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Board of Directors

 

 

 

 

                     

Anthony (Tony) Bader

 Tony is a Metallurgist in the Casting Department for Steel Dynamics, Inc. He recieved his Bachelor of Science degree in Metallurgical Engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines. He has started on his MBA from IPFW

 

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 Sally Bercaw

 Sally is a Butler resident who is retired after 25 years with Auburn Dental Associates. She is a high school graduate of Eastside High School. She is a member of St. Michael the Archangel Parish and is involved in the Rotary Youth Exchange Program.

 

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 Neal Blythe

 Neal received his undergraduate degree from Indiana University in Bloomington. After completing his udnergraduate work, Neal remained at IU, where he obtained his Juris Doctor degree. He is a partner at the Law Firm of Mefford, Weber, and Blythe.  Neal is licensed to practice in the State of Indiana and the United States District Court for both the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana. He is a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for DeKalb County, Indiana, and Attorney for the Town of Clear Lake and the Clear Lake Board of Zoning Appeals and Plan Commission. Besides being on the United Way Board of Directors, he is also involved with DeKalb County H.O.P.E. Inc., and Woodlawn Cemetery.

 

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 David Bunn

 David has been with the City of Auburn Fire Department for 30 years and is currently the Fire Marshall.  He received his associate degree from Ivy Tech and is also an adjunct professor for the college. He is the United Way of DeKalb County's board president and also serves on the DeKalb County Fair Association board.

 

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 Sue Carpenter

 Sue received a bachelor degree in History from Indiana University. she also graduated from the DeKalb Leadership program. Sue works for KPC news as a journalist. She has been involved with committees and boards such as: the YMCA, Garrett Heritage Days, Garrett Rotary President, Library Friends, Garrett High School ICE program and of course the United Way of DeKalb County.

 

 

 

 John Chalmers

 John graduated from the University of Toledo with a BS in electrical engineering and Bowling Green State University with an MBA. Some of his involvements include: president of the DeKalb Outdoor Theater board and member of the Northeastern Indiana Amateur Radio Club. He also plays trombone in the Auburn Community Band.

 

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 Chris Clear

 Chris is a Product Engineer for DeKalb Molded Plastics and has been there for over ten years. He attended Tri-State University and graduated with a bachelor of science degree in Mechanical Engineering. He has been a member of New Hope Christian Center in Waterloo for over 20 years.

 

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 Ken Conrad

 Ken is the Executive Director for the Youth for Christ, Inc. of Northeast Indianaprogram. He attended both the University of Montana and Taylor University. He is a part of the DeKalb County Ministers Association and has held responsibilities on regional and national levels for the Youth for Christ USA organization.

 

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 Kelly Dunham

 Kelly is theVice President and Compliance Officer and has been for over 16 years for DeKalb Health. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana University Bloomington and her MHA from IUPUI. She also sits on the board for St. Martin's Church. She is currently very active with her children's youth sports program.

 

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 Rachel Evans

 Rachel graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University with an Associate Degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor Degree in Business Management. She is currently the Human Resource Manager at Therma-Tru Doors in Butler, Indiana. She has led fundraising events such as: Big Brothers/Big Sisters Bowl for Kids Sake, March of Dimes, Relay For Life, DeKalb Health Cardiology Start-Up, and has been Miss Garrett Pageant Choreographer for the past 13 years.She is a DeKalb County Habitat for Humanity volunteer and a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Rachel resides in Garrett with her husband Duane and two children McKenzie and Saylor.

 

 

 

 Dan Green

 Dan is the CPA/CFO for Betz Nursing Home.He received his BS from Bowling Green Univeristy and is a lifetime member of Beta Alpha Psi National Accounting Honorary. He served as Charter President for the Domestic Violence Council in Findlay, Ohio and also served as the Treasurer of the United Way in Hancock County, Ohio. He is also a licensed IHSAA Official.

 

 

 

 Julie Hook

 Julie is the Director of General Studies degree program at IPFW and is an instructor for the Organizational Leadership Studies degree program. Julie graduated from Indiana University with an Ed.D. and from Drake University with a BSE/MSE. Julie is part of the Auburn Arts Council. Her board experiences include: Butler Public Library, DeKalb Leadership, Children Fair, and the United Way. She is an Education Honorary of Delta Kappa Gamma.

 

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 Brenda Mansfield

 Brenda has been Branch Manager/Assistant Vice President for Peoples Federal Bank in Garrett for 40 years. She is actively involved with the Garrett Community Center and the Rotary Club of Garrett.

 

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 Doug Marsh

 Doug received his B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Hillsdale College in Michigan. He is retired from Castle One Realty in Auburn and is the Director of Peoples Savings  Bank. He has served as Board Treasurer, Vice President, President, and Campaign Chair for the United Way of DeKalb County.

 

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 Ian Mercer

 Ian received his B.S. from the University of Western Ontario Canada. He is retired but wasExecutive Management for the packing industry for many years. He is the Chair of the Administration Council for the Methodist Church and is a board member for the local Community Foundation.

 Doug Morrow

 Doug is a 1977 graduate of the Indiana University School of Optometry and has practiced in Auburn for over 30 years. Some of his board experiences include: Board President of Chamber of Commerce, President of the Park board, and Auburn Little League President. He is a youth leader at the Auburn Presbyterian Church. Doug has been a United Way of DeKalb County board member for 15 years and is currently serving as campaign committee chair.

 

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 Burtie Rynearson

 Burtie has her Associates Degree in Business Administration. She ispast president and current board member of the Auburn Classic Noon Lions Club. She also serves on the board for St. Martins. Burtie has been actively involved with the United Way of DeKalb County for over 15 years.

 Denise Payton

 Denise received her bachelor degree in Business from Tri-State University and has 15 years experience in management with 8 years in nonprofit. She is the current Executive Director of RISE in Angola. Her experiences include: vice president of the Angola Chamber of Commerce, chair of the Steuben County United Way Day of Caring, and committee member of the United Way of DeKalb County Day of Caring and board member.

 

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 Chris Stark

 Chris graduated from Ohio State University for both his undergraduate and graduate degree. He has been with Wells Fargo Bank for over 8 years and is the Senior Agriculture/Business Banker. He is the treasurer for DeKalb County D.A.R.E.

 

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 Sandi Wilcox

 Sandi received her B.S. from Indiana University and MBA from IPFW. She owns her own accounting firm, Countryside Tax Service. She is a St. Joseph school board member and is the finance council secretary. She is a former corporate officer for Lincoln Financial Group.

 

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 Al Wleklinski

 Al is the director of Material Management for DeKalb Health. He earned his B.S. for St. Joseph College. He has been the secretary for the Auburn Plan Commission, president of Board of Zoning Appeal, and is a member of Knights of Columbus.

 

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 Bob Zimmerman

 Bob received his B.S. from Western Michigan University. He has been involved with the United Way of DeKalb County for over 20 years and has done it all from Board President to Treasurer.

 

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