Kristie Betts is a dedicated professional with a significant amount of experience in nonprofit and municipal sectors. She joins United Way of DeKalb County as the Early Learning Coordinator, where she will work to strengthen early childhood education and family engagement through collaboration with local schools, community partners and families.

Heath is a lifelong DeKalb County resident. After earning a bachelor's degree in Agricultural Systems Management from Purdue University in West Lafayette, he returned to Butler to help manage his family farm. In addition to farming, Heath and his wife, Jackie, have spent the last 15 years building and operating their own rental real estate business.

Jonnie is a lifelong resident of DeKalb County with nearly 12 years of experience in public service.

Joe moved to Fort Wayne from New York when he was 7. He is the Assistant Vice President/Commercial Banker with 1^st Source Bank. Joe has held a variety of roles in the 26 years that he has worked for 1^st Source Bank. He has served on multiple non-profit boards over the years and currently serves on the Countryside Church of Christ finance board. Joe and his wife of 26 years Jynette have two daughters, Symantha and MyKenzie.

Jeff was born in Chicago, IL and raised in Butler, IN and attended Eastside Jr/Sr High School. He worked in the masonry trade for over 20 years and now works for Serenity House. The path for his life is helping others in need and teaching others the importance of volunteering and being a part of their community. Jeff is married to his wonderful wife Cindy.