Board Members

First Elected 2024

Term Ends 2027

Ann has called Holden home her whole life. After graduating from Holden High School, she started her career at F&C Bank, first working as a part-time teller. She currently serves as Assistant Vice President - Controller 1 and has over 22 years with F&C Bank. Ann has served on various boards and in a variety of groups in Holden over the years and is currently serving as the Secretary of the Hope Coalition Board.

Ann and her husband, Coy, are proud to raise their daughters, Callie & Camille, in the same school district they graduated from. In her free time, she enjoys reading, porch sitting, and taking family vacations to the beach. She says her girls' activities keep her busy and she loves spending time with family and friends.

First Elected 2019

Term Ends 2028

Sarah Abel was elected to the Holden R-3 Board of Education in April 2025 and will serve a three-year term through 2028. She previously served on the board from 2019 to 2022. A former teacher in the district, Sarah brings a strong understanding of the education environment and a continued passion for supporting students and staff. She and her husband own a local business in Holden, where she now works. Sarah is also a proud Holden parent—two of her children are graduates of the district, and she currently has one son attending school here.

First Elected 2021

Term Ends 2027

Robert Zimmer III has been a Holden, Missouri resident for over 40 years and is an alumni of Holden High School. He has been the superintendent of CMG Construction for 23 years. Robert is a member of the Holden Masonic Lodge and is active with The Hometown Project group which volunteers revitalizing Holden. He is married to Lynette and all their children (Seth, Kyleigh, Abbi, Cole, & Annie) graduated from Holden.

First Elected 2022

Term Ends 2028

Nathan Haun was elected to the Board of Education in April 2022. He attended Holden R-3 from Kindergarten through graduation, after which he attended UCM for a time.

Nathan is married to Nicole, and they welcomed their son in 2022. Their daughter arrived in August of 2024. He works with his family in the agriculture industry and is very involved with activities at his church. He is a member of Friends and Family of the FFA, multiple agriculture organizations and the Holden School Foundation. Nathan, along with his wife, led youth ministry for five years. He has volunteered with several ministries and organizations that serve students as well as adults. Nathan was also able to be a foster parent for a couple months.

He appreciates the support of the community and the opportunity to serve on the board.

First Elected 2026

Term Ends 2029

First Elected 2026

Term Ends 2029

First Elected 2026

Term Ends 2029