Saving Sight is proud to welcome four new members to its Board of Directors. Each brings unique experiences, professional expertise, and a shared commitment to service that will help guide our mission of changing lives by saving sight.
VCC Rachel Harper
VCC Rachel Harper has been a proud Lion since 2016, serving with the Carrollton Lions Club, the oldest club in Missouri Lions MD26-M4. For 2025–2026, she is honored to serve as District Governor for MD26-M4 and was recently elected Missouri Lions Vice Council Chair. VCC Rachel is especially passionate about learning more about First Gift, our newest tissue donation program, and contributing to its growth. Professionally, she works as a Digital Media Marketing Specialist at Carroll County Memorial Hospital, where she leads digital communications and marketing initiatives.
Lion Aaron Hoeffling
Lion Aaron Hoeffling, a retired U.S. Air Force veteran, brings more than two decades of leadership experience to the board. After serving in Florida, Alaska, and Korea, he transitioned into civilian leadership roles, most recently as Plant Manager at Zephyr Manufacturing. An active Lion since 2016, Aaron has held several club and district leadership roles and will serve as Vice District Governor in 2026. Inspired by Saving Sight’s mission after attending a board meeting in 2024, he is honored to support the organization’s vision of transforming lives through restored sight
Lion Stephen “Steve” Murray
Lion Stephen “Steve” Murray joins the board with an accomplished career in utility leadership and civic engagement. He held leadership roles with Associated Industries of Missouri, the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, and multiple energy associations throughout his career. Now retired, Steve continues his service as president of the Carl Junction Lions Club, where he recently led a successful Eye Mission that reached more than 100 local residents and distributed more than 75 sets of eyeglasses. He also serves on the board of directors of the Joplin Association for the Blind and was nominated to Saving Sight’s board in June 2025
CC Wendetta (Wendy) N. Williams
CC Wendetta (Wendy) N. Williams brings distinguished leadership experience as both a Lion and a veteran.
She is the Council Chairperson for MD-26 Missouri Lions from 2025–2026 and has served in numerous roles within the Fort Leonard Wood Lions Club, including president and treasurer. In recognition of her service, she received the International President’s Leadership Award. CC Wendy retired as a Colonel after 30 years in the U.S. Army Reserves and currently serves as an Operations Research Analyst for the Department of the Army at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
Together, VCC Rachel, Lion Aaron, Lion Steve, and CC Wendy represent a diverse range of leadership, service, and dedication to community. We are excited to welcome them to the Board of Directors and look forward to their guidance in furthering Saving Sight’s life-changing mission.