2025 Board Members
Tim Smith, Board Chair
Community Volunteer
Executive Committee, Chair, Governance Committee
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Gokul Nair, Vice Chair
KitchenAid CIO, Whirlpool Corporation
Executive Committee, Governance Committee, Impact Strategies Committee
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Kirsten Hewitt, Associate Vice Chair/Secretary
Retired, Community Volunteer
Executive Committee, Governance Committee, Chair, Investment Team Member
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Ron Griesinger, Treasurer
Retired, Community Volunteer
Executive Committee, Finance Committee, Chair
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Maria Zavala
Technical Assistant Consultant, Early Childhood Investment Corp.
Impact Strategies Committee, Chair
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Dylan Binkley
GM/Best Buy Account, Whirlpool Corporation
Resource Sustainability Committee, Investment Team Member
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Nicki Britten
Director of Population Health, Corewell Health Southwest
Impact Strategies Committee
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Sue Dobrich
Retired, Community Volunteer
Resource Sustainability Committee
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Thaddeus Hackworth
Corporate Counsel, Berrien County
Governance Committee
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Matthew McLaughlin
Partner, Tyler Automotive
Resource Sustainability Committee
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Alexandra Newman
Communications & Outreach Director, Region IV, Area Agency on Aging
Governance Committee
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Soroya Pierre-Vanartsen
VP/Philanthropy, President of Corewell Health Foundation
Corewell Health Southwest
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David Ravitch
Owner, Ravitron
Resource Sustainability Committee
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Colleen Reinert
Grants Management Specialist, MI Dept. of Health
Impact Strategies Committee, Investment Team Member
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Cory Shimulunas
Security Manager, American Electric Power’s D.C. Cook Nuclear Plant
Finance Committee
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Tina Vaught
Group Leader SWMI, United Federal Credit Union
Finance Committee, Investment Team Member
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Chris Williams
Retired, Community Volunteer
Governance Committee, Impact Strategies Committee
“Our Board is the heartbeat of United Way’s mission—visionary leaders who reflect the rich diversity, passion, and potential of our community. Their guidance doesn’t just influence decisions; it ignites momentum. Through their service, they help transform bold ideas into real, lasting change. We welcome others to join this movement—whether on the Board, a committee, or an investment team—because when all voices are heard, our impact is greater.”