2021-22 Board of Directors
2021-2022 Board of Directors
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Marion Community Foundation is a local organization governed by a board of directors — 15 dedicated volunteers who live or work in Marion County. The Board is comprised of attorneys, educators, financial experts, and business professionals who live and work in the Marion area and have the community’s best interest at heart. Directors serve 3-year terms which are renewable.
Scott Knowles is the Chair of the Board of Directors and has served since 2017. He chairs the Audit Committee and serves on our Investment Committee. He is the CEO and General Counsel for Sims Brothers Recycling in Marion.
Francis C. Voll is the Vice Chair of the Board of Directors. He rejoined the Board of Directors in 2015, having previously served in 2006-08. He serves on the Scholarship and Marketing & Development committees. Francis is the retired principal of the former Marion Catholic High School and has served as an educator, administrator, coach, and athletic director at the high school and collegiate levels.
Dr. Chuck Speelman is Secretary of the Board of Directors, which he joined in 2016. He serves on the Investment Committee. Chuck is a the superintendent of Tri-Rivers Career Center & Center for Adult Education.
Nicolle Wampler is Treasurer of the Board of Directors, which she joined in 2017. She serves on the Grants and Audit committees, chairs the TEACH Grants subcommittee, and co-chairs the Racial Equity & Justice Grant subcommittee. She is the Deputy Warden of Special Services at Marion Correctional Institution.
Kathy Goodman is the Immediate Past Chair of the Board of Directors and has been a member since 2013. She chairs the Scholarship Committee. Kathy is a retired educator for the Marion City Schools and former college advisor with the I CAN Center for Excellence.
John C. Bartram has served on the Foundation’s Board of Directors since 2013. He is on the Investment and Audit committees. John is an attorney with the Marion firm of Bartram and Bartram.
Jody Demo-Hodgins joined the Board of Directors in 2019. She serves on the Grants committee. She is the former executive director of the Crawford-Marion Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMH).
Grant Gates joined the Board of Directors in 2021. He serves on the Grants and Marketing & Development committees. Grant is the Wholesale Territory Manager for Morral Companies.
Luke Henry joined the Board of Directors in 2016. He serves on the Marketing & Development Committee. Luke is the founder and owner of ProScape Lawn & Landscape Services in Marion, Classic Northern Investments, and is a registered pharmacist.
Spencer Mathews joined the Board of Directors in 2021 and serves on the Scholarship Committee. He has been the General Manager of Mathews Ford Marion automobile dealership since 2005.
Dr. Ryan McCall joined the Board of Directors in 2018. He serves on the Investment committee. Ryan is a the president of Marion Technical College.
Kevin Smith joined the Board of Directors in January 2021. He serves on the Scholarship committee. Kevin is the Regional President of The First Citizens National Bank.
Sarah Rassell joined the Board of Directors in 2021. She serves on the Scholarship and Marketing & Development committees. Sarah is a Community Relations executive with her family business, Wilson Bohannan Lock Company.
2021-22 Board Committees & Programs
EXECUTIVE and GOVERNANCE & POLICIES
(includes nominating duties and Gift Acceptance committee)
Scott Knowles – Chair
Francis C. Voll – Vice-Chair
Chuck Speelman – Secretary
Nicolle Wampler – Treasurer
Kathy Goodman – Immediate Past Chair
INVESTMENT
Megan Queen, Chair (non-board member)
John Bartram
John Colla (non-voting; Clearstead/CIO)
Charlie Garvin (non-board member)
Justin Hamper
Scott Knowles
Fred Manter (non-voting; non-board member)
Ryan McCall
Chuck Speelman
SCHOLARSHIP
Kathy Goodman, Chair
Olivia Davis (non-board member)
Larry Geissler (non-board member)
Sue Jacob (non-board member)
Ruth Johnston (non-board member)
Spencer Mathews
Sarah Rassell
Kevin Smith
MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT
Nikki Workman, Chair (non-board member)
Daniel Bradshaw (non-board member)
Grant Gates
Luke Henry
Spencer Mathews
Elaine Merchant (non-board member)
Sarah Rassell
Francis C. Voll
AUDIT
John Bartram, Chair
Nicolle Wampler (Board Treasurer)
GRANTS
Jody Demo-Hodgins, Chair
Grant Gates
Kevin Smith
Nicolle Wampler
COMMUNITY GRANTS SUBCOMMITTEE
Jody Demo-Hodgins, Chair
Kelly Garrett (non-board member)
Grant Gates
Henry G. Heinzmann (non-board member)
Johnnie Jackson (non-board member)
Kevin Smith
Kim Stark-Schilling (non-board member)
Nicolle Wampler
TEACH GRANTS SUBCOMMITTEE
Nicolle Wampler, Chair
Ed Crawford (non-board member)
Christine Gibson (non-board member)
Stan Nicol (non-board member)
RACIAL EQUITY & JUSTICE GRANTS SUBCOMMITTEE
Jody Demo-Hodgins, Co-Chair
Nicolle Wampler, Co-Chair
Candace Floyd (non-board member)
Dana Hanif-Booker (non-board member)
Johnnie Jackson (non-board member)
Evelyn Lisiecki (non-board member)
Ide Okojie (non-board member)
Cara Stevens (non-board member)
YOUTH ENGAGED IN PHILANTHROPY
Kate McCleese (non-board member)
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