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 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's Degree in Public Administration 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 oversight and management of United Way's Community Solutions and Resource Development. 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 of Kennewick. She holds a Master's Degree in Social Work from Eastern Washington University.
Email Marilyn at mdavis@unitedway-bfco.com
Administrative Assistant, Kristine Cody
Kristine joined the United Way in March of 2010. In addition to greeting visitors and managing incoming phone calls, she provides meeting and event assistance, coordinates use of the training facility by local groups, tracks volunteer data, and assists staff members with projects. Kristine holds a Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Communication from George Fox University.
Resource Development
Director of Resource Development, Gail Greager
Gail has been with the United Way since January 2000. Her role at United Way is to oversee major resource development activities in the areas of fundraising, endowment and planned giving, Cornerstone, and grants, in-kind gifts, and sponsorships. Since 1988 Gail has been working within the not-for-profit world, including ten years as the marketing director for Columbia Industries. Gail has six years of higher education at Washington State University. 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 graduate of Leadership Tri-Cities, Class V.
Email Gail at ggreager@unitedway-bfco.com
Resource Development Manager, Sarah Murphy
Sarah joined United Way in August of 2004. She is a Resource Development Manager and coordinates with the Campaign Chair and Cabinet on the operation of the annual fundraising campaign. She handles the Public, City and County division and oversees the Loaned Executive Program. In addition, she is a founder of the Young Leaders Society. Sarah holds a Bachelor's Degree in Family Human Development with an emphasis in not-for-profit organizations from Utah State University.
Email Sarah at smurphy@unitedway-bfco.com
Resource Development Associate, Ashley Nygaard
Ashley joined the United Way in April of 2009. She is a Resource Development Associate responsible for maintaining and increasing fundraising goals in the Commerce and Professional divisions of our community. In addition, Ashley helps plan and implement promotional activities and events. Ashley holds a Bachelor's Degree in Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations from Eastern Washington University.
Email Ashley at anygaard@unitedway-bfco.com
Finance and Technology
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 and operational 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 Tri-Cities with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration.
Email Lauri at lroberts@unitedway-bfco.com
Finance Associate, Carol Brandner
Carol began working at the United Way in March of 2002. She is 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 with a Bachelor's Degree in Operations and Information Systems.
Email Carol at cbrandner@unitedway-bfco.com
Information Technology Associate, Erik Voice
Erik joined the United Way in July of 2008. 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. Erik graduated from the University of Idaho with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science.
Email Erik at evoice@unitedway-bfco.com
Community Solutions
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. She also facilitates a volunteer process that integrates Community Solutions into the distribution of United Way's Community Fund. Her professional experience includes human services, community development, economic development and marketing. Becky holds a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from the University of Washington and a Master's Degree in Business Administration from Washington State University Tri-Cities. Becky is the past President of the Leadership Tri-Cities Board of Directors.
Email Becky at bgauthier@unitedway-bfco.com
Communications Manager, Kelly Machart
Kelly joined the United Way in September of 2009. As the Communications Manager, Kelly is responsible for the development and implementation of United Way’s community relations and marketing strategies, including creation of all printed and digital materials, creation and coordination of the annual campaign video, and maintaining websites for the United Way, Community Solutions, and the Young Leaders Society. Kelly holds a Bachelor's Degree in Digital Technology and Culture from Washington State University Tri-Cities.
Email Kelly at kmachart@unitedway-bfco.com