Our Staff

Jerry is a board member for the Indiana Association of United Ways and the Northern Indiana Workforce Investment. He co-chairs the Learning Generations Initiative, sits on the advisory committee of the Elkhart Community Foundation, WrapAround Community Team and WrapAround Plan Review Team.

Chris is a classroom social events volunteer for Concord Eastside and a concession stand volunteer for the Concord Youth Soccer League.

Darren is active on the advisory committee for Elkhart County Health Department Maternal & Child Health, works with the Elkhart County Medicine Assistance Program Network, and serves on the board for the Emergency Food and Shelter (FEMA). Darren is also the block captain for the Historic Southside Neighborhood Association.

Jessica is active with the Elkhart County Drug-Free Partnership, Kiwanis, is a member of the Goshen Clay Artist Guild, a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the Michiana Chapter of the American Marketing Assoc. She sits on the Indiana Toll Road Community Advisory Board, the Elkhart Community Schools Education Coordinating Council and is a member of the United Way of America Diversity Roundtable.

Kim brings over twenty years of professional community development and program implementation to her position with the United Way. She is experienced in serving diverse populations within inner city, suburban, and rural areas. Kim is certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA) by the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration. CVA is the only international professional certification in the field of volunteer resources management. She has served on a variety of boards.

Keith is the newest member to the United Way 2-1-1 call center. He is a graduate of the Elkhart Chamber of Commerce Leadership Academy and a past Optimist of the Year. He also is a former Elkhart County Board of Realtors Affiliate of the Year. Keith is the father of three and enjoys spending time with his wife and family. He volunteers at his Crossroads Community Church as a youth sponsor.