United Way of Dane County Announces 2025 Board of Directors

Madison, WI (April 7, 2025) – United Way of Dane County has appointed eight new board members to our 2025-2026 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 is comprised of dedicated and influential leaders across the community who volunteer their time and expertise to help build a better Dane County for all,” says Renee Moe, President & CEO of United Way of Dane County. “This group of inspiring individuals holds us accountable to the highest standards, making sure every donor dollar is well-spent and our work meets the most critical needs of our community.”

We thank the following outgoing board members for their service:

  • Chief Shon Barnes, Madison Police Department
  • Nolan Brown, Zendesk
  • Mark Koehl, Community Leader
  • Hon. Rev. Everett Mitchell, Dane County Circuit Court
  • Lisa Peyton, The Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness
  • Tim Ryan, Lake Ridge Bank
  • Jay Sekelsky, Zermatt Investors, LLC
  • Scott Strong, RISE Wisconsin
  • David Sweitzer, TruStage

2025 United Way of Dane County Board of Directors
New members bolded, Executive Committee members denoted with *

*Jane F. (Ginger) Zimmerman, Chair
Murphy Desmond S.C.

*Jeff Keebler, Vice Chair
Madison Gas and Electric Company

*Karen Timberlake, Secretary
Children’s Wisconsin

*Robert Durian, Treasurer
Alliant Energy

Kalvin Barrett
Dane County Sheriff’s Office

Larry Barton
Strang

*Bryan Chan
SupraNet Communications, Inc.

Nicki Cooper
The Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness

Chris Copeland
TruStage

*Baltazar De Anda Santana
Community Leader

*Dave Florin
Hiebing

*Noel Gallagher
Laborers Local 464

Dr. Joe Gothard
Madison Metropolitan School District

Claiborne Hill
SEIU Wisconsin

Dr. Silvia Jackson
WI Department of Corrections, retired

Linda Ketcham
JustDane

Rishab Kotte
By Youth For Youth Representative

*Paul Kundert
UW Credit Union

Sean LaBorde
M3 Insurance

Barbara McKinney
Community Leader

Sandy Morales
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County

Rachel Neill
Carex Consulting Group

Ashley Quinto Powell
my VA Rocks

Dr. Corinda Rainey-Moore
UnityPoint Health-Meriter

*Kim Sponem
Summit Credit Union

Adam Stevenson
UW-Madison Law School

*Gisèle Sutherland
BMO Financial Group

Jeff Tubbs
J.H. Findorff & Son Inc.

Pete Vogel
Vogel Bros. Building Co.

Derek Wallace
County of Dane/AFSCME Local 720

*Jesi Wang
MetaStar, Inc.

Bill Westrate
American Family Insurance

Krissy Wick
Madison Public Library System

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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. Together, we are The Power of Caring. Working for All. Visit www.unitedwaydanecounty.org to learn more.

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