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United Way Staff Members

President and Chief Executive Officer, Beverly Weber
Beverly Weber joined the United Way of Benton and Franklin Counties in December 2003.  As President and Chief Executive Officer, Beverly oversees all aspects of the United Way's work in carrying out our mission of building a stronger community in the Benton and Franklin Counties area.  Her affiliation with United Way began in February 1989 at the United Way of Greater St. Louis (St. Louis, MO) where she worked 10 years as Community Initiatives Director.  She most recently spent 5 years as Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of United Way of Johnson County (Iowa City, IA).  Beverly has devoted her entire career to the health and human service field.  She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from the University of North Dakota and a Master of Public Administration Degree from Southern Illinois University.
Email Beverly at bweber@unitedway-bfco.com.

Vice President, Marilyn Davis
Marilyn joined the United Way in 1998.  Her responsibilities include overall office and building management and the oversight of all the business practices at United Way.  Marilyn works closely with the staff and Board of Directors to ensure all operations and procedures at the United Way are accountable to the highest standards of professionalism.  Before joining the United Way, Marilyn worked at Columbia Industries for 26 years.  She is a graduate of Class VI of Leadership Tri-Cities.  Marilyn is also a member of the Kiwanis Club where she co-chairs the Youth Services Committee.  She holds a Master's Degree in Social Work from Eastern Washington University.
Email Marilyn at mdavis@unitedway-bfco.com.

Director of Resource Development, Gail Greager
Gail has been with the United Way since January 2000.  Her management role at United Way is to oversee all resource development activities involved in conducting the annual fundraising campaign.  Gail has 18 years of experience working within the not-for-profit world, including ten years as the marketing director for Columbia Industries.  Gail's six years of higher education include majoring in Forestry at Washington State University and studying French Literature at the University de Avignon, France.  Active in the community, Gail has been with the Pasco-Kennewick Rotary Club since 1990 and served as their first woman president in 1997-1998.  Gail is also a proud graduate of Leadership Tri-Cities, Class V.
Email Gail at ggreager@unitedway-bfco.com.

.Director of Community Solutions, Becky Gauthier
Becky joined the United Way in August of 2006  She is responsible for planning, development and implementation of Community Solutions, a region-wide human service approach addressing pressing community needs.  Becky also facilitates a volunteer process that integrates Community Solutions into the distribution of United Way's Community Fund.  She also oversees community information and communications activities.  Becky has a total of 27 years of professional experience in community development, economic development and marketing.  Becky holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Work from the University of Washington and a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Washington State University Tri-Cities.  Becky is President Elect of the Board of Directors at Leadership Tri-Cities.
Email Becky at bgauthier@unitedway-bfco.com.

Director of Finance, Lauri Roberts
Lauri joined the United Way in February, 2006.  Her role is to direct and monitor the internal financial system.  She previously worked at Niemi, Holland and Scott LLP, where she specialized in not-for-profit auditing.  She also has corporate experience working as a controller and a finance director.  Lauri is a Certified Public Accountant, a member of the American Institute for Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants (WSCPA).  She is a graduate of Washington State University.  Email Lauri at lroberts@unitedway-bfco.com.

Resource Development Manager, Sarah Murphy
Sarah joined the United Way in August of 2004.  She is a Resource Development Associate for the Public, City and County divisions and also coordinates the Loaned Executive Program.  In addition, she is a founder of the Young Leaders Society.  Sarah holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Family Human Development with an emphasis in not-for-profit organizations from Utah State University.
Email Sarah at smurphy@unitedway-bfco.com

Communications Manager, Heather Linderman
Heather joined the United Way in June of 2007.  She is responsible for the development and implementation of community education and marketing strategies.  Heather also manages marketing and promotional materials, and coordinates communications efforts.  Heather holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication with an emphasis in Public Relations from Pacific Lutheran University.
Email Heather at hlinderman@unitedway-bfco.com.

Finance Associate, Carol Brandner
Carol began working at the United Way in March of 2002.  She is the hands-on staff person responsible for financial disbursements, including payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable.  Carol also handles the payment of funds designated by donors to specific not-for-profit organizations.  Carol is a graduate of Gonzaga University.
Email Carol at cbrandner@unitedway-bfco.com.

Information Technology Manager, Larry Ruffin
Larry started working at the United Way in June of 2000.  He manages the network and databases of the United Way, updates all computers and software and creates database applications for the needs of the United Way.  Larry graduated from the University of Washington.
Email Larry at lruffin@unitedway-bfco.com.

Resource Development Associate, Heather Hoppe
Heather joined the United Way in June of 2007.  She is a Resource Development Associate for the Commerce and Professional Divisions.  Before coming to United Way, Heather worked as the Education Outreach Coordinator for the Sexual Assault Response Center.  Heather has a Bachelors Degree in Human Development from Washington State University.
Email Heather at hhoppe@unitedway-bfco.com.

Administrative Assistant, Melissa Curtis
Melissa started working at the United Way in May 2005.  She helps make everyone's job a little easier and is the friendly voice that greets you on the phone and the smile that welcomes you when you enter the United Way office.  Melissa graduated from Central Washington University.
Email Melissa at mcurtis@unitedway-bfco.com.

Facilities Manager, Dave Easley

 

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