Become a Volunteer
Volunteers are key to much of our ongoing success! Our volunteers, including those who work in the office, assist with fundraising, and serve year-round on committees, make a significant difference in the agency's accomplishments. Our dedicated Board of Directors is committed to the agency's mission and purpose. They guide our work through governance and leadership.
If you would like to volunteer or learn more about joining our Board of Directors, email us at
Our 2025 Board of Directors
Executive Board
Erin Lewis – President, FHLBank
Catherine Deters – President-Elect, Midwest Concrete Materials
Lisa Walker – Secretary, Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Christina Schmitt – Treasurer, Envista Credit Union
Lisa Walker – Treasurer-Elect, Azura Credit Union
Dawn Bicknell-Reiser – Immediate Past President, Kaw Valley Bank
Nicole Lange – Member at Large, Security Benefit
Board of Directors
Joe Beasley – BOK Financial
Connie Fulton – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
Linda Kehres – Emporia Community Foundation
Derek Krogh – Lakeshore Learning
Jordan McKnight – Boys and Girls Club of Manhattan
Marisol Marcelo – Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home
Kelly Trussell – City of Topeka
Casey Vigus – Jamie Lou Hornbaker – State Farm Agent
