Board of Directors

Bart Floyd

Board Chair
Iowa City Market President, U. S. Bank
I believe in United Way's mission of combining research, resources and results to make Johnson County a better place for all.  This year, United Way of Johnson County combined these three components to create a 10-year strategic plan called the 2020 Vision. This plan is a detailed, aggressive plan that brings together the necessary resources and expertise to tangibly impact our community over the next decade in the key areas of education, income and health care levels. This is not just an organization with good intentions, this is an organization that is results oriented.

I began working with United Way of Johnson County in 2004 and have had the opportunity to view first-hand its vast impact over the last seven years.  During that time, I have seen the United Way of Johnson County meet both the ongoing needs of the community as well as rising to meet the special needs of the community caused by a natural disaster.  So, whether it has been it's ongoing partnering with local health and human service agencies, creating special initiatives to help the less fortunate, or rising swiftly and effectively to meet the emergency needs of the floods of 2008, United Way has truly made an impact.  I am proud to be associated with United Way of Johnson County.

Robyn Hepker

Vice Chair
Designer, Benson & Hepker Design
I love living and working in this community, because this area is that unique combination of welcoming and challenging and the place I can call home. Without United Way we'd all have to work a lot harder to accomplish a lot less.

Michael Pugh

Community Investment Chair
Attorney, Bradley & Riley, PC
My passion for the community comes from my children, who are 5th generation Iowa Citians. I have loved raising them here, because the quality of life and the other people who live here are exceptional. 

Alan Swanson

Resource Development Chair
Broker-Associate, Blank & McCune, The Real Estate Company
Living and working in this United Way community is rewarding in many ways, but especially because people here are so active and positive.  Our differences and diversity are worth celebrating, and our similarities involve the bonds of caring for one another.  United Way has provided a sheltering umbrella over cooperating services and deserving individuals.  I'm proud to be a part of this.

Doug True

Treasurer & Internal Operations Chair
Senior VP & Treasurer, University of Iowa
My passion for the community comes from an understanding of how the community and the university need and thrive upon another. I love living and working in this community because it is young, intellectual, tolerant and caring about others. I began working with United Way in 2009 when asked to participate on the board of directors. I believe United Way’s mission reflects the needs and values of our community - it is designed locally. With United Way, I have seen collaboration during times of stress (flood of 2008 and its aftermath) and unequal volunteer spirit. Without United Way the community would be lessened, the local governments burdened, and individuals would be left to define the greatest needs for their support without a defining and quantitative process to establish community goals.

Glen Winekauf

Strategic Planning Chair
VP of Support Services, Mercy Iowa City

Gary Barta

Athletic Director, University of Iowa Athletics
My passion for the community comes from watching firsthand how willing people are to get involved. I love living and working in this community. People are genuine and care so deeply about others and making this a great place to live. I’m motivated to do what I can to help in some small way. I began working with United Way in the 1990’s. Through United Way's work, I have seen people from all walks of life come together to help others. Without United Way our community would be missing a valuable asset to help those in need. My belief that it makes our community better grows stronger every year. United Way's mission has been proven and tested over time. It works!

Dan Brown

Retired
I love living in this community, because it is full of life - perpetually changing and growing. Such growth and change can sometimes lead to challenges, but that's where the United Way comes in. It is an organized and effective way to help address those challenges, allowing the community to continue its somewhat unpredictable, but exciting path into the future. In my 53 years of living in this community I have never spent a moment wishing I lived somewhere else. United Way and the people of this community have helped to make that so.

Anita Falkofske Eaton

Plant Manager, P&G's Oral-B Laboratories, Inc.
Without the United Way, there would be so many more people falling without a safety net to catch them.  They wouldn’t get the hand-up to help them find their footing.  They wouldn’t know the caring and support that keeps them from despair and gives them hope. I believe in the United Way’s Mission. As a person, as a community, as a nation, we are all stronger when we Live United. We help each other be better persons. We work for the common good. I love living in this community because people are so caring.  They get involved. They take action. They work to make it a better world.

Deb Enochson

1st VP, Service Coordination, University of Iowa Community Credit Union
I began working with United Way while I was Board Chair of a local agency in 1994. Through my time 6 years on the Citizens Review board (now called the Community Impact Council), I got to see the outcomes from each of the agencies and the impact of not having enough money to meet all of the needs. Each issue is actually a combination of issues. Through United Way’s work and leadership, I have seen collaboration on projects that no agency could attack alone.

Sharman Hunter

Retired

Hass Machlab

President, Innovative Software Engineering

Lynette Marshall

President & CEO, University of Iowa Foundation
I began working with United Way in 2006 when we first moved to Iowa City. I knew that I wanted to join those in this community who supported The University of Iowa and its mission, but I also wanted to work on behalf of those in our community who need social services support. The United Way does a superb job of bringing people together and making this the kind of caring and responsive community where I want to live and work. I believe United Way's mission fundamentally helps us target how to make a sustained and meaningful impact on social service needs in our community. The 2020 Vision: Goals for the Common Good focusing on health, education and income is an impressive benchmark from which to launch meaningful change in our community. Through United Way's work, I have seen lives changed for the better.

Kate Minette

Senior VP, Operations & Scoring, Pearson
Through the United Way’s work I have seen families and children prosper, getting back on track to resume meaningful, productive lives, allowing children to be children – to learn and to thrive.  What work can possibly be more important?

Steve Murley

Superintendent of Schools, Iowa City Community School District
My passion for the community comes from my belief in the role of social justice in creating a society based on the principles of equality and solidarity, that understands the value of human rights, and that recognizes the dignity of every human being. I began working with United Way as soon as I arrived in Iowa City because I understand how much support they provide for the students of our community. Through United Way's work, I have seen increased support for those initiatives that have the greatest likelihood of enhancing quality of life for all residents of the community. I believe United Way's mission strengthens our community commitment to make this a better place to live and work. Without United Way we lack the focused vision to move forward in developing appropriate social support structures in our community.

Monica Nadeau

General Manager, Coral Ridge Mall
I have only been working with United Way for a few months and already am so impressed with the foresight in anticipating and preparing for the needs of the community.

Nancy Quellhorst

President & CEO, Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce
My passion for the community comes from my respect for the highly-engaged populace. I love living and working in this community, because of the interesting, friendly people and easy access to many amenities. I began working with United Way in 2005 when we began the first United Way Power of the Purse event. I believe United Way's mission is critical to the social and economic health of our region. Through United Way's work, I have seen all sectors of the community working together for common good. Without United Way individual efforts would be fragmented, redundant and less effective.

Jon Whitmore

CEO, ACT, Inc.
I began working with United Way in 2010 when we returned to Iowa City after serving on United Way Boards in Silicon Valley and Lubbock, TX. I love living and working in this community, because of the intellectual, cultural, and healthcare resources. Through United Way's work, I have seen families make progress in overcoming their personal difficulties.

Brian Loring

Executive Director, Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County
My passion for the community comes from the people that roll up their sleeves when they see things that need to be done! I love living (and/or working) in this community, because there are so many smart and capable people with the interest and energy to make our community a happy and productive place for all of our citizens! Without United Way there’d be fewer smiles and a lot more tears. Through United Way's work, I have seen people become connected to larger community efforts. I am greatly reassured when I see the quality and dedication of the United Way.