United Way of the Mark Twain Area

Lou has served as Executive Director of the United Way of the Mark Twain Area since 1992. Her thirty-year professional career has been varied (early childhood education and geriatric healthcare), but always focused on human services. Fund raising for these valuable programs was a logical step when she came to the United Way.

The last 18 years have been an exciting time. A supportive board of directors, valuable agency programs, willing volunteers and an outstanding donor public has enabled the United Way to grow and expand services in Northeast Missouri.

A native of Hannibal, Lou now resides with husband Dave on their farm outside of Monroe City. She enjoys her family, life on the farm, singing, working with friends at First Presbyterian, and volunteering with various community projects in Northeast Missouri.

Teresa Niemeyer
Administrative Assistant

Teresa joined the United Way of the Mark Twain Area in October 1996. Her duties are data entry, accounts receivable, and the daily tasks to make the office run as smooth as possible. She has worked with the public for over 20 years and enjoys meeting and working with all the new people every year. Teresa resides in Hannibal with her husband Joe & her 4 children.

United Way of the Mark Twain Area secretaries and directors were honored at the 2000 Campaign Kick-Off Picnic. Pictured left to right are: Pam Hunsaker (1986-1992), Barb Tanner Lettington (1985-1986), Cloydia Newton (1946), Lou Lemen (1992-present), Jo Rupp (1936-1942 and 1977-present), Teresa Niemeyer (1996-present).