Board of Directors and Advisory Committees

The Executive Committee, on behalf of the Board, supports the long-term effectiveness of the Board and Board operations by recommending best practices in governance to the Board to fulfill Innovia Foundation’s mission, vision and the long-term viability of the Board. The committee also supports the long-term effectiveness of the Board by overseeing a process of nominating well-qualified candidates for Board, committee and Board officer positions.

Tyler Lafferty, President

Rick Rasmussen, Vice President

Marcelo Morales, Secretary-Treasurer 

Geraldine Lewis, Immediate Past President

This committee monitors on behalf of the Board and oversees, guides and supports the efforts of the CEO and staff by ensuring that Innovia Foundation is in good health. To do this, the committee develops our financial policies and makes sure they are consistent with our mission and vision. The committee is also responsible for reviewing and recommending for approval the annual operating budget, as well as overseeing the review of the audited financial statements and tax return, including the performance of the auditors.

Rick Rasmussen, Chair

Brooke Baker Spink, Vice-Chair

Brenda Bookholtz

Kris Mayhew

Carmel Minogue

Chandra Schumacher

Rick Wilhite 

This committee monitors on behalf of the Board and oversees, guides and supports the CEO and staff in ensuring that Innovia Foundation’s investment policies are consistent with Innovia Foundation’s mission and vision. The committee develops and recommends guidelines for asset allocation, risk tolerance and benchmarks and oversees the administration and performance of all of Innovia Foundation’s assets. In addition, the committee oversees the selection, engagement and/or replacement of qualified external investment consultants, including designated advisors and Donor-Designated Advisors.

Marcelo Morales, Chair

Adam Gelhausen, Vice Chair

Michael Bibin

Rob Blume

Bob Cole

Ron Denova

Kevin Grady

Eric Green

Ryan Nipp

Jeff Philipps

Houston Scrudder

Jan Tymesen

Michael Waite 

The Gift Planning and Marketing Committee, along with the Board, ensures that Innovia Foundation has the financial resources to carry out its mission and vision.

Bob Larson, Chair

Katie Cox

Billy Etter

Kristin Kemak

Stacy Rarrick

Marvo Reguindin

Bill Sperling

Chud Wendle

Jennifer West

The Grants Committee monitors on behalf of the Board and oversees, guides and supports the efforts of the CEO and staff in recommending to the Board grant awards that fulfill Innovia’s mission and vision. Grants are the end result of fundraising, investment of funds and community study. Grants that positively impact the community are one of the true measures of achieving community transformation.

Geraldine Lewis, Chair

Scott Hutsell, Vice Chair

Gabriel Cruden

Alexander Gibilisco

Margo Hill

Scott Hutsell

Keith Kelley

Paul Kimmell

Michele Magnuson

Colene Rubertt

Rhonda Seagraves

Anne Walsh

Rachel Young