Neal Heckman - First Christian Olathe

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Neal Heckman worked in the office furniture industry for more than 50 years, serving as a sales representative, vice president, general manager, and president. In Monterey, California, he served six years on the local Chamber of Commerce board and four years as board chair of the Christian Church of Pacific Grove. After moving to Olathe in 2017, Neal and his wife, Cindy, joined First Christian Church Olathe, where they have managed the food pantry since April 2020. He served as board chair from 2023 to 2026 and is now Outreach Chair. He will begin serving on the Disciples of Christ Kansas City Regional Board in December 2026. Neal and Cindy have been married 54 years and have two sons.