United Way of Dane County Announces 2026 Board of Directors
Madison, WI (April 14, 2026) – United Way of Dane County has appointed 12 new board members to its 2026–2027 Board of Directors. The Board is made up of community leaders who guide United Way in their mission to unite the community to achieve measurable results that change lives.
“Our Board of Directors reflects the strength of Dane County with leaders who are deeply committed to sharing their time and expertise to mobilize the caring power of our community to help improve lives,” Renee Moe, President and CEO of United Way of Dane County, said. “Their leadership ensures we stay focused, accountable and responsive so that every donor dollar drives and multiplies impact where it’s needed most.”
We thank the following outgoing board members for their service:
- Bryan Chan, SupraNet Communications, Inc.
- Nicki Cooper, The Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness
- Claiborne Hill, SEIU Wisconsin
- Dr. Silva Jackson, Wisconsin Department of Corrections, retired
- Barbara Harrington-McKinney, Community Leader
- Rachel Neill, Carex Consulting Group
- Dr. Corinda Rainey-Moore, UnityPoint Health–Meriter
- Adam Stevenson, UW-Madison Law School
- Peter Vogel, Vogel Bros. Building Co.
2026 United Way of Dane County Board of Directors
New members bolded, Executive Committee members denoted with *
- *Jeff Keebler, Chair, Madison Gas and Electric
- *Kim Sponem, Vice Chair, Summit Credit Union
- *Karen Timberlake, Secretary, Children’s Wisconsin
- *Robert Durian, Treasurer, Alliant Energy
- Diane Ballweg, Endres Manufacturing Company
- Kalvin Barrett, Dane County Sheriff’s Office
- Larry Barton, Strang
- *Deborah Biddle, The People Company
- Joe Celentano, NGL Insurance Company
- Chris Copeland, TruStage
- *Baltazar De Anda Santana, Dane County Department of Human Services
- Anna Englehart, Allen Media (WKOW)
- *Dave Florin, Hiebing
- Eve Galanter, Community Leader
- *Noel Gallagher, Laborers Local 464
- Dr. Joe Gothard, Madison Metropolitan School District
- Linda Ketcham, JustDane
- *Paul Kundert, UW Credit Union
- Sean LaBorde, M3 Insurance
- Chandra Lewis, Harambee Doula Care & Holistic Services
- Nick Meriggioli, Community Leader
- Sandy Morales, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County
- Andry Negovani, By Youth For Youth Representative
- Ashley Quinto Powell, myVA Rocks
- Gisèle Sutherland, BMO Financial Group
- Bill Thousand, Clarity Technology Group LLC
- *Jeff Tubbs, J.H. Findorff & Son Inc.
- Jason Vangalis, Amazon
- Faleshuh Walker, Lashay The Artist
- Derek Wallace, County of Dane/AFSCME Local 720
- Jesi Wang, MetaStar, Inc.
- Bill Westrate, American Family Insurance
- *Jim Wheeler, Community Leader
- Cody White, Madison College
- Krissy Wick, Madison Public Library System
- *Jane F. (Ginger) Zimmerman, Murphy Desmond S.C.
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About United Way of Dane County
United Way of Dane County mobilizes the caring power of our community to close gaps and open opportunities so all can thrive. From advancing health and education to strengthening livelihoods and local resilience, we connect people to possibility. With a mission to unite the community to achieve measurable results that change lives, we work collaboratively with local nonprofits, businesses, community leaders, donors and volunteers to multiply impact and solve big-picture issues no one person or organization can address alone. United Way holds ourselves and our partners accountable for effective use of resources and measurable results. Together, we are The Power of Caring. Working for All. Visit www.unitedwaydanecounty.org to learn more.