Prior to serving as President of Birthstone, Rich was a corporate executive.

His professional pursuits included banking, private equity and 35 years with Penske Corporation where he served as Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, and President. He has been a Director of several public companies, and remains a Director of Penske Corporation.

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Throughout his busy professional career, Rich was an ardent and generous supporter of various pro-life ministries including Pregnancy Aid, Detroit, Right to Life of Michigan, Coalition for Life and The Susan B. Anthony List. It was this involvement which inspired his vision for Birthstone: Homes for Life.

Lisa is a passionate pro-life advocate.  She joined Pregnancy Aid in 1995, a Detroit pregnancy resource center supporting women with unplanned pregnancies, first as a counselor and later as President. For 20 years, she served as Director of Right to Life of Michigan, and Treasurer for 6.  In her tenured career, she was also President of Tri-Cities Right to Life (Grand Haven, MI), a Core Team member of the Grand Rapids 40 Days for Life campaign, and led several 40 Days campaigns.

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Lisa serves as Director of Program Services and Treasurer.  She is presently completing training as a certified Life Coach through the Professional Christian Coaching Institute.

Jenny and her husband have three children, including one with special needs.   This experience has led her to a profound awareness of the inherent dignity of every human person, especially those with disabilities.  She is committed to advocating for the voiceless, and to supporting women facing unplanned pregnancies, abandonment, and daunting financial challenges. 

Jenny holds a degree in Education from Southeast Missouri State University, taught elementary school for a number of years, and today is an active volunteer leader in her church and community.

Jenny was named Birthstone’s Resident Advocate in May, 2021, and is a certified Life Coach through the Professional Christian Coaching Institute.

Larry was born and raised in Kirkwood, Missouri. He is devoted to family life, music ministry and helping those less fortunate. 

Larry dedicated 20 years of his professional life working in telecommunications at AT&T, followed by 15 years in a leadership post with the Institute for Biosecurity at Saint Louis University College for Public Health and Social Justice. 

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He holds Masters degrees in Business Administration, Biosecurity & Disaster Preparedness, and Music Performance.  Larry and Josie, his wife of 37 years, have 5 children and 10 grandchildren. 

As the Business Manager for Birthstone, Debbie Mays brings her extensive business experience to the team.

She has over 30 years' experience working in corporate sales, client support, new business development and operations. Born and raised in Northern California, she now calls Kirkwood, MO home with her husband, Scott, where they are both actively involved in their church and community.

Brian Westbrook’s life changed after witnessing the near-death experience and miraculous recovery of his firstborn son in 2008.  Brian went on to become the Founder and Executive Director of the Coalition for Life St. Louis conducting sidewalk counseling, community engagement, and pregnancy center services. 

Brian’s pro-life work has resulted in over 2,700 turnarounds at local abortion facilities and a dramatic reduction of abortions in St. Louis by 99.4%.  Brian’s work has been featured in The New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, and CNN along with numerous articles and interviews in local publications and radio shows.

Brian is married to his beautiful wife Marisa and currently lives in St. Louis, MO with their 6 children.