Jacob Luke

President

Jacob Luke previously lived downtown for 15 years prior to moving to the HNE. A graduate of KSU business school with an emphasis in marketing, economics, and finance, currently a building design estimator. He has a passion for art, history, and architecture which can be seen through his artwork.

Dylan Van Gerpen

President - Elect

Dylan has called Scarritt Renaissance home for more than 11 years and is a lifelong resident of Kansas City.  During his time here he’s been extremely active in many aspects of the neighborhood and has previously served as an At-Large Member of the SRNA Board of Directors.  Dylan is passionate about community betterment, historic preservation, and social justice.  Dylan is a UMKC Bloch School of Business graduate and serves on two other Boards — Parade of Hearts and the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance.  Dylan is the CEO of DV Real Estate and has a successful real estate career.  Additionally, he serves as CFO of Scrape the Plate Catering which he owns alongside his partner, Scott.  Outside of his work and community service, Dylan enjoys traveling, wine, cooking, gardening, and most of all spending time with his family including his two beloved dogs, Edith and Edna.

Beth Benkert

Secretary

Beth moved to Scarritt five years ago to join the vibrant, historic, and diverse community.  She has worked in education for over ten years, first as an elementary teacher and now as the COO of The Educator Academy - a teacher preparation and development nonprofit.  Beth believes in the dignity of all humans and is passionate about creating systems that support individuals to achieve greatness.  When not working, you may see Beth knitting, eating donuts, going on walks with her family & dogs, or doing yard work. ​

George Hague

Treasurer

George Hague lives and works in Scarritt Renaissance. He and his wife, Sandi, purchased their home in November 2021. After a year of renovation, which they did mostly themselves, they moved to the neighborhood in November 2022. Prior to that, they lived in Columbus Park. George is a catalog marketing consultant with more than 25 years in the industry. He is active in Urban Sketchers Kansas City, the local chapter of an international nonprofit. He loves the multi-national character of the neighborhood.

Amanda Kranz

At-Large Memeber

Amanda Kranz has lived in Scarritt Renaissance for over 10 years.  She and her husband, Gabe, moved to the neighborhood with the intent of being actively involved in the association!  Amanda has worked in college admission for Creighton University for over two decades.  You can often find her sitting outside, in her front yard, with the family dog Katy Jane.  Please always feel free to stop by and say hello.  Katy loves pets and visitors :)

Laura Brozovich

At-Large Member

Laura grew up all over the country, both in rural and urban areas which gives her a unique perspective to bring the neighborhood. She is currently the Business Operations Manager for a software company that specializes in location intelligence for energy and infrastructure companies. She has 15 years in the industry and has spent most of her career with companies working on integrity practices. She has been a part of multiple KC philanthropic boards over the course of her career, most recently as a member of the KidsTLC, Young Advisory Board in Olathe, KS. For 2023, Laura has accepted the role as a Starlight Theater "All Star" in an effort to make an impact on Starlight’s Bob Rohlf Internship program, which provides paid internships for college students. ​

Jennifer Bergmann

At-Large memeber

Jennifer Bergmann is serving for the first time on the SRNA board. She has lived in Scarritt for more than 20 years with her husband Jay and their son Samuel. She enjoys restoring their home on Gladstone Blvd and working in her garden.  She owns and runs a professional staffing company that specializes in the scientific and engineering fields.  Jennifer is deeply invested in the neighborhood and as a longtime resident has seen many good changes including the Land Slide Park, the Kansas City Museum  restoration and upcoming upgrades to the Colonnade. Her passions include traveling, science fiction, and gardening.