Meet the Board of Directors
and Staff
Luz Rios
President of the Board
Community Liaison
My name is Luz Mireya Rios and I have lived in the Lykins neighborhood for more than 25 years, a single mother of 2 sons and 2 daughters who have grown up in this neighborhood and I already have 6 grandchildren, so we have witnessed the different changes in our neighborhood, fortunately more good than bad, I feel proud to be part of the neighborhood association and contribute my grain of sand to make our neighborhood a beautiful, safe and healthy place.
Fai Beal
Secretary of the Board
Information coming shortly.
Robert Ontman
Housing & Development Committee Chair
Hello everyone, my name is Robert Ontman. I am the third generation of my family to grow up in the Lykins Neighborhood after my Grandpa Joe who was an engineer on the railroad and my dad who was a teacher and a military chaplain. I have seven children, most of whom are grown, but still live in the Lykins neighborhood with their families, including grandchildren, who are making the streak five generations in Lykins. My wife and I are active member at Kansas City Baptist Church at 40th and Walnut and I volunteer with the Milestone Youth Center at 12th and Bales. It is exciting to see all the collaborations and diversity in the neighborhood and how we all work together towards common goals, especially to revive the housing in the area along with the hearts of the people. I serve as your housing and development committee chair in this process.
Wayne Whisler
Member at Large
Information coming shortly.
Ben Wells
Vice-President of the Board
Information coming shortly.
Leticia Torres
Treasurer of the Board
My name is Leticia Torres. I grew up in this community and feel truly blessed to give back in a meaningful way. As LNA Board Treasurer and Interpreter, has allowed me to combine my passion for numbers with my commitment to service. My goal is to keep things transparent, re-build our communities trust and make help ensure our communities voice is heard. It’s truly an honor to serve the place I call home, and I look forward to continuing to support my neighbors.
Ray de la Cruz
Sergeant at Arms
Information coming shortly.
Angie Hicks-Curtis
Executive Director
Angie Hicks-Curtis brings her background in social work to her role as Executive Director of the Lykins Neighborhood Association (LNA). With a BSW and years of experience in direct service, Angie is skilled at connecting residents to resources, advocating for families, and fostering inclusive spaces where all voices are heard.
Her social work training has equipped her with strong skills in listening, mediation, and collaboration—skills she now applies to neighborhood-level issues. Angie works closely with residents to ensure their ideas and priorities are part of decision-making.
Under Angie’s leadership, LNA continues to live out its mission: improving the quality of life for all residents by fostering a safe, connected, and inclusive community. By combining her social work expertise with a commitment to grassroots leadership, Angie empowers residents to shape the future of Lykins, strengthens partnerships with stakeholders, and builds long-term resilience for the neighborhood.