Twenty community volunteers are elected by the United Way Board of Directors to serve a 3-year term, with the option to renew for a second 3-year term. Volunteers serve on one of three teams: Healthy Community, Youth Opportunity, or Financial Security.
Members of the Cabinet are responsible for:
- Reviewing all financial documents submitted by applicant agencies to ensure financial accountability
- Reviewing funding applications from local non-profits
- Completing assigned site visits and interviewing agencies
- Working as a team to make funding recommendations for approval by the United Way Board of Directors
The cabinet process takes place annually from April through May, with final funding decisions finalized in June.
2026 Community Investment Cabinet members:
Financial Security Team:
Aimee Clay, Community Member
Jeff Lind, Beltrami County
Christine Olson, Forum Communications/Bemidji Pioneer
Jake Reierson, Reierson CPA
Tyler Smith, Security Bank USA
Kevin Stensberg, Bemidji State University
Abbey Van Vynckt, Community Member
Tiffany Vickaryous-Hubbard, Northern Lakes Concierge LLC
Healthy Community Team:
Sharon Beaudreau, Sanford Health
Beth DeKrey, Community Member/Retired Nurse
Rebecca Hoffman, Bemidji State University
Carrie Krump, Sanford Health
Heidi Myhre, Merry Piglets
Christie Turn, Paul Bunyan Communications
Youth Opportunity Team:
Justin Benson, Koda Bank
Chris Conway, Bemidji Area Schools
Kaelyn Krumsieg, Northwoods Lumber
Sue Hendricks, Community Member/Retired Teacher
Ryan Pogue, First National Bank Bemidji
Missy Thomas, Beltrami Area Service Collaborative