DELTA DENTAL OF MISSOURI WELCOMES
TWO NEW MEMBERS TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ST. LOUIS, Mo (Jan. 19, 2026) … Delta Dental of Missouri—a non-profit organization and the state’s leading dental benefits provider—elected two new members to its Board of Directors. Cheryl Matejka, CPA, MBA, who recently retired from her position as executive vice president and chief financial officer at Mercy Health, and resides in St. Charles, Missouri, and Danielle Riordan, DDS, practicing dentist at Family Dentistry of St. Peters, who resides in St. Louis, Missouri, will each serve a three-year term.
Matejka, is a growth-oriented financial executive with nearly 40 years of healthcare finance experience. In her role at Mercy Health she led the financial strategy for their $10 billion system, aligning performance with mission and vision through the oversight of financial operations, supply chain, revenue cycle, treasury and outreach across four states. She is a certified public accountant with a Master of Business Administration from Washington University’s Olin School of Business.
Dr. Riordan is a distinguished dental professional with 15 years of experience, recognized for her leadership, clinical excellence and dedication to community service. She practices dentistry alongside her father and participates as a provider for Missouri’s Donated Dental Services, Give Kids a Smile® and Missouri Mission of Mercy—programs that deliver free dental care to individuals in need. She earned her undergraduate degree from Southeast Missouri State University and completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Cheryl and Dr. Riordan to our board,” said Rob Goren, fellow board member, president and chief executive officer at Delta Dental of Missouri. “Their exceptional leadership and expertise will be invaluable as we continue advancing our mission to improve oral and overall health and meet the evolving needs of the communities we serve.”
About Delta Dental of Missouri
Delta Dental of Missouri is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization and the state’s leading dental benefits provider. As a nonprofit, its mission is to improve overall health and well-being in the communities it serves. It provides more than 2.41 million members with access to affordable, high-quality dental care through group plans tailored to meet the needs of organizations of all sizes, from large corporations to small businesses with two or more employees. Delta Dental also offers dental benefit plans directly to individuals and families. It also provides access to affordable, high-quality vision care through group vision benefit plans. The company proudly supports oral and overall health initiatives, educational programs and charitable causes that help educate people about the importance of dental health and provide free dental care to those in need. Delta Dental of Missouri also created the Missouri Dental Care Resource Guide to help individuals access information about low-cost and free dental care options in their area—available online at www.DeltaDentalMO.com/ResourceGuide. To learn more about the company, visit www.DeltaDentalMO.com.