The board of trustees is ultimately accountable for the United Way of the Flint Hills’ performance, reputation, and stature in the community. Through excellence in organizational leadership and governance, United Way is a mission-driven organization, where staff and volunteers are passionate, focused, and aligned to achieve goals. The volunteer board of trustees is effective in setting direction for the organization, ensuring necessary resources are available, and providing oversight of programs, finances, legal compliance, and values.
Executive and Finance Committee
- Chair: Scott Hayes, Norfolk Iron & Metal
- Treasurer: Jennifer Brothers, Capitol Federal
- Vice Chair: Brandee Orender, Lyon County State Bank
- Aron Dody, Education Consultant
- David Maldonado, ESB Financial
Members
- Michele Boyce, KVOE/Emporia's Radio Stations
- McKenzie Cinelli, Evergy
- Allison Anderson Harder, USD 253
- Lucas Markowitz, Newman Regional Health
- Sarah Rice, Trust Point Insurance
- Sara Schwerdtfeger, Emporia State University
- Darian Westerfield, Emporia State University
- Carolyn Hollins, CareArc
- Missy Floyd, CALM
- Clerk: Daphne Mertens, Executive Director of United Way of the Flint Hills