointe
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      Job Training & Placement

      We’re here to assist people who are blind or visually impaired with job placement and training services that help them create a future filled with independence.

      • How it Works
      • Meet With Us & Get Started

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    • News & Media

      Get inspired by the latest stories, videos, profiles, and news from the Alphapointe Universe.

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      • Stories
      • Foresight

      Calendar of Events

      Upcoming programs, workshops, and community events designed to support and engage individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

      • Events Calendar
      • Our Events
      • Tours

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    • Who We Are & What We Do

      We are the region’s leader for vision rehabilitation, career training, employment services, education and advocacy and can help anyone experiencing vision loss.

      • Mission & Vision
      • Our History
      • Our Staff & Board
      • Our Foundation
      • Success Stories

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Alphapointe Staff & Board: A Team Committed to the Mission

Both Alphapointe staff and board are dedicated to changing the way the world sees blindness. That dedication is reflected in the effort to create opportunities for independence, employment, and personal growth for the individuals we serve.

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    • Executive Staff
  • Alphapointe Board of Directors
    • Officers
    • Directors
  • Alphapointe Foundation Board
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    • Directors
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Alphapointe Staff

Alphapointe employs nearly 400 people in Kansas City, Queens, New York, and a number of other places across the country. Those team members fill a variety of positions in administration, manufacturing, services, and support.

Executive Staff

Reinhard Mabry, President & CEO

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Ryan Williams, Chief Operating Officer

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Gina Gowin, Chief Development Officer and Executive Director, Alphapointe Foundation

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Rod Underdown, Chief Financial Officer

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Amy Campbell, Vice President, Human Resources

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Tom England, Vice President, Sales & Marketing

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Rob Cowan, Vice President, Operations

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Stan Wright, Vice President, Information Technology

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Alphapointe Board of Directors

The Alphapointe Board of Directors offers oversight and guidance, ensuring we uphold our high standards.

Officers

Grant Gooding, Chairman
Founder and CEO, PROOF Positioning

Danny Davies, Immediate Past Chair
President and CEO, C&C Group

Lynn Parman, 1st Vice Chair
Chief Operating Officer, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics

Joseph Danowsky, 2nd Vice Chair
Assistant General Counsel, Citi Private Bank – Legal

Anthony Valvo, Secretary
Managing Director, Deutsche Bank Wealth Management

Amanda Kumma-Reeves, CPA, Treasurer
Director, Assurance & Business Advisory Services

Directors

Amy Peterson
VP of Human Resources, Huhtamaki, Inc.

Ann-Marie Birns
Executive Director, Morgan Stanley Institutional Securities Tech

Charles “Chuck” Taylor
Brigadier General (ret.), Business Development Executive, Collins and Raytheon Corp.

Dan Gedman
Pres/CEO, Outrider

Trent Grissom
VP/Director of Business Development, Waterfront Advisors

Paul Heddings
Director of Academic Integrity, West Virginia University

Richard “Duke” Heinz
Rear Admiral (ret.)

Erin Turley
Vice President, H&R Block

Jeron Ravin
President and CEO, Swope Health

Dr. Marc Weinstein
Founder and CEO, Value Eyecare Network, 39dollarglasses.com

Paul Heddings
Director of Academic Integrity, West Virginia University

Payton “Chip” Owen
President, D&M Plastics, LLC

Rhonda Binda
Executive Director, Gracie Mansion Conservancy

Trent Grissom
Vice President, Director of Development, Waterfront Advisors

David Westbrook
Ex-Officio Chair, Foundation Board
Retired Management Consultant

James Barry
Director Emeritus

Richard Bland
Director Emeritus – Retired

Jim Day
Director Emeritus – Retired

Ed Marquette
Director Emeritus
Attorney, Kutak Rock, LLC

Alphapointe Foundation Board

In addition to a governing board, Alphapointe has a foundation board that helps us with programs and fundraising.

Officers

David Westbrook, Chair

Management Consultant

Lyn Petro, Secretary
Occupational Therapist, Advocate

Jeremy Hall, Treasurer

Gina Gowin,
Executive Director
Alphapointe Foundation

Directors

Beth Nichols-Kelloff
Retired Financial Advisor

Amy Peterson
Vice President, Human Resources, Huhtamaki, Inc.

Daryl Randolph
Sr. Pastor, Center of Hope Ministries

Dennis Ridenour
President and CEO, BioNexus KC

Ed Marquette
Attorney, KutakRock

Grant Gooding
Founder and CEO, Proof Positioning

Jack Muhlstein
CEO, Gold Fortune Industries (ret)

Jessica Mumma
Sales & Events Manager, Hilton Inn & Suites

Jy Maze
President, Maze Freight Solutions

Laurent Roy
Beverage Consultant

Maxx Krueger
Vice President, Commercial Banking, Bank Midwest

Mike Williams
Retired

Rick Taylor
Sales Manager, Summit Litho

Reinhard Mabry
President & CEO, Alphapointe

Danny Davies
President and CEO, C&C Group

Erin Turley
Vice President, H&R Block

Charles “Chuck” Taylor
Brigadier General (ret.), Business Development Executive, Collins and Raytheon Corp.

Terri Wright
Business Analyst (ret)

Tom Sullivan
Vice President of Business Solutions, Footprint Solutions

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KANSAS CITY

Headquarters
7501 Prospect
Kansas City, MO 64132
816-421-5848

QUEENS

New York
87-46 123rd St.
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
718-854-7300

Low Vision Clinics

Low Vision Clinic
7501 Prospect
Kansas City, MO 64132

KC Vision Performance
10875 Grandview Dr #2260
Overland Park, KS 66210

Call for Appointment
816-237-2020

Adaptive Equipment Store
7501 Prospect
Kansas City, MO 64132

Call for Appointment
816-237-2040

Base Supply Centers

Little Rock Air Force Base
Bldg. 450, Dock “B”
Third Street
Little Rock AFB, AR 72099
501-983-0540

Fort Leonard Wood
2346 Louisiana Avenue
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
573-329-2100

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    • Vision Clinic
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    • Adaptive Technology
    • Activities of Daily Living
    • Braille
    • Youth Events & Camps
    • Support Groups
    • Beep Kickball, Art Class, Kids in the Kitchen
  • Manufacturing
    • Plastics & Micromolding
    • Office Products
    • Janitorial & Sanitation
    • Tactical & Medical
  • Professional Services
    • Call Center
    • Sewing & Cutting
    • Digital Compliance & Accessibility
    • Kitting, Packaging, and Clean Room
  • Employment
    • Life at Alphapointe
    • How It Works
    • Get Started
  • About Us
    • Mission & Vision
    • Our History
    • Our Staff & Board
    • Our Foundation
  • News & Events
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    • Our Events
    • Alphapointe Tours
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