FROM NOPE TO

Beyond living life with a disability, the financial burden for an amputee can be extraordinary.

Prosthetic limbs range from $10,000 to $100,000, so without health insurance, coming up with this amount of money can seem inconceivable. There are hundreds of simple, daily tasks the average person takes for granted, such as walking up stairs, riding a bike, or simply walking across the room. An amputee knows that even with superhuman strength or years of practice, those tasks can still be impossible without the right prosthetic fit and function. The unfortunate reality is that many amputees often don't have health insurance and the financial coverage provided by insurance companies is often not enough to cover the high cost of prosthetic needs. That’s where Steps of Faith can help.

Losing a limb can profoundly impact every aspect of someone's life.

OUR TEAM

Billy Brimblecom, Jr.

CEO

Billy understands first-hand the emotional and physical challenges that come with losing a limb. At 28 years of age, Billy lost his left leg to Ewing’s Sarcoma in 2005. As a life-long musician, this could have been devastating to his career. Still young and active, he needed a prosthesis that would give him mobility and allow him to continue to play the drums and live an active life. Thanks to a large fundraiser held for him by friends and family, he was able to raise more than $30,000 for his first prosthetic limb. This is why he truly understands the financial hardships that come with losing a limb. With his new prosthesis, Billy was back on tour playing the drums within just a few months of his surgery. While his love for music is strong, his passion to serve other amputees through Steps of Faith is even stronger. He wants every amputee to have mobility no matter how limited their resources are. Billy currently lives in Kansas City with his wife and two children.

Jim Suptic

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Jim has spent the better part of the last twenty years touring the world as a musician with his bands The Get Up Kids and Blackpool Lights. It was in 2005 when Blackpool Light’s drummer and Steps of Faith CEO Billy Brimblecom was diagnosed with Ewings Sarcoma, and Jim saw firsthand the astronomical costs associated with losing a limb. He also saw what a community can do when they come together to help. It was this experience that led Jim to wanting to work with Billy and continue to give back.

Jim has a Bachelor of Science in Geology Cum Laude from The University of Missouri – Kansas City. He is a lifelong resident of the Kansas City area where he lives with his wife and two daughters.

Marci Theel

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Marci is a lifelong Kansas native and has spent most of her years in the Kansas City area. Before joining Steps of Faith in April of 2019, she had experience as a real estate agent, event coordinator and alumni director at her alma mater, MidAmerica Nazarene University. Marci is passionate about helping and serving others, and what better opportunity than helping the clients at Steps of Faith!

Marci resides in Overland Park, KS with her husband and two children. They enjoy attending their kids sporting events, exploring and traveling together, playing games and cheering on the Chiefs and Royals!

Lucy Berndt

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Lucy is a Kansas City native who lives in the Waldo area with her husband and dog, Bones. She is a graduate of Marquette University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and worked at The University of Kansas Hospital for fifteen years as a Registered Nurse. Her nursing experience includes Orthopedics, Case Management, and care coordination for high-risk patients undergoing anesthesia. Her interests include travel and writing. She is an avid bookworm and lover of craft beer. She is passionate about helping others and is proud to be a part of an organization with that singular focus.

Liliana Reza

PROGRAM COORDINATOR - ESPAÑOL

Liliana is a faith-based advocate and writer. Originally from Oklahoma, she is a proud daughter of immigrants from the U.S.-Mexico borderlands. She is a graduate of Southern Nazarene University with a degree in Intercultural Studies. Liliana brings over a decade of experience supporting individuals and families through nonprofit and community-based work. Her interests include running, travel, and storytelling. She's a proud auntie, marathon finisher, and lover of good coffee. Liliana loves being a part of the Steps team and helping to further its mission.

Mason Mercy

BOARD PRESIDENT

Mason Mercy is an entrepreneur and healthcare executive dedicated to building innovative, mission-driven companies. He is the CEO of Matter Health, a value-based medical group bringing healthcare directly to underserved, polychronic seniors in government-funded public housing communities.

With a background in venture-backed startups and deep experience in healthcare delivery, Mason brings strategic insight and operational expertise to his work. He is passionate about expanding access to care, supporting underserved communities, and scaling models that drive lasting impact. As a board member at Steps of Faith, Mason is honored to help bridge the gap in prosthetic care for amputees in need. He lives in Nashville, TN.