Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is the governing body of the Black River Falls Area Foundation. It is responsible for overseeing the investment of donor funds and the distribution of grants in accordance with donors’ wishes. Trustees serve without compensation and are selected because of their judgment, integrity, community involvement, and understanding of philanthropic needs. They serve four-year terms. One officer position is up for election each year.

Brad Chown

Brad Chown

Chairman

Jim Hoffman

Jim Hoffman

Trustee

Jack Taylor, Jr.

Jack Taylor, Jr.

Trustee

Marianne Torkelson

Marianne Torkelson

Vice-Chairman

Nicholas Kitowski, M.D.

Nicholas Kitowski, M.D.

Trustee

Dennis Young

Dennis Young

Trustee

Ashley Ahl

Ashley Ahl

Treasurer

Carol Martin, M.D.

Carol Martin, M.D.

Trustee

Mary Beth White-Jacobs

Mary Beth White-Jacobs

Trustee

Kristi Hanson

Kristi Hanson

Secretary

Paul Millis

Paul Millis

Trustee

Gil Homstad

Gil Homstad

Chairman Emeritus

Julie Murray

Julie Murray

Executive Director

Former Trustees

* Originating Trustee

Todd Anderson
Jim Bible
Ruth Buswell
Eric Chrisinger
Ron Danielson
Michael Dougherty
Kay Finch
John Hagenbrock*
Daid Hoffman*
Judy Hansen

John Hogden
Jerry Kitowski, MD
Al Lahmayer*
Jean Lee
Tom Lister*
John Lund*
Mike Mahan, MD
Sue Michaelson
David Millis
Tom Mills (Executive Secretary 1985 to 1999)

Mary O’Brien
Dennis Richards*
Shelly Severson
Dale Sherman*
Fred Stai