We’re excited to welcome Jason Hiller of Hausmann Group to the Lead United Council in 2026. A long-time supporter and volunteer with United Way of Dane County, Jason brings deep experience and a passion for service that has shaped his involvement for nearly two decades. 

Jason’s journey with United Way began in 2008 when he was introduced through an employee giving campaign at The QTI Group. “Back then I was early in my career and didn’t have a ton – well any, really – of extra money, but I believed the work United Way and their partner agencies were doing in the community was super important,” he says. He started giving a little from each paycheck and soon became involved in workplace campaign planning and young professional networks like Rosenberry Society. Today, Jason serves in several volunteer positions that help us engage with our community, as Co-Chair of the New Business Development Committee, on the Business Volunteer Network Executive Committee and he serves as a Lead United Ambassador. He has also served on Rosenberry Society Council, Key Club Council and is a founding member of our Lead United Council. 

Jason’s commitment to service is rooted in his own experiences growing up with a single mother in Janesville. His family relied on nonprofit services, and programs like YWCA and Boys & Girls Club provided safe spaces and opportunities during his childhood. “Even as a recipient of services, my family always taught me to find a way to give back,” Jason shares. That lesson continues to guide him today. 

Outside of United Way, Jason is passionate about Alzheimer’s advocacy. After losing his grandmother to Alzheimer’s, he began volunteering with Spry Society, a social group for families facing early-stage diagnoses. Although the group dissolved during the pandemic, Jason shifted his focus to advocacy, lobbying for research funding and caregiver support. “I’ve learned that even small contributions can create meaningful change,” he says, reflecting on the impact of his volunteer work. 

Jason sees his role in Dane County as one of connection and impact. “My goal is to help connect resources with those who need them most, ensuring that individuals and families feel supported during challenging times,” he explains. To Jason, philanthropic leadership means leading with empathy and vision, inspiring others to join in creating sustainable, positive change. 

When he’s not volunteering, Jason enjoys Madison’s parks and dog-friendly spaces with his Siberian husky pup, exploring local farmers’ markets and running a side hustle as a Pampered Chef consultant. His goal is simple: spend less time cooking and more time making memories around the table, building community.