
Meet Our 2021 Board of Directors
Thank you to all serving on our Board for your dedication, volunteerism, time and talents to help further our cause and serve our community!
CVO
Kathy Ireland
Horizon Bank
CVO-Elect
Jim Clarida
IBEW Local 531
Treasurer
Jim Mooney
Development Services
Secretary
Matt Harvey
Harvey Wealth Management
Board Attorney
Todd Etzler
Horizon Bank
Ex-Officio
Julia Hess
UFS Corporation
Peter Anderson
Gelsosomo's Pizza
Andrea Colson
Chicago Title Co.
Christy Elzbieciak
Members Source Credit Union
Dr. John Felton
Volunteer
Jeff Fernandez
Benjamin F. Edwards & Co.
Edward Garza
El Popular, Inc.
Eric Gibson
General Insurance Services
Nick Larson
Larson Danielson Construction
Lori Nicklas
TCU
Clay Patton
Patton Law, LLC
Dr. Jerry Rodenbarger
Vale Park Animal Hospital
John Scott
Scott Design Company
Annmarie Severson
Earthwise
Lanie Steinwart
Valparaiso University
Bonnie Stephens
Valparaiso Community Schools
Jane Szymczak
Laciak Accountancy
Susie Wireman
Coldwell Banker
Ben Zimmer
Ethos Insurance and Risk Management
Y STAFF LEADERSHIP TEAM
• Sharon Johnson, Chief Executive Officer
• Carol Douglas, Executive Assistant
• Jennifer Hatseras, HR Director
• Tracey McElree, Sr. Dir. of Advancement
• Brittany Tripp, Membership & Marketing Director
• Zach Wagner, Director of Finance
• Joel Birky, Director of Programs
• Melanie Hoffman, Director of Childcare