Susan has a bachelor’s degree in History from the University of Illinois-Chicago, and a law degree from IIT/Chicago-Kent College of Law. She had 10 years of experience in fundraising management, and 20 years of experience in finance and investments prior to becoming president of the Community Foundation in 2004. She served on the Foundation’s Board of Directors for 10 years, and was board chair prior to joining our staff. She is a member of the Quad-City Estate Planning Council, and former president and member of the Quad-City Planned Giving Council. She lives in DeWitt, Iowa, with her husband. Contact Susan by:
calling 563-326-2840 x 106 or emailing susanskora@cfgrb.org.

Barbara has a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from Creighton University, and a law degree from the University of Kansas School of Law. She had 21 years of planned and major gift experience in higher education and in social services before joining the Community Foundation staff in 2006. She is a member and former president of the Quad City Planned Giving Council, Leave a Legacy Program chair, and a member of the Quad City Estate Planning Council. Barb lives in Bettendorf, Iowa, with her husband and two children. Contact Barbara by:
calling 563-326-2840 x 103 or emailing barbaramelbourne@cfgrb.org.

Kathy has a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from St. Ambrose University, and was awarded her CPA designation. She spent two years in public accounting, four years in the private sector, and five years working for nonprofit organizations before joining the Community Foundation in 1999. She lives in Coal Valley, Illinois, with her husband and three children. Contact Kathy by:
calling 563-326-2840 x 108 or emailing kathygraves@cfgrb.org.

Matt is a graduate of Cornell College, has a MSW degree from St. Ambrose University and a Ph.D. from the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University. Matt had 19 years of experience in nonprofit organizations before joining the Community Foundation in 2007.

Contact Matt by:
calling 563-326-2840 x 109 or emailing mattmendenhall@cfgrb.org.

Hannah has a bachelor’s degree in English with minors in Journalism and Mass Communications from the University of Iowa. She had one year of experience with a non-profit organization, before joining the Community Foundation in 2005. She is a member of the Quad City Association of Fundraising Professionals. She lives in DeWitt, Iowa, with her husband. Contact Hannah by:
calling 563-326-2840 x 105 or emailing hannahmorrell@cfgrb.org.

Ken is a Certified Guerrilla Marketing Coach who has enjoyed a career in the news industry, PR and media relations. He was a reporter, anchor, producer, and news director in radio and TV for 22 years. He worked with Mike Bawden as a PR Manager at the Bawden & Associates ad agency in Davenport, then served as the national Media Relations Director for ACT, the college admissions test company based in Iowa City. Ken has also served as Director of Media Relations for the University of South Florida. He loves the "new" media and is the owner/instructor of an online kung-fu school with members worldwide. He also teaches and produces instructional kung-fu DVDs. Contact Ken by:
calling 563-326-2840 x 104 or emailing kengullette@cfgrb.org.

Pat has a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from St. Ambrose University. She has been with our Foundation since 1997. Previously, Pat volunteered for various non profit agencies and schools. She lives in Davenport, Iowa, and has four children and five grandchildren. Contact Pat by:
calling 563-326-2840 x 117 or emailing patmiller@cfgrb.org.

Marcia has an associate’s degree in Business Administration from Scott Community College.  She has 20 years of experience in healthcare administration, human resources, benefits and finance, serving as the administrator for two large healthcare organizations before joining the Community Foundation in 2006.  She lives in Davenport, Iowa, with her husband and has four children and 10 grandchildren.Contact Marcia by:
calling 563-326-2840 x 118 or emailing marciameinert@cfgrb.org.

Cheryl had 28 years of experience in accounting, scheduling, and customer service, and worked for a corrugated box manufacturer and owner of a home building company prior to joining the Foundation in March of 2009. She is currently attending Scott Community College. She lives in Davenport, Iowa, and has three children.

Contact Cheryl by:
calling 563-326-2840 x 116 or emailing cherylnarby@cfgrb.org.

Willie had 14 years of experience in retail and business before joining the Community Foundation in 2007. She lives in Davenport, Iowa, with her husband and has two children and two grandchildren. Contact Willie by:
calling 563-326-2840 x 100 or emailing williebreuer@cfgrb.org.

Carrie has a bachelor’s degree in Communications with a minor in Business from the University of Iowa. She had five years of chiropractic office management experience and three years of human resources experience prior to joining the Foundation in 2008. Carrie lives in Bettendorf, Iowa. Contact Carrie by:
calling 563-326-2840 x 115 or emailing carriejeys@cfgrb.org.

Krista is a graduate student at St. Ambrose University, working on obtaining a master's degree in speech pathology. She joined the Community Foundation in 2006 and leads our youth philanthropy program called Teens for Tomorrow. Krista lives in Davenport, Iowa. Contact Krista by:
calling 563-326-2840 or emailing HellingKristaL@sau.edu.

Nicole has a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations with a concentration in Music from Drake University. After graduating from Drake in May 2009, she joined the Community Foundation as an Iowa AmeriCorps State of Promise member. As the youth initiatives advocate, Nicole supports the Community Foundation’s growth effort by working with the youth philanthropy program and homeless youth initiatives. 

Contact Nicole by:
calling 563-326-2840 or emailing nicolefreise@cfgrb.org.

Jim has bachelor’s degree in accounting from Augustana College and is a CPA in Illinois and Wisconsin. After serving in the United States Navy, Jim worked as a public accountant for six years and then became the CFO for retail department and discount stores in the Midwest for the next 22 years. He joined Augustana College in 1983, where he served as Vice President for Development and Director of Planned Giving. Since his retirement in 2003, Jim has served as a volunteer board member for numerous Quad City area nonprofits. He is a member of the Quad City Estate Planning Council and the Financial Executives Institute.

Contact Jim by:
calling 563-326-2840 ext. 111 or emailing jchorstman@aol.com.

Hap is a graduate of Duke University and the Duke University School of Law. He retired in 2009 after serving more than 40 years as a trust officer and the Senior Vice President of Wells Fargo Bank. Hap sits on the board of H.E.L.P. Legal Assistance as Vice President and is serving his third term as a member of the Council of the Probate and Trust Law section of the Iowa Bar Association. Hap was the first recipient of the Outstanding Planning Giving Professional Award, and is the past president of the Quad City Estate Planning Council and the Quad City Planned Giving Council. 

Contact Hap by:
calling 563-326-2840 ext. 120 or emailing hapvolz@cfgrb.org.