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Our Team

We pride ourselves on having a team of dynamic and dedicated professionals, who tirelessly work to make our community a better place for all.

Wendy Pestrue, J.D.

Wendy Pestrue, J.D.

President & Chief Executive Officer

Matt Morris, C.P.A.

Matt Morris, C.P.A.

Chief Finance & Operations Officer

Mary Fedderke

Mary Fedderke

Chief Development Officer

Kirsta Tull

Kirsta Tull

Vice President, Development Operations

Jill Bunge

Jill Bunge

Vice President of Impact

DeVon Overton, M.B.A.

DeVon Overton, M.B.A.

Vice President, Results & Analytics

Ryan Bunch

Ryan Bunch

Senior Director, Outreach & Advocacy

Scot Henshaw

Vice President, Human Resources

Micheal Alexander

Micheal Alexander

Labor Engagement Liaison

Caitlin Ballinger

Caitlin Ballinger

Development Project Lead

Kevin Crane

Kevin Crane

AmeriCorps – Assistant Food Navigator

Sandra DeSteno, CRS

Sandra DeSteno, CRS

211 Director

Jon Dorcely

Jon Dorcely

Manager, Outreach & Engagement

Erin Hachtel, MOD

Erin Hachtel, MOD

Area Director, Wood County

Abdul Rahim Hamadeh, C.P.A.

Abdul Rahim Hamadeh, C.P.A.

Senior Accountant

Kelli Harris

Kelli Harris

Administrative Coordinator

Sierra Hutton

Sierra Hutton

Senior Development Officer

Brittany Jones, Ph.D.

Brittany Jones, Ph.D.

Evaluation & Survey Analyst

Emily Matthews

Emily Matthews

2-1-1 Program Manager

Cheryl Mathewson

Cheryl Mathewson

Executive Assistant, President

Mackenzie Moore

Mackenzie Moore

Development Officer

Kristie Peek

Kristie Peek

Wood County Support Specialist

Brad Powell

Brad Powell

Impact Manager – Education

Scott Schultz

Scott Schultz

Director of Development & Corporate Relations

Sara Smith, M.A.

Sara Smith, M.A.

Director, Development and Major Gifts Officer

Ann Aufdenkampe

Manager, Donor Services

Myles Graber

Pledge & Payment Processing Specialist

Cathy Kuesel

Accountant

John McManus

Data & Research Analyst

April Schalk

Office Manager – Ottawa County

Jessica Singerling

Development Officer – Ottawa County

Nikki Smith

Data Management Specialist

Mr. Joel Jerger, CTP

Board Chair

Executive Committee
Executive Compensation Committee
Governance-Nominating Committee
Market President
Premier Bank
Term Ending 2024

Ms. Beth Deakins

Community Impact Cabinet, Co-Chair

Executive Committee
Director, Healthy Living – YMCA/JCC of Greater Toledo
Term Ending 2023

Mr. Stu Goldberg, Esq.

Partner – Eastman & Smith
Term Ending 2025

Ms. MaryLouise Bowe

Community & United Way Volunteer
Term Ending 2025

Mr. Brad Toft

Diveristy, Equity & Inclusion Committee
President & CEO – YMCA/JCC of Greater Toledo
Term Ending 2023

Mr. James Kamsickas

Chairman & Chief Executive Officer – Dana Incorporated
Term Ending 2023

Mr. Brian Valentine

EVP & CFO – The Andersons
Term Ending 2023

Mr. Craig Teamer

Audit/Finance, Chair

Executive Committee
Manager, Finance & Special Projects
Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority
Term Ending 2023

Mr. Bob Casaletta

Community Impact Cabinet Co-Chair

Executive Committee
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
Resident Project Representative – Arcadis/FPS
Term Ending 2023

Ms. Angela Lucas

Co-Founder/Director
TolHouse
Term Ending: 2025

Mr. Robert (Bob) Baxter

Governance Committee
President & CEO – Mercy Health, Toledo Region
Term Ending 2024

Mr. Andy Dale

Chief Operating Officer – Hylant
Term Ending 2022

Mr. Vince DiPofi

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
CEO & President – SSOE
Term Ending 2023

Ms. Wendy Pestrue, J.D.

Executive Committee
Governance Committee
President & CEO – United Way of Greater Toledo
Ex-Officio

Ms. Asha Barnes

Digital Strategy and Data Analytics Committee
Former Chief of Compliance & Quality Improvement
Formally of Zepf Center
Term Ending 2025

Ms. Angela Carter

Director, Compliance & Legal Operations – Owens Corning
Term Ending 2025

Mr. Eric Heintschel

Vice President, Business Banking Marketing Manager – Huntington Bank

Term Ending 2025

Mr. Alex Gerken

Governance Committee
City President – Fifth Third Bank
Term Ending 2023

Mr. Andrew Newby

Lead Strategist & Co-Founder – AVATAR
CEO & Co-Founder - The Toledo Spirits Co.
CEO & Co-Founder - HEAVY Beer Co.
Term Ending 2025

Ms. Jill Kegler, I.C.E.

Digital Strategy and Data Analytics Committee
Governance Committee
Director – Business Development
Double A Solutions, LLC
Term Ending 2024

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Tocqueville Society

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Workplace Campaign

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Connect to resources and events that empower you to use your voice to support important health and human policies that affect your community.

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United Way of Greater Toledo serves Lucas, Ottawa and Wood counties. Learn more about Your United Way and the important work we do to support our local communities.

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United Way 211

United Way 211 is a free 24-hour-a-day information and referral service. You can access our services via chat, text, dialing 211, or by searching our Community Resource Database.

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Community Data

We are transforming community change through data-driven impact. Our data collection and analysis serves to best inform and benefit our local communities. See our success measures in Education, Financial Stability, Health and Housing.

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Collective Impact

Our new Collective Impact Model leverages cross-county partnerships in education, financial stability, health and housing. Our goal is to break down silos, engage in continuous improvement and leverage resources to move the community forward.

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Community Partners

United Way of Greater Toledo is proud to support 60 programs and 50 community partners across Lucas, Ottawa and Wood counties. Learn more about the vital community programs we fund and support.

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