
Staff
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors provides strategic leadership, oversight, and governance to ensure the organization achieves its mission. Board members are actively involved in decision-making, fundraising, and organizational development, often contributing their time, expertise, and resources. They collaborate with the executive team to monitor progress, manage resources, and uphold accountability to stakeholders.

Chelsey Ladd
Office of U.S. Senator Jerry Moran
Board President

Schamra Detherage
Midwest Energy
Board Vice-President

Bryan VonFeldt
Astra Bank
Board Treasurer

Mindy Werth
FHSU/ Play Hays
Board Secretary

Andrew Taylor
Werth Wealth Management
Board Past-President

Karen Dreiling
The Furniture Look

Julie Keller
Northwestern Office Supplies​

Janie Louden
​Pebl

Patrick McGinnis
Breathe Coffee House

Kiley Rupp
Body + Soul / Posh Plum Boutique / JoKiR Juicery

Chief Don Scheibler
Hays Police Department​

Jackie Smith
Werth Heating and Plumbing

Shae Veach
HaysMed
Emeritus Board
2016 - Stacey Smith
2020 - Sandy Jacobs
2022 - Karen Dreiling
2022 - Sarah Cearly-Windholz
2023 - Alaina Cunningham



