Kansas City nonprofit for children names a new president

Astra Garner, vice president of program services at Niles, will be the nonprofit organization’s president effective April 1, succeeding Rita Holmes-Bobo.

Kansas City-based Niles has a 133-year history of providing services for youth. It joined Olathe-based KVC Health Systems last year.

Jason Hooper, president and CEO of KVC Health Systems, said Garner’s clinical background, customer dedication and creativity contributed to her promotion.

Holmes-Bobo will become an executive vice president for KVC Health Systems.

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This story was originally published March 17, 2017 at 5:12 PM with the headline "Kansas City nonprofit for children names a new president."