General Information


The historic Southmoreland neighborhood is located in midtown Kansas City from 39th St. south to 47th St. (Cleaver II Blvd); and Main St. east to Gillham/Rockhill Road. 

Our neighborhoodwas built around the turn of the century and we're also home to the Southmoreland Historic District.  The Southmoreland Neighborhood Association was founded in 1973.

For a Southmoreland neighborhood map click here.

Monthly Board/neighborhood meetings are on the second Monday of every month from 7 - 8 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 40th & Main.

To contact the Southmoreland Neighborhood Association click here, or click on any of the board members below...


Southmoreland Neighborhood Association
Board & Bylaws


For the Southmoreland Neighborhood Association bylaws click here.

We have 10 board members - President, VP, Treasurer Secretary and 6 committee chairs.

President – Greg Corwin
About Greg: Greg currently works in the Crossroads district and is responsible for Marketing at Birch Telecom.  Greg has lived in the Southmoreland neighborhood for 10 years.

Vice President – Larry Garrett
Board Duties: Act as President in the President’s absence. Assist the President and other officers in their duties as needed.
About Larry: Larry has been active on past SNA Boards as Membership Chair, and currently represents Southmoreland on the 43 rd & Main TIF Advisory Board. Larry produces movies when he's not working on behalf of the neighborhood.

Treasurer- Robert Barrientos
Board Duties: Pay invoices and maintain financial records for Southmoreland (Electronically/Quickbooks System), and report to board and membership on financial matters.
About Robert: Robert has been active on past Boards, most recently as Chair, Neighborhood Culture and Preservation. Robert is active in the Kansas City non-profit community.

Secretary – John Shaw
Board Duties: Prepare meeting minutes. Maintain SNA history, records, grant documentation and files.
About John: John is a 25 year resident of Southmoreland, and is retired from Seal Rite Corporation.  John previously had a long and distinguished service as Secretary on the SNA board and has returned to help this year.

Chair, Planning and Development – Dave Ladwig
Board Duties : Be an ambassador at city events and participate in community planning and development programs that effect the future of Southmoreland. Oversee fundraising and grant writing.
About Dave: Dave is a past president of the SNA and is very active in our community. Dave maintains his own private law practice.

Chair, Membership and Community Liaison – Linda Andersen
Board Duties: Recruit new members. Southmoreland liaison with businesses, institutions, individual members and prospective members. Maintain membership records and database. About Linda: Linda has served on past SNA Boards, most recently as the Safety Chair. Linda markets real estate in and around our neighborhood.

Chair, Public Information - Jason Ballou
Board Duties: Prepare and publish the SNA Newsletter quarterly. Coordinate announcements and press releases. Maintain and update the Southmoreland website. Arrange for TAN (Telephone Alert Network) phone messages.
About Jason: Jason has been active in the Southmoreland for the past year and owns and operates a retail business on Main Street.

Chair, Programs and Events- Gina Tamasi
Board Duties: Plan and implement one-time and recurring programs and events such as the Annual Block Party, Yard Sale, quarterly community dumpsters, and neighborhood cleanups.
About Gina: Gina has served most recently on the Board as Program and Events Chair. She’s done such a great job that we’re insisting she do it for another year. Gina operates a travel agency specializing in travel to Central and South America.

Chair, Neighborhood Culture and Preservation – Barry Porter
Board Duties: Building codes including KCMO codes administration. Historic preservation matters including cases before the Landmarks Commission.
About Barry: Barry is a long-time contributor to our neighborhood, and has served on past SNA Boards. Most recently Barry has served as Membership Chair. Barry works in the telecom industry when he’s not restoring his home.

Chair, Safety - currently supported and shared by all Board members
Board Duties: Work proactively with neighbors, businesses, members, Police and Fire departments to improve personal and property safety in Southmoreland. Monitor performance of Safety Patrol provider.