Harry D. Bozoian
Klingner & Associates, P.C.
Corporate Chair
Currently, Harry is the Business Development Manager for the Columbia office of Klingner & Associates, P.C., a full-service engineering, architectural, and surveying firm. Prior to joining Klingner, Harry served as the Director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Director/Deputy Director of the Missouri Department of Agriculture, and Deputy Chief of Staff for Missouri Governor Jay Nixon. He also served as an Administrative Law Judge for the Division of Workers’ Compensation and was Deputy Chief Counsel of the Agriculture and Environment Division at the Missouri Attorney General’s Office for 16 years. Harry graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia and has a law degree from Saint Louis University School of Law. He is a licensed Missouri attorney.
Harry’s passion lies in building high-functioning teams, developing and implementing efficient business and organizational plans, and supporting the success of others.
Arthritis has impacted some members of Harry’s family, and he has witnessed the challenges of battling this disease. Seeing this has motivated him to learn more about the disease and how he too can be an advocate for treatments and resources.
Please join Harry this year in leading the fight to find a cure, register or donate today!
Ella started noticing difficulty with her hands when she was 13. She had trouble closing her hands and opening containers. Pushing up to lift herself out of the swimming pool became difficult. Her hands became swollen and her skin felt tight. She began to feel fatigued. All of this added up to something not being quite right. Ella was examined head to toe by a pediatric rheumatologist. The doctor mentioned arthritis, a condition you expect only older people to have. Testing confirmed a diagnosis of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), an autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks the body’s own healthy cells and tissues. Ella’s arthritis involves nine joints, primarily her hands and wrists. Treatment is aggressive to prevent permanent joint damage. She began taking a biologic medication, administered by injection and her hands greatly improved. She continues to take the shot every 2 weeks and rotates her thighs as injection sites. Ella has faced the challenge like a trooper. Although it was scary at first, she has adjusted to this new normal. She must protect her joints as much as possible including using pump bottles and larger pens and pencils. Ella is able to continue playing soccer. She appreciates the support of her teammates, friends and family. Ella is working to raise awareness that kids get arthritis too and the importance of access to good medical care. Arthritis is part of who she is, but it does not have to define her or any other kid.
Join Ella in her fight against arthritis, register or donate today!
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