We are grateful for the more than 100 volunteers that give back to the community by serving on United Way committees. They are crucial to our mission and success! If you are interested in volunteering with United Way, give us a call at 217-352-5151 to talk about a potential match for your unique skills.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Oversees the fiscal health of our organization, including our budget, audit and tax filings.
COMMUNITY IMPACT COMMITTEE
Oversees the organization's Impact Grant process and monitors community conditions.
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Works to grow our annual fundraising campaign and build a deep connection with our supporters.
ECL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Oversees the Emerging Community Leaders program and ECL alumni engagement.
MARKETING COMMITTEE
Ensures our organization is communicating effectively with our donors and the community.
WOMEN UNITED COMMITTEE
Mobilizing women to engage with United Way for progress and community change.
Finance Committee
Julie Shapland, University of Illinois - Chair
Sharon Allen, Sterling Wealth Management
Frank Johnston, Inman & Fitzgibbons, Ltd.
Charlie Osborne, BankChampaign, N.A.
Michael Vittone, CliftonLarsonAllen
Community Impact Committee
Chair
Bill Bell* – University of Illinois, College of Engineering
Deidra Almaroad - Community Member
Caitlin Drake – Busey Bank
Mark Driscoll – Champaign County Mental Health Board and Developmental Disabilities Board
John Humlicek - University of Illinois
Sandy Klitzing - Illinois State University, Retired
Wynne Korr- University of Illinois
Carla McCowan* - University of Illinois
Sheri McKiernan - OSF Healthcare
Sara Olson - University of Illinois
Carolyn Petersen - Community Volunteer
Denise Poindexter - University of Illinois
Blair Rowitz* - Carle
Jenn Smist - University of Illinois
Kerri Wiman – City of Champaign
* Indicates UWCC Board Member
Staff:
Sue Grey- President & CEO
Beverley Baker- Director, Community Impact
Amy Huang - Community Impact Associate
Resource Development Committee
Greg Anderson, Chair
Workplace Campaigns Division
Greg Anderson, U of I Employees Credit Union
Pam Bigler, Carle Foundation Hospital
Brian Holding, Human Kinetics
Pat Kovar, Community Member
John Olson, Federal Companies
Andy Quarnstrom, Champaign Firefighters and Champaign Township Supervisior
Rush Record, Champaign County CASA
Sarah Zehr, University of Illinois, Office of Public Engagement
Emerging Community Leaders Advisory Committee
Sophie Becker, Community Member
Justin Gensler, Illinois National Bank
Andrew Hohn, University of Illinois
Kara Johnson - University of Illinois
Katie Johnston - University of Illinois
John Olson, UWCC Board Representative - Federal Companies
Ross Richards - University of Illionis Foundation
Charlee Lin- Busey Wealth Management
Jhane Reifsteck - Reifsteck Reid
Betsy Rodriquez, University of Illinois
Bryan Snodgras - Busey
Cayla Waters, University of Illinois
Marketing Committee
Cynthia Bruno, Co-Chair - Busey
Dave Wetherell, Co-Chair - Cozad Asset Management
Women United Committee
Deidra Almaroad - Community Member
Gianina Baker - University of Illinois
Kayla Banks - Carle
Julie Dorner - YG Financial
Meg Edwards - University of Illinois
Carrie Eisenmenger - Northwestern Mutual
Theresa Green - Carle
Jacque Schweighart - University of Illinois Foundation
Brooke Starks - Meyer Capel
Stephanie Stuart - Parkland College