Overview
Camdenton R-III School District
Board of Education
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 Gail Griswold is serving a three year term until April 2024. Mrs. Griswold is a local business owner with a background in commercial/residential construction and real estate.
Mrs. Griswold graduated from Saint Louis University with a Bachelor of Science in Business. She is looking forward to supporting the District and Community and protecting the future of our children. Education is her top priority while working together with the staff and parents to bridge any gaps along the way.
Mrs. Griswold has supported many charities in the community and enjoys giving back to the lake area in many ways. Her family has donated to the students in the district for monthly books and other school fundraisers. She is enthusiastic for the opportunities for our Students and her own children in the District.
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Troy Risner joined the Camdenton board of education in June 2020. He is a native of the Lake of the Ozarks area and a Camdenton graduate. Mr. Risner has a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and has 25 years’ experience is a Senior Engineer in a high-tech company called KLA Corporation out of Silicon Valley California. Mr. Risner helps design and support machines that make Integrated Semiconductors. He works remotely from Camdenton with an occasional trip to one of their customer sites worldwide. Mr. Risner is a world traveler and been to multiple countries throughout Europe and Asia.
Mr. Risner has served hundreds of hours of volunteer work in such programs as the Buddy Pack program, Project Graduation, the Education Foundation, and our Pride of the Lake Band programs to name a few. Also, since 2016, he has assisted the school as a Lead Auditorium Technician. Mr. Risner’s extensive electronics and problem-solving skills have provided cost savings to the school and also improved the experience of our school theaters. He will continue to volunteer his time for school events.
Mr. Risner and his wife Jennifer have five children. Three of them have graduated from Camdenton and on to college with two children still in High School as a junior and a senior. He has been very involved in every step of their education.
There are several of you who may know Mr. Risner through his family heritage at the Lake of the Ozarks. He is a seventh generation resident at the Lake and his family has some interesting history here. It was at his great-grandfather Clyde Foster’s restaurant in old Linn Creek that Union Electric made the announcement to the locals that they were damming up the river and creating a hydro-electric plant creating the Lake of the Ozarks. His Grandfather Buford Foster was one of the pioneers to build a marina and campground here and promoted tourism of our lake area.
Mr. Risner is carrying on a legacy as a member of the board of education as he has had four family members who have also served. His Grandfather Jim Risner, Aunt Nickie Foster, Aunt Janny Drover, and Cousin John Blair. |
 Callie Henze joined the Board of Education in June 2020, to serve a three-year term. She was born and raised in Camdenton and is a Camdenton High School graduate. Mrs. Henze attended Lindenwood University where she majored in Mass Communications. In 2005, she realized her passion for Real Estate, which has led her to her career at Shore to Shore LOZ with eXp Realty. Having three children in the school district, Callie has been very involved in the classroom. Not only as a parent, but as a volunteer, as well as substitute teaching in the district. She is a strong advocate for parental rights and building relationships with teachers and staff is one of her top priorities.
Mrs. Henze is married to her husband Jonathan, who is retired from the United States Marine Corps. As a family they enjoy their time together fishing, riding bikes, and playing on the beach. |
 Jacob Neusche is serving his first term on the Camdenton School Board as Treasurer and is looking forward to reinvesting in the community that invested in him. He is a Camdenton Laker graduate, a proud Football and Speech and Debate Alumni, a passionate Laker parent to Taylor and Luke, and a supportive spouse of a Camdenton School Counselor, Cory.
Jacob has spent the last 15 years in Finance, currently a Vice President at a local community bank. He earned a Masters Degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. For the last eight years, he volunteered to serve on the Camden County Planning and Zoning Board, and prior to that, volunteered with the Lake Ozark Regional Economic Development Council. In his spare time, Jacob enjoys spending time with his family boating, hiking, and grilling. |
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 Courtney Hulett is currently serving his third term on the board of education. Mr. Hulett is a native of Camdenton and a proud graduate of Camdenton R-III School District. He received his degree in physical therapy from the University of Missouri, Columbia, in 1999 and returned to the Lake to work for Lake Regional Health Systems. As acting Director of Rehab for LRHS, he has been involved in budget development, personnel management, and commercial construction and design. He has also proudly served on the board of directors for Kids Harbor (a local child advocacy center) as a youth sports coach and is an active participant in numerous charitable events throughout the lake area.
Mr. Hulett has one Laker left in the district. Tatum is currently in fourth grade.
Mr. Hulett enjoys golfing, boating, and spending time with his family and friends. |
Eric Walters joined the Board of Education in April of 2019, to serve a three-year term. During his time as a board member, Eric has served on several committees including:
Through his experience on these committees and as a board member, Eric has learned so much about the amazing students, staff, parents, and community partners in this district. Eric has enjoyed opportunities to support and advocate for members of this district and is very thankful for this volunteer opportunity. Most importantly, Eric believes that students experience the best educational experience when they are supported by their local community and he always wants to be a part of that support system.
Eric is a proud Laker and chose Camdenton as the home for his family. Eric is married to Shayla who is the Operations Facilitator at Lake Career & Technical Center on the Camdenton R-III School District campus. Their oldest son Grant, is a 2021 graduate of Camdenton High School and now attends Drury University as a student and athlete. Their youngest son, Cyrus is in the second grade at Dogwood Elementary.
Eric has volunteered for the Camdenton Wrestling Club for the last thirteen years, serving both as a coach and as president of the club. He has also served as a volunteer varsity wrestling coach at Camdenton High School for three years. As a kid who grew up always involved in extra-curricular activities, Eric has a passion for supporting young athletes and providing them with opportunities to succeed on and off the wrestling mats.
When Eric isn’t coaching, he loves to spend time with his family outdoors camping, hiking and fishing in any lake or river near the campsite. |
 Linda Leu has been Secretary to the Superintendent of Camdenton R-III Schools since August 2009. She also serves as Secretary to the Board of Education and Acting Secretary for the Education Foundation. Previously Linda was Secretary to the Superintendent and the Board at the Shelby County R-IV School District for 19 years. Linda is a member of and past officer of the Camdenton Classified Employee's Association.
Linda is married to Gary and they have five children, seventeen grandchildren, and one dog Moxie. |
 Kylie Doyle is currently a senior at Camdenton High School and has lived in Camdenton since 2018. She is the Personal Relations Officer of National Honor Society, a member of the CHS Varsity Dance Team, Varsity Track and Field Team, and FCA. Kylie also serves as a Freshman Mentor through a program offered at CHS.
Kylie is the daughter of John and Kristy Doyle. John is a Professional Engineer, the owner of JD-Mc Engineering, and he also works as a City Administrator. Kristy is a Second Grade teacher at Dogwood Elementary School. Kylie enjoys spending time with her family and friends, watching St. Louis Cardinals Baseball, traveling, and meeting new people. As a future career, Kylie plans to attend the University of Missouri-Columbia to become a Civil Engineer. |
 Ayden Meckley is a proud member of the junior class who has attended Camdenton R-III School District since 2016. In addition to Camdenton High School, she also attends the Lake Career and Technical Center (LCTC) and she is pursuing her Industry Recognized Credential (IRC) in Certified Nursing. Ayden actively participates in numerous extracurricular activities including the Lady Laker Swim Team, Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), Science Research, and National Honor Society (NHS).
Ayden is the daughter of MAJ (retired) Wayne P. Meckley and Stacey E. Meckley. Her sister, Irelyn Class of 2021, served the 2019-2020 term of Advisor to the Board of Education and has continually inspired her sister to pursue the position. In addition, she wishes to attend a four year university and complete a major in Pre-Medicine. Ayden is interested in representing the student population of Camdenton High School and LCTC to the best of her abilities. |