The Vandalia-Butler Foundation has added eight new trustees, named a new co-chair and welcomed back two former members to its board.
“As we welcome this stellar group of new trustees and leaders to the Vandalia-Butler Foundation, we are excited about the fresh perspectives and expertise they bring,” said Julie Trick, co-chair. “I also want to express our sincere appreciation to those stepping down for their years of dedicated service, and to our returning trustees for their continued commitment to making a difference in our community.”
The new co-chair:
Denise Eder, retired vice president at Thrivent. A trustee since 2020, she will continue to serve as treasurer and chair the VISIONS education committee.
The new trustees:
Beth Becker, vice president of home lending for Abbey Credit Union. She will serve as secretary.
Frank Beeson, retired vice president of advertising for the Ohio Media Association with a 40-year career in publishing.
Joel K. Bopp, senior commercial lender for Minster Bank.
Kristin Cox, client adviser at Marsh McLennan Agency and member of Vandalia’s Planning Commission and Art Council.
Thomas Luebbe, retired Butler High School principal.
Ronny Shumaker, executive leadership coach, president and CEO of Coach Shu, Inc.
Ben Walker, operations commander in Vandalia’s Division of Police.
Holly Wiggins, vice president of resource development for United Way of the Greater Dayton Area.
The returning trustees:
Cathy Petersen, executive vice president of Destination Dayton. She previously served as the foundation’s vice president and continues to be the creative catalyst behind the annual report.
Jean Maychack-Ratliff, president of Capstone Property Solutions. She previously served as the foundation’s president and continues to be a member of the VISIONS education committee.
Those stepping down from the board, largely because their terms have expired, include Candice Farst, Kathy Foland, Bill McIntire, Don Neff, Teri Rizvi, Justin Spivey and Stacie Whetstone. Candice Farst has been appointed to chair the grants committee, and Teri Rizvi will continue as chair of the communications committee and a member of the VISIONS education committee.
Thanks to the generous support of businesses, families and individuals, the Vandalia-Butler Foundation’s family of funds grew to $8.1 million — an 8 percent increase — last fiscal year, according to the foundation’s newly released annual report.
The Vandalia-Butler Foundation is a component fund of The Dayton Foundation. Leadership for the Vandalia-Butler Foundation rests in our own community, while fiscal oversight of our funds is maintained by The Dayton Foundation, which serves the Dayton/Miami Valley area. This partnership allows for the Vandalia-Butler community to benefit from local leadership and profit from resources pooled with others for investment growth.