Board of Directors
MEET OUR BOARD & STAFF
Chair
Rich Walker
"Being part of the ECF Board means I get to be part of a group that teaches people how their donated dollars can best be put to work investing in their community."
Vice-Chair
Kristopher Lakin
"Change emanates from the grassroots, which was the founding impetus of ECF more than 25 years ago and remains its bailiwick today. As Dr. King famously said, ‘Everybody can be great because everybody can serve,’ a principle that shines brightly throughout ECF’s entire organization."
Secretary & Education Chair
Andrea Miracle
"After assisting with scholarship interviews the last few years, I was looking for an opportunity to serve the ECF is a more meaningful and significant way."
Treasurer
Elizabeth Heil
"Being involved in ECF is about community engagement and connection for me."
Board Member
Jason Cook
“I am proud to be part of an organization dedicated to improving the overall well-being of our community."
Finance Chair
Steve Dawson
"To me, being a board member means working with a group of talented and motivated professionals to help improve the lives of people and support the mission of charities in the Edwardsville community, with an emphasis on the word 'community'."
Board Member
Chris Layloff
The work that [the ECF does] to help others is inspirational -- I'm proud to be a part of it."
Grants Chair
Caryn Mefford
"Working on the ECF Board with such an effective and thoughtful group of professionals is incredibly rewarding. It gives me the opportunity to blend passion and purpose in ways that directly impact our collective community."
Board Member
Nekisha Omotola
"ECF is an opportunity to be a part of an inspiring, dedicated team of leaders who are committed to serving our community."
Board Member
Brian Paul
I am proud of our community and its many accomplishments, and I am appreciative of the opportunity to deepen my civic involvement and advance the community through the efforts of the Edwardsville Community Foundation.
Board Member
Kristen Pfund
"ECF Supports the community that I love in so many ways, that's why I like being a part of this organization."
Marketing Chair
Karen Schoenthal
"I love being a part of an organization that strives to assist our community and make it a better place to live. ECF provides a vehicle for individuals to invest in our community and see the positive impacts."
Executive Director
Pamela Farrar
"I love to support ECF because of the many opportunities it offers to assist our community! ECF provides a vehicle for philanthropy to have a positive impact on our local communities."
Administrative Assistant
Sarah Bland
"I am proud to be a part of a team that supports innovative local projects and fosters connections throughout our communities."
Photo credit: Rachel Gierich Photography