Mark Twain Regional Council of Governments Staff

A Message From Our Staff

The staff of the Mark Twain Regional Council of Governments has as their primary mission, to promote the member governments within our region. Through our various programs, support roles, advisory committee’s and funding programs, we strive daily to ensure the success of those we represent.

Look to the Mark Twain Regional Council of Governments for the support you need at the local or county level to ensure your success, compliance or to further your goals.

Cindy Hultz

Executive Director

Cindy Hultz has more than ten years of experience at the Mark Twain Regional Council of Governments in the field of community and economic  development, environmental planning,  and managing regional programs.  Since 2017, she has been the Executive Director where she promotes the utilization of various programs throughout an eight county region.

Prior to her work at the Mark Twain Regional Council of Governments,  Cindy was the Rapid Response Coordinator at the Northeast Missouri Workforce Investment Board, an organization responsible for improving and enhancing the readiness of the area’s workforce.  During this time, she provided services to dislocated workers and enhanced their skills to become reemployed.  

Cindy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Columbia College as well as an M.S. in Information Systems from Northwest Missouri State University.

Devyn CAmpbell

FISCAL OFFICER | Community planner

Devyn Campbell is the Fiscal Officer and a Community Planner for the Mark Twain Regional Council of Governments. She joined the team in October of 2017. Devyn is the liaison for the counties of Audrain and Monroe, and the communities that lie within.

As the organization’s Fiscal Officer, Devyn provides daily oversight of the projects and programs administered by the Mark Twain Regional Council of Governments and the reconciliation of their budgets. Devyn understands the importance of ensuring funds are spent according to fiscal policies and strives to keep controls and safeguards in place within the organization. Devyn works closely with communities, organizations, businesses, and schools to identify projects and resources available to help increase quality of life throughout the region.

Devyn holds a Bachelors of Science in Hospitality Management with a minor in Business from the University of Missouri – Columbia.

ashley Long

solid waste planner | community Planner

Ashley Long is the Solid Waste Planner/Community Planner for the Mark Twain Regional Council of Governments. Ashley joined the team in September 2019. She is the liaison for the counties of Marion and Shelby and the communities that lie within.

Ashley understands the importance of integrating recycling into the community. Ashley is involved in several organizations such as North American Hazardous Materials Management Association and Product Stewardship Program. Her goal is to continue to work closely with communities, organizations, businesses, and schools throughout the region by identifying their recycling needs and finding the resources to meet those needs. Ashley also provides administrative services to the Mark Twain Lake Chamber of Commerce who strive to bring visitors to the Mark Twain Lake area and promote local businesses.

Ashley holds a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration from South University.

ANNA GILL

economic disaster recovery coordinator

Anna Gill is the Transportation Planner for the Mark Twain Regional Council of Governments. She joined the team in August 2020. Anna is the liaison for the counties of Ralls and Pike and the communities that lie within.

Serving as the Transportation Planner, Anna assists the Transportation Advisory Committee with identifying transportation needs, ranking of needs within the region, and coordinating meetings. Additionally, Anna works with the Northeast Coalition for Roadway Safety to promote safe driving.

Anna holds a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with an emphasis in Ecology and Evolution and a certificate in Leadership from Lindenwood University – St. Charles.

Delores woodhurst

community planner

Delores Woodhurst is a Community Planner for the Mark Twain Regional Council of Governments.  Delores joined the team in June of 2022.

A retired educator, Delores has experience in planning and project development.   Delores understands the importance of developing local communities, including identifying and focusing on short term, long term, and emergency planning and implementation.  As a Community Planner, Delores develops programs and plans for improving the communities throughout the COG’s eight county region. 

Delores holds a Doctor of Education degree in Administrative Leadership from William Woods University – Fulton.

dana thies

administrative assistant / Community Planner