STAFF

Nikki Gerhard
Executive Director

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Mary Meyers
Client Services Director

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Kim Juve
Client Services Coordinator

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Sue Peters
Client Services Coordinator

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Kiara West
Community Engagement Director

Danielle Schneeberg
Iddrisu
Community Engagement Coordinator

Martha Franco
Bilingual Resources Advocate

BOARD

Rebecca Kellner,
JD, ARM, SHRM-SCP, SPHR
Senior Corporate Counsel,
Ryan Specialty, LLC
(President)

Patricia Exarhos,
Retired Executive,
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
(Vice President)

Tim Murphy,
Director of Business
Process Workflow,
Americollect (Past President)

Oladimeji Tomori,
CEO & Founder, Pointters
Community Initiative

Jackie Paul,
Retired Executive,
Humana

Jessica Barnes,
Chief Financial Officer,
Peoples State Bank

Carrie Kreps Wegenast,
Chaplain, Tyson Foods

Suzanne Brault,
Principal and Owner,
Brault Consulting, LLC

Michael Ryder,
Owner, KMAX Solutions

Jeff Esker,
Private Wealth Advisor,
Esker Financial Group

Elliott Clare,
CPA TreeHouse Foods
(Treasurer)

Reverend Rebecca Henry,
Senior Pastor,
First United Methodist Church Neenah-Menasha (Secretary)

Sarah Schneider,
Mobility Manager,
Valley Transit

"Serving on LEAVEN's Board offers a daily opportunity to improve our community by actively helping others. In the process, I'm becoming more attentive to those in need, a better listener, and more appreciative of our special mission. I serve on LEAVEN's Board because it makes me a better person." MR 

"After retirement, I desired to give back to my community by becoming involved with LEAVEN, first as a volunteer and then as a Board member. On a weekly basis, I have the opportunity to hear clients' stories, seek to provide them with needed resources, financial assistance and witness their gratitude for the support they receive during difficult times. It is an honor to serve them and the entire organization. These weekly interactions have also enhanced my ability to serve as a Board member. I have cherished watching LEAVEN grow during my tenure and look forward to their journey ahead. Serving has also sharpened my mind, utilized my leadership skills and the chance to be surrounded by talented and compassionate staff, community leaders and volunteers who all desire to do our very best to help LEAVEN clients reach their desired goals and get to a better place.” JP 

"I serve as a Board member and operational  volunteer because I believe in all aspects of LEAVEN's mission - the importance of helping our neighbors in need, creating connections to resources that  can ensure stability and sustainability, and a philosophy of providing a 'hand up'. LEAVEN's work is important to help ensure a healthy and thriving community. I am proud to be a small part of the LEAVEN team!” PE 

"Growing up, my family didn't have a lot, but we lived in a generous community where neighbors helped neighbors. I've seen first-hand the difference a helping hand can make when you need it most. Less than half of Americans have enough cash on hand to cover a $400 expense. I love that LEAVEN is there to help our neighbors in need by providing the financial assistance to cover those expenses and give the help that's needed to stabilize the household for the future.” RK