American Lung Association, Plains-Gulf Region has sixteen offices in nine states – Alabama, Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas. Our organization is divided into six main departments, and while each office offers services in each of these departments, management planning and oversight of each department is directed from a specific office.

Senior Management
Chief Executive Officer
Sara Dreiling, MBA
Sara is responsible for the management of the six state region. She oversees all areas of operations and management for the American Lung Association, Plains Gulf Region. Sara is the primary liaison to the Board of Directors. Sara is based out of the Houston office. 

Chief Financial and Operating Officer
Edward C. Rosentel, CPA
Ed is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Association, including the areas of Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Information Technology and Regional Operations.  He works closely with the CEO, the Board of Directors, Management Team, and various relevant committees and task groups.  Ed is responsible for maintaining effective relationships with appropriate government and community agencies, as well as public and private organizations. Ed is based out of the Dallas office. 

Senior Vice President of Resource Development
Chris Hochstetler, MPA
Chris is responsible for the management of the fundraising and development staff for the six state region. He manages all areas of development, including corporate giving, individual giving, special events, memorial giving and planned giving. Chris is based out of the Omaha Office. 

Senior Vice President of Marketing, Communications & Volunteer Development
Michelle R. Bernth, M.S.
Michelle is responsible for the management of the Marketing, Communications and Volunteer Development departments for the nine state region. Michelle is responsible for the strategic direction of the organization’s marketing and volunteer activities. She is the organization’s primary media contact and spokesperson.  Michelle works directly with the Board of Directors and the local Leadership Councils to ensure a high level of volunteer engagement and satisfaction. Michelle has a Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communication and is based out of the St. Louis office. 

Vice President of Health Promotions
Plesetta L. Clayton, MPA
Plesetta is responsible for the overall management of ALAPGR mission programs and community initiatives for the nine state region.  She is the primary contact for the Health Promotions department.  She also provides oversight of the grant department and is responsible for revenue generation through the acquisition of grant funding to support mission programs and initiatives.  Plesetta is based out of the St. Louis office.

Vice President of Public Policy
Jennifer Cofer

Vice President of Fundraising
Janet Stouder Glaze, MBA
Janet is the lead fundraiser in the Dallas/Fort Worth community. She is responsible for corporate giving, individual giving, foundation giving and special events. Additionally, Janet works directly with the Dallas/Fort Worth Leadership Council.

Vice President of Fundraising
Kristin Stubbs
Kristin is the lead fundraiser in the Houston community. She is responsible for corporate giving, individual giving, foundatin giving and special events. Additionally, Janet works directly with the Houston Leadership Council.