Veronica (Klotz) Ambuehl is Vice President and Director of Client Services at BAM Marketing Agency, a full-service marketing firm headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. She leads strategic client relationships for organizations across the healthcare, higher education, hospitality, financial services, and nonprofit sectors, while also bringing expertise in video production, event strategy, and integrated marketing communications.
A 1993 graduate of Columbia College with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Veronica joined BAM in 2018 after nearly two decades with the St. Louis agency Rodgers Townsend, where she built a career in account leadership and client strategy.
Beyond her professional career, Veronica is deeply committed to community service. She is a founding member, sustaining board member, and event chair for Edwardsville Neighbors, a 501(c)(3) organization that has provided more than $2 million in direct financial assistance to families experiencing medical hardship. She is also the former owner of Vine Floral Design, a boutique floral business she operated from 2012 to 2021, creating custom floral designs for weddings, events, businesses, and special occasions throughout the St. Louis and Metro East region. Veronica is passionate about strengthening communities through volunteerism, supporting local businesses, and creating meaningful experiences that bring people together.
Virginia (Wiemann) Steiger ‘85 is Public Outreach Vice President for Prost Builders and Public Outreach Manager for MO Solar Applications in Jefferson City. She attended Columbia College in ‘81 and met her future husband, John Steiger, on the first day of freshmen orientation. She graduated in 1985 with a Bachelor of Arts in Fashion and moved to Chicago to begin a new life with John, working as Manager for several boutiques, applique’ designer, window designer, and Production Manager at Audience, Inc. Virginia co-founded the Jefferson Park Neighborhood Association and founded Jeff Fest in 2001, a successful Arts & Music festival. She received a Community Service Award for her achievements in Chicago’s Jefferson Park Chamber of Commerce as Board Member, Revitalization Chair, Beautification Chair, and creator of Jeff Fest. Virginia is a member of the Cornerstone level of the annual giving club, the Columbia College Fund. She and John now live in Columbia, MO, and have two adult children, Colin and Alexandra.
Paul Prevo is a 2017 graduate of Columbia College, who earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, attending the Day Program and later taking evening and online classes. While a student, Paul was active in Alpha Chi. In 2025, Paul joined the CCAA Advisory Council for a three year term. Prevo is also a member of the President’s Advisory Council for Columbia College. Prevo is an entrepreneur and community leader based in Columbia, Missouri. He is the owner and founder of Tiger Tots Preschools, an early childhood education center that has become one of the largest preschool programs in mid-Missouri. Prevo is also the broker and founder of Market Ready LLC and Market Ready Realty, a real estate investment, management and sales company. He has also served as a Boone County Planning and Zoning Commissioner and on several other community boards, including Boone County Family Resources. Paul is a member of the President’s Society, Trustees Circle.
Nicolau Soares Neto is a 2019 graduate of the day program at Columbia College with a Bachelor of General Studies degree, and a minor in Business. He joined the CCAA Advisory Council for a three year term in 2025. Nico is a Partner at Hindsight Financial. During his time at Columbia College, Nico was involved in the Men’s Soccer program as a Goalkeeper, then eventually as a student assistant for both Men’s and Women’s programs. He continued his soccer journey with the Kansas City Comets and volunteers with the Northland Rotary Club of Kansas City, Nick Bolton’s Foundation, JReid InDeed and Alex Lemonade Stand. Nico and his wife, Sara, currently reside in Kansas City, Missouri.
Shapree’ Marshall received her Associate in Arts degree from Columbia College in Kansas City in 2021. In 2023, she received a Bachelor of General Studies, with a double minor in Innovation & Entrepreneurship and Psychology from the online program. Shapree’ is the founder and CEO of A Traveled Path Homes, a housing company created to support the unique needs of traveling healthcare professionals. The concept was shaped and launched during her time at Columbia College, where she discovered a deep passion for entrepreneurship and community leadership. Shapree’ is actively involved in mentorship and civic service, serving on the boards of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kansas City and the Parent Leadership Training Institute–Kansas City. She is also a member of the National Congress of Black Women–Kansas City chapter. She is frequent presenter at Columbia College both in business classes and as the 2026 Keynote speaker for the Steven & Barbara Fishman Entrepreneurship Center Fish Tank pitch event. Shapree’ is a 2026 member of the President’s Society, Ivy & Oak Circle, as well as a Cornerstone level Columbia College fund annual giving club. Shapree’ lives in the Kansas City metro area with her two children, Mark and Lauryn.
Justin Davis ‘14 is an attorney working for the Missouri Attorney General’s Office. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Minors in Legal Studies, Criminal Justice and Administration, and Philosophy. After graduating he worked for Envision at Stanford University, moved to Nicaragua to teach English as a Second Language, and worked at Beaver Creek Resort as a snowcat operator. He received his J.D. from the University of Missouri School of Law, with a Concentration is Criminal Justice and a Certificate in Dispute Resolution. During his time at Columbia College, Justin was the captain of the mock trial team and served as the vice-president of the Student Government Association. Justin currently lives in Kansas City, Missouri, with his wonderful and beautiful wife, Kelsey, and their son, Henry.
Ellen Miller-Mapp was among the freshman students entering campus at the historic time of the transition from Christian College to Columbia College. Most notably, Ellen shares the distinction of being among the first African American students who integrated Columbia College in 1971. Ellen earned her Associates in Arts in 1973 and Bachelor of Arts in Individual Studies in 1975. Ellen was elected the first senior class president and a member of the Children of God gospel choir.
Ellen is a founding member and first chair of the CC Friends of the ’70s Alumni Advisory Committee, committed to expanding opportunities for higher-education among minority students. In 2025 the CCAA Advisory Council by-laws were updated to include a full seat on the council to a member of the CC Friends Advisory Committee, as appointed by the Chair of the CC Friends.
In 2021, these classmates committed to a four year current use scholarship, known as the Children of God Legacy Award of Excellence, that supported current students as rising sophomore, junior or senior full-time Day Campus students at Columbia College who demonstrated a financial need.
Ellen’s professional career spanned more than 40 years. She began her corporate career in the for-profit arenas of Fashion and Beauty working for Industry leaders including Casual Corner and Avon Products, Inc. She also spent time in the Big Box Grocery Industry during it’s early growth years developing customer service training in Georgia’s emerging market.
Ellen made a career change, moving to the non-profit arena of Aging Services and has devoted the last 20 years serving Older Adults as a Certified Aging Services Professional (CASP). Ellen holds this certification earned through the Coalition for Leadership in Aging Services (CLASS) of the University of North Texas. As an Associate in Leading Age Georgia, Ellen served the Center for Positive Aging on the Board of Directors from 2013 to 2015 and the Georgia Institute on Aging from 2016 to 2018.
Currently serving as an advocate for senior citizens in Georgia, she works to improve the quality of life for those with low and extremely low incomes by working with local and state legislators on the issues of affordable housing, affordable and accessible healthcare and transportation. Ellen is also a lifelong visual artist. A founding member of the visual arts ministry at Ben Hill United Methodist Church, she continues to serve the congregation and community.
Joe Nicchetta ’79 is a senior vice president and retail specialist for Heitman, a global real estate investment management firm. He is responsible for working with the Portfolio & Asset Management and Acquisitions teams on all aspects of strategic planning and value enhancement of existing assets, as well as the analysis of potential new acquisitions. Prior to joining Heitman, Joe worked for The Rouse Company, General Growth Properties and Starwood Retail Partners. Joe received his bachelor’s degree from Columbia College in 1979 and is a member of the college’s Cornerstone Club. He has worked with various charities such as The Juvenile Diabetes Association and The Special Olympics. He is married and has two sons, Martin and Michael, and a grandson, Alexander. He resides in the Chicago area where he grew up.
John Ney is a Principal Consultant with Collaborative Solutions/Cognizant, a global consulting firm. He specializes in integrating Workday software with other systems as a member of implementation teams working on global projects. John earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with emphasis in Accounting and Computer Information Systems from Columbia College in 1988. Since graduating he has worked in various functional and technical roles across multiple industries. John is a member of the college’s Cornerstone level of the Annual Giving Columbia College Fund, and he will be inducted into the Ivy & Oak Circle of the President’s Society in 2026. John resides just outside of Columbia with his wife, Lorrie, and their miniature schnauzers Tank, Missy, MJ, Tibby, Zoey, Sassy, Winter and occasionally a few puppies. John and Lorrie have a grown son who resides in Texas.
Stacey Young Goodale is a 1993 graduate of the day program with a bachelor of Arts in individual studies. During her time at Columbia College, Stacey was involved in the volleyball program, residential life and student activities committee. Stacey is a Strategic Account Lead – specialty contracting for GlaxoSmithKline. She volunteers with the Sunrise Rotary Club and Missouri Youth Sports League (volleyball), in addition to coaching club volleyball. Stacey currently serves on the Athletic Hall of Fame selection committee as well as serving as Vice Chair of the CCAA Advisory Council. Stacey is a 2026 member of the President’s Society, Ivy & Oak Circle, in support of the Columbia College Fund, for which she has achieved the Cornerstone level of annual giving. Stacey and her husband, Jeff, have two adult children: Alyson, a 2019 graduate of Columbia College, and Mitchell. The family currently resides in Springfield, Missouri.
