Andy Conover has worked for the past 20 years in the non-profit field in both Missouri and Illinois with agency professionals, parents, schools, teens, and community leaders, specializing in substance abuse prevention, community development, training, family support, and parenting education. Prior to joining St. Louis Life in November 2004, Andy was the Executive Director of the Family Support Council for 9 years, an organization that provides training and consulting to area nonprofits serving families and children. Andy has served as an adjunct faculty member at the George Warren Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis for the past 10 years. A St. Louis native, Andy completed a Bachelors of Science in Education degree and Masters of Education degree in Educational and Counseling Psychology, both from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Andy, wife Jill, and their three children (Benjamin, Parker, and Madelyn) reside in the O’Fallon area.

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Hi everyone! I attended Central Missouri State University and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations and Speech Communication. Immediately following I began the Graduate Program in Education at Lindenwood University in St. Charles. During this time I was offered a wonderful opportunity to work with at-risk youth at an alternative education facility where I grew to love helping others. I spent two years working with high school aged youth assisting them with every day issues and then moved on to work with non-traditional college age students, again assisting them with day to day concerns. Most recently I have spent time working with a non-profit youth organization that teaches kids to give back to their communities through service and mentoring. I have become a new mommy this past year and love spending time with my family. I am very excited to come on board with St. Louis Life and look forward to getting to know you all!

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Hi, my name is Jeannie and I have been working in the Human Services field for many years. Other than being a wife and mother, I find providing support and helping others reach their goal very rewarding. I look forward to this opportunity at St. Louis Life.

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My name is Diane Delf and I am a St. Louis native. Despite my Missouri roots, I attended the University of Kansas and obtained a bachelors degree in Human Biology. During my years in Kansas, I was very active in Natural Ties, a program created to build friendships between college students and members of the community with developmental disabilities. My involvement in the community and commitment to Natural Ties, as well as similar organizations, led me to the Program Coordinator position. It is a great honor and privilege to be able to serve on the St. Louis Life team where we all share a similar passion for people and life. I look forward to meeting every one of you!

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My name is Shawn Riley and I have recently graduated with a Bachelors of Social Work from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. I have been working at McDonald's for the past 8 years and have come across many different kinds of people, including a co-worker with special needs. He and I get along great together and he showed me how loving and caring people with special needs truly are. My wife and I have recently built a house in the community and are looking forward to starting a family in O'Fallon. I look forward to meeting and getting to know everyone when we finally open our doors.

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My name is Matt Conover and my first exposure to the field of special education was in the early 90's working as a 6th grade summer camp counselor for students with learning disabilities and behavior disorders. After a few years of soul searching, I decided to pursue a degree in Special Education. I completed a BS in Special Education from Fontbonne University and am currently enrolled at Missouri Baptist University, pursuing a Master's of Teaching degree. I was a resource teacher and English teacher for special needs students for 4 years at Pattonville High School. During that time, I also co-developed a community access program at DePaul Hospital that focused on job exploration for special needs students. Each student would work as a volunteer in various areas of the hospital to gain work experience. For the last 3 years I have worked in the Career Training Program for Special School District of St. Louis County. I teach and supervise 8 to 10 special needs young adults at the VA Medical Center, Jefferson Barracks. The focus of the program is to develop independent living skills, and job skills for future employment. The students go through an assessment, job development, and placement from an employment support agency before leaving the program. I feel my experience and passion for this population will be an asset to St. Louis Life.

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