Our board members are tasked with maintaining our organization, securing sustainable funding and determining the best direction forward as we evolve to meet Iowa’s changing needs.

Made up of community and business leaders, our board’s foresight and commitment to the Ellipsis vision have created life-changing opportunities for thousands of children and their families.

Board Leadership

  • Mick Lovell
    Mick Lovell President Community Volunteer
  • Amy Williams
    Amy Williams Vice President Amy Williams, LLC
  • Tim Crawford
    Tim Crawford Secretary Sammons Financial Group
  • Shane Zimmerman
    Shane Zimmerman Treasurer Two Rivers Bank

Board Members

  • Travis Sheets
    Travis Sheets Past President GuideOne
  • Kyle DeSmith
    Kyle DeSmith John Deere
  • Laura Allen
    Laura Allen Nationwide
  • Kirk Besh
    Kirk Besh West Bank
  • Don Blumenthal
    Don Blumenthal Blumenthal, Inc.
  • Tina Hoffman
    Tina Hoffman MidAmerican Energy
  • Rachel Kelley
    Rachel Kelley Wells Fargo
  • Joanne Lasrado
    Joanne Lasrado Kemin Industries
  • Rich Schappert
    Rich Schappert F&G
  • Jill Smith
    Jill Smith Robert Half
  • Jane Sturtz
    Jane Sturtz Mom's Meals
  • Ann Trebilcock
    Ann Trebilcock Community Volunteer
  • Maura McCarthy
    Maura McCarthy ITA Group
  • Josh Braby
    Josh Braby Neumann