OUR TEAM
DONOR STRATEGY & ENGAGEMENT TEAM
Amplifying generosity, stories, and connections to fuel community impact.
MARIBETH GROEN
Director of Events
& Public Relations
MARGARET BECKER
Account Manager
HANNAH REYNOLDS
Account Manager
KELLY HAGMEYER
Grant Writer
DAN TENHOOPEN
ALF-CIO Community Services
Labor Liaison
HEATHER HUTCHISON
Director of Marketing
NICK BROUWER
VP of Corporate Engagement
EMILY MURPHY
Sr. Volunteer Specialist
JEFF WRESSELL
Account Manager
KEVIN NELSON
Director of Donor
Development
HANNAH PLUMB
Volunteer Specialist
COMMUNITY IMPACT TEAM
Building strong partnerships with nonprofits to strengthen the community we serve.
Lynsey Comeau
Community Impact
Data Manager
Brianne Jurs
Community Impact Manager
LIZ DE LALUZ
VP of Community Impact
Suzanne Moody
Community Impact Manager
INTERNAL PROGRAMS
Our Internal Programs team — driving essential projects and programs that strengthen United Way from within.
BRENDA BRAME
VITA Program Manager
FATIMA IBRAHIM
Family Stability Case Manager
CHEYENNE PAGE
Family Stability Case Manager
ANGEL SETOR SMITH
VITA Program Coordinator
SABRINA SANTOS
Family Sability Case Manager
Jess Verville
211 Director
ALYSSA BRYAN
Family Stability Program Manager
ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE
Anchoring our work with financial stewardship, data, and organizational support.
Sophia Adams
Data Center Coordinator
JIM BURNS
CRM Specialist
MICHELE BUSSLER
Accounts Receivable
CHERIE CRAINE
Accounting Specialist
MANIFA DENNISON
Director of Accounting
CRAIG HEEREMA
Office Administrator
MARTHA MOORE
Finance Grant Manager
GRETCHEN MOUSEL
Director of Fiduciary Services
RAELYN SANDERSON
Sr. Human Resources Manager
JACKIE SHEEHAN
Keyer
MICHELLE VAN DYKE
Captain of the CauseAs President and CEO, Michelle leads with passion, ensuring every effort aligns with our mission. With a vision of a thriving community for all, she is committed to mobilizing change that reduces poverty and empowers success.
ENYA GORDON
Mission Support SuperheroAs Executive & Resource Development Assistant, Enya wears many hats—calendar wizard, project wrangler, and resource development sidekick. Always ready to jump in where needed, she keeps our mission moving full speed ahead.
LEADERSHIP
Setting the vision, strategy, and direction that guide United Way’s mission and impact.
KEVIN MYERS
Catalyst of ChangeAs Chief Resource Officer, Kevin connects people and resources to drive United Way’s mission. With his passion for building relationships and fostering partnerships, he leads efforts that fuel positive change and mobilize lasting solutions.
GAIL MONTGOMERY
Money MaestroAs Chief Financial Officer, Gail ensures every dollar is maximized to support our mission. Her strategic oversight and careful stewardship of resources empower initiatives, helping create sustainable pathways toward a thriving community.
BECKI POSTMA
The Impact ArchitectAs Chief Impact Officer, Becki connects the dots between resources, programs, and people. From overseeing community investments to shaping initiatives, she drives the work that helps families thrive and communities grow stronger.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ovell Barbee
Ask Ovell
Max Bissell
Bissell Homecare, Inc.
Dondreá Brown
Young Money Finances, Non-Profit
Tim Duflo
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Tracey Fountain
Health & Human Services
Jen Garcia
Allegan County Government
Ray Hancart
Meijer
Mike Hollander
First National Bank
Kate Hubbard
UFCW Local 951
Jennifer L. Jordan
Kellogg Company, North America
Terry Lenhardt
Steelcase Inc.
Salvador Lopez
KConnect
Ryan McLean
Comfort Research
Charisse Mitchell
Michigan Dept. of Health & Human Services
Daric Morell
Shape Corp.
Nate Phillips
WM Plumbers, Fitters & Service Trades Local Union No 174
Lyndsie Post
Grand Rapids Community College
Max Rispler
Hylant Group, Inc.
Leadriane Roby, Ph. D.
Grand Rapids Public Schools
Janet Torres
Union Bank
Cheryl Wolfe, MD, MBA, MS
Corewell Health Medical Group-West