The Argentine Betterment Corporation is proud to welcome Raymond East to its Board of Directors. With almost 40 years of experience as a business leader, Raymond brings a proven understanding of what it takes to build strong communities—through consistent investment, local commitment, and long-term focus. A U.S. Air Force veteran who served in public affairs, Raymond developed a disciplined foundation in communication, community engagement, and strategic messaging—experience

On Saturday, April 11th, something powerful happened in Argentine — our community showed up. With more than 60 volunteers (possibly the biggest number of volunteers we’ve ever had) and representation from approximately 17 organizations, this year’s Serve Day was a true reflection of what’s possible when people come together with a shared purpose. Students from Emerson Elementary, Argentine Middle School, and Harmon High Schools — including participants from AVID, NHS, and TRI

The Argentine Betterment Corporation is proud to welcome Rosa Madrigal to our Board of Directors. Rosa is, in every sense, a product of Argentine. She grew up here, was educated here, and has spent the majority of her life deeply rooted in this community. A graduate of USD 500 schools — Emerson Elementary, Argentine Junior/Senior High, and J.C. Harmon High School, class of 1975 — Rosa went on to earn her degree in Nursing from Donnelly College and Pittsburg State University.

Argentine Betterment Corporation is excited to welcome our newest board member Edgar Contreras to the board! Edgar is a people-focused, results-driven leader at T-Mobile. His experience spans Operational Leadership and Strategic Execution, with a strong emphasis on talent development and long-term value creation. In parallel with his professional work, he maintains an active relationship with Youth Lead KC and is deeply committed to giving back to the communities and programs