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Board of Directors

Leading with heart. Serving with purpose.

Our Board of Directors serves as a vital partner in advancing our mission. Through their leadership, expertise, and commitment to our organization, board members help shape our future, provide strategic guidance, and ensure we remain focused on creating lasting impact on those we serve.

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Board Leadership

Geraldine Halpen

Board President

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Leslie Hodges

Vice President

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Kathy Howard

Secretary

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An indoor professional headshot of Jim Sietz smiling while sitting at an office desk. He has short, grey hair, blue eyes, and is wearing a purple striped polo shirt while holding a yellow Labrador Retriever puppy wearing a green service vest.

Jim Sietz

Treasurer

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Members

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Mark Anderson, DVM

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An indoor professional headshot of Diane Buhr Engelsmann smiling at the camera. She has blonde hair with bangs, is wearing a white collared shirt with a pink scarf, and is holding a small, fluffy white dog. The background shows a window with white shutters on the left and an abstract blue painting on the right.

Diane Buhr Engelsmann

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Nola Ewers

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Kathy Holman

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An outdoor photo of Susan Kelly smiling warmly while sitting on the ground. She has light brown hair, is wearing a bright yellow t-shirt and blue pants, and is holding two Labrador Retriever puppies—one yellow and one black—in her arms.

Susan Kelly

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R. Troy Kendrick, Jr.

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An indoor photo of Jennifer Kuehnle smiling warmly at the camera. She has short grey hair, wears eyeglasses, and is dressed in a vibrant floral-patterned blouse. She is seated next to a yellow Labrador Retriever wearing a green service vest, with a large brick fireplace in the background.

Jennifer Kuehnle

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John Marbarger, M.D.

Angela Pearson

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Linda Yatkeman

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Bob Zangas

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