Butler County United Way thrives on community members who believe in what we're doing. Below are some of the volunteer teams that drive our organization and help us accomplish our goals.
Purpose: To identify and support strategies and solutions that move us toward a desired vision for our community as charged by the Butler County United Way Board of Trustees. Each Impact Committee focuses on research, the experiences of other communities, best practices, and other tolls to identify "what works" in addressing the root causes of the issue identified by the Board of Trustees.
Alesia Beckett
Human Resources
Rolanda Flowers
Student
Debra Lawrence
KOA Brands
Brian Martin
Ross High School
Eliy Nelms
Miami University - Social Work Major
Cadance Olson
Miami University - Social Work Major
Leeana Cotto
Miami University-Social Work Major
Oascha Hightower
Self-employed
Lydia Montoya-Enderle
Miami University-Social Work Major
Marsha “Mac” Wilkins
Retired, Emory Health Care
Christina Namakydoost
Mercy Health
Jami Bella
Telhio
Flora Butler
Licensed Professional Counselor
Sandi Carter
First Financial Bank
Brian Hetterich
The Cincinnati Insurance Companies
Sienna Taylor
Miami University-Social Work Major
Purpose: The Finance Committee advises the President/CEO and Finance Manager about financial matters such as the budget and investments
Kevin McKinney, Chair
Park National Bank
Peter Abner
Kirsch CPA Group, LLC
Brian Chamberlain
The Cincinnati Insurance Companies
Pam Cottle
Butler County United Way
Mary Pat Essman
Lane Public Library (Retired)
K. Michael Jordan
Hightowers Petroleum
Larry Mulligan
LCNB National Bank
Andrew Schnell
The Cincinnati Insurance Companies
Kathy Swinney
Butler County United Way
Purpose: The Governance and Nominating Committee monitors the operations of the Board of Trustees as well as identifies potential new Board members.
Andrew Schnell, Chair
The Cincinnati Insurance Companies
Sharon Klein
TriHealth
Kevin McKinney
Park National Bank
Larry Mulligan
LCNB National Bank
Mariann Penska
Retired (Lexus Nexus)
Purpose: The newly created Fundraising Committee helps advise, support, and identify new ways to raise funds for Butler County United Way.
Susan Bremer, Chair
Procter & Gamble (Retired), SJSMB, LLC
Christine Birhanzl
Community Health Alliance
Amanda Burns
Butler County United Way
Josh Burton
MadisonEden
Pam Cottle
Butler County United Way
Jeff Eberlein
Brand it for Good
K. Michael Jordan
Hightowers Petroleum
Purpose: The Women United Steering Committee is working to relauch the Butler County United Way Chapter of Women United.
Susan Bremer, Chair
Procter & Gamble (Retired), SJSMB, LLC
Marcia Andrew
Taft, Stettinius & Hollister LLP
Amanda Burns
Butler County United Way
Missy Burns
Procter & Gamble (Retired)
Holly Foster
First Financial Bank
Digna Hester
Procter & Gamble
Carla Messer
BestWork
Pam Cottle
Butler County United Way
Sheila, a 44-year-old single mother of four, is no stranger to navigating adversity. Ten years ago, after going into labor early with her twin boys, she had to learn to navigate things a little differently than before. After giving birth to her sons, Sheila was rushed into brain surgery due to fluid on her brain pushing on her optic nerve.
About 7 years ago, Tonya made the brave decision to leave a domestic violence situation for the sake of her and her daughter. Leaving the situation was a courageous choice, but Tonya went a step further and left her home and community for her and her daughter’s safety.
Sherry was at the end of her rope after years of trying to combat the problem behavior of her school aged son. Her therapist recommended trying a parenting course offered through Butler County United Way’s Parent Project....
E.J. first entered the foster care system 5 years ago at 10 years old, and the uncertainty of his circumstances weighed heavily on him. Not having a stable support system and family in his life during such a formative time left him feeling vulnerable and scared.
Rachel and David, parents of four children, have been feeling the pressure of rising costs, especially when it comes to getting their kids ready for a new school year.