Board of Directors

The MUSIC Board of Directors consists of ten members elected by the general membership for three overlapping terms. Board members are geographically distributed across the state and are representative of small, medium, and large school districts, with one community college representative.

Current Board Members

Mr. Todd Galbierz, Chairman

St. Charles Community College
4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr.
Cottleville, MO 63376
(636) 922-8359

Mr. Galbierz has been Vice President for Administrative Services at St. Charles Community College (SCC) since 2008. He serves the college as the Chief Financial Officer and is also responsible for facilities, construction, public safety, information technology, food service, and bookstore. Mr. Galbierz also teaches accounting as an adjunct instructor at SCC. Prior to joining the college, he served in leadership roles in municipal government and private industry. Mr. Galbierz is very active with community college professional organizations, especially the Missouri Community College Association.

 

Dr. Curtis Cain, Vice-Chairman

Rockwood R-VI School District
111 E. North St.
Eureka, Missouri 63025
(636) 733-2005

Dr. Curtis Cain has served as the superintendent of the Rockwood School District since July 1, 2022. Before joining the Rockwood School District, Dr. Cain served as superintendent of Wentzville School District beginning in 2013. Before that, he was an associate superintendent for educational services in the Shawnee Mission School District in Overland Park, Kansas, for five years. Dr. Cain has been involved with and served on several educational affiliated organization Boards, including MASA, the St. Louis County Superintendent Association, and the Kansas-Missouri Superintendent Leadership Forum. Dr. Cain is a nationally certified superintendent who was named the 2022 Missouri Association of School Administrators (MASA) Superintendent of the Year and the AASA School Superintendents Association National Superintendent of the Year. In 2016, he was named the MASA New Superintendent of the Year for the St. Louis region. Dr. Cain is also a certified lead auditor with Curriculum Management Systems Incorporated (CMSi) and has served on audits across 11 states and in the nation of Bermuda. He has also served as president and past president of MASA.

 

Mr. Matt Unger, Secretary

Morgan Co. R-I School District
701 N. Oak Street
Stover, Missouri 65078
(573) 377-2217 X229

Mr. Unger has been Superintendent of Morgan County R-1 School District since the 2014-15 school Year. He previously has served as Superintendent at Otterville R-VI School District (3 Years), Middle School Principal at Morgan County R-2 (7 years), Assistant Principal at Gasconade County R-11 (5 years), and as a classroom teacher and coach (5 years). Mr. Unger is a MASA member (West Central President for 22-23) and is currently a board member for the Ozark Schools Benefit Association and the Morgan County Health Center. 

 

Mrs. Mary Jo Gruber, Treasurer

Pattonville R-III
11097 St. Charles Rock Rd.
St. Ann, MO 63074
(314) 213-8005

Mrs. Gruber serves as the Chief Financial Officer for the Pattonville School District. She began her career in education in 1998. Mrs. Gruber has served in the roles of Director of Finance and Chief Financial Officer. Mrs. Gruber is the current President of the Missouri Association of School Business Officials, a Trustee for the CSD Retirement Trust, and also serves on numerous committees, including the MoASBO Legislative Committee. She is a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Administrator of School Operations through the International Association of School Business Officials.

 

Dr. David Buck, Director

Lee’s Summit R-VII School District
301 NE Tudor Rd.
Lee’s Summit, Missouri 64086
(816) 986-1000

Dr. David Buck has served as superintendent for the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District since July 1, 2020. Dr. Buck started his tenure in Lee’s Summit R-7 Schools after serving as superintendent of the Wright City R-II School District near St. Louis. Dr. Buck joined the district near St. Louis in 2008 to serve as assistant superintendent before becoming superintendent in 2015. A student of science, Dr. Buck worked as a forestry research technician and field botanist prior to beginning a 26-year career in public education. However, his love of science and passion for engaging with people propelled him into public education. He started in education as a science teacher in the Fatima School District and then worked as a high school principal.

 

Dr. Richie Leeker, Director

Kennett #39
1400 West Washington
Kennett MO, 63857
(573) 717-1100

Dr. Richie Leeker has served the Kennett School District since 2004. During that time, he was an elementary teacher, assistant high school principal, high school principal, and assistant superintendent. He is currently serving as the Superintendent. Dr. Leeker has held leadership roles in local Superintendent groups, is a Rotary member, and has helped coach soccer and football. He is married to Tiffany and has three children: Lillian, William, and Kathryn.

 

Mr. Brock Dover, Director (Term begins July 1, 2025)

West Platte Co. R-II School District
1103 Washington
Weston, MO 64098
(816) 640-2236

Mr. Dover has served as superintendent for the West Platte School District since July 1, 2023. With more than 25 years of experience in Missouri public school education, most of it in administrative leadership, he brings a wealth of knowledge in strategic planning, organizational management, and effective leadership. His career began with seven years as a teacher and coach, followed by a diverse array of administrative leadership roles, including assistant high school principal, high school principal, assistant superintendent, and now superintendent. Throughout his professional career, Mr. Dover has remained a committed advocate for student achievement, responsible stewardship of public resources, and strong community partnerships.

In addition to his district responsibilities, Mr. Dover serves on the West Platte Education Foundation Board, the Northland Workforce Development Center Board, and the KCI Conference Executive Board of Control. He has also held numerous other leadership roles within public education.

He and his wife, Alison, reside in Weston, MO and are proud parents of two children, Kendall and Cale.

 

Dr. Josh Hoener, Director (Term begins July 1, 2025)

New Haven #138 School District
100 Park Drive
New Haven, MO 63068
(573) 237-3231

Dr. Josh Hoener has served as the superintendent of the New Haven School District since 2013. Prior to this role, he spent three years as the principal of New Haven Middle and High School. His earlier experience includes nine years as the athletic director and six years as a high school math teacher at Owensville High School. In addition to his administrative work, Dr. Hoener remains actively involved with students as the head track coach for New Haven and has also coached football and wrestling during his career. He has been a member of the Missouri State High School Activities Association Board of Directors since 2020. Dr. Hoener and his wife, Jaime, are parents of two daughters, Lucy and Maggie.

 

Dr. Ritchie Kracht, Director (Term begins July 1, 2025)

Hannibal #60 School District
4650 McMasters Ave.
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-1258

Dr. Kracht has been the Superintendent at the Hannibal School District since July 1, 2025. Dr. Kracht previously served for 19 years as Superintendent at Clark County R-1. He also served as High School Principal at Clark County R-1 (2 years), High School Principal at Milan C-2 (1 year), and Assistant Principal/Athletic Director at Milan C-2 (3 years). Prior to becoming an administrator, Dr. Kracht taught high school science and coached football, basketball, and golf. Dr. Kracht is a MASA member and served as the Northeast Region President in 2023-2024.

 

Dr. David Pyle, Director (Term begins July 1, 2025)

Carl Junction R-I School District
206 S. Roney
Carl Junction, MO 64834
(417) 649-7026

Dr. Pyle has served the Carl Junction School District since 2002 after beginning his education career in 1997. He became superintendent of schools in 2025 after previously serving as a high school science teacher, assistant principal, principal, and assistant superintendent for operations. He is active in community organizations and is a member of the Carl Junction Board of Aldermen. His wife, Jill, is the director of the dental hygiene program at Missouri Southern State University in Joplin.