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Alberto Gonzales - Financial Independence Vision Council
Alberto Gonzalez, Financial Independence Vision Council Chair, is the new Bureau Chief for Compliance and Support within Idaho's Division of Welfare. He oversees Quality Assurance (compliance) of the Federally Funded Division of Welfare programs. He's also responsible for Division Communication, Contract Monitoring, Fair Hearings and Appeals, Partners, and has the Idaho Child Care Program residing in the Bureau. Prior to this position. Alberto was the Program Manager for Medicaid and the Idaho Child Care Program. He focused on State and Federal policy affecting eligibility into Medicaid as well as eligibility for the Idaho Child Care Subsidy. He's excited with all of the work the department has done related to service delivery and automation to ensure Idahoans needing services are able to do so in a reasonable period of time. This is despite record demands on the Department due to the economy. Alberto was also the Program Supervisor for 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine, where he partnered with community, faith based, and government agencies that provide health and human services for free and reduced costs to the citizens of Idaho.   Alberto lives in Eagle, Idaho with his wife and two boys. He dedicates his free time to coaching his boy's football teams or is out on the golf course.

roger aguilar
Roger Aguilar is the Caldwell Branch Manager at Intermountain Community Bank. He earned his BA from the College of Idaho with a Major in Business, Language and Culture and a minor in French, which included a six months study abroad experience in Paris, France. Roger received his MBA from George Fox University with Leadership emphasis. At GFU, Roger was part of the GFU’s 2009 CFA Global Investment Research Challenge Team that won the regional competition against NNU & BSU before moving on to compete at the national level in New York City. He is also a graduate of Western Banking Commercial Lending and Intermediate Schools. Roger is a member of the Vision Council and LEAP for United Way of Treasure Valley, member of the Marketing and Funds Committee for Terry Reilly Health Services and an active member of Leadership Idaho Agriculture.

Chris Anton
Chris is a Portfolio Manager and the Managing Director of ClearRock Capital's Boise Office. Prior to joining ClearRock, he was the Chief Financial Officer at the College of Idaho and the Executive Vice President and CFO of MCMS, Inc., a global electronic contract manufacturer with operations in Idaho, California, North Carolina, Belgium, China, Malaysia and Mexico. Chris is a Boise native and has served on the boards of the Caldwell Economic Development Council, Basque Museum and Cultural Center, College Liability Insurance Company and is a member of the Bogus Basin Recreational Association. He received a BS in Chemistry from the University of Idaho and an MBA from Columbia University. He is married and has three children. He enjoys distance running and skiing.

dan clements
Dan is an IT professional at Hewlett-Packard. He has worked at HP for 12 years. Dan is married to Nancy and they have 3 children, Emma a senior at University of Idaho, Ted a freshman at University of Idaho and Sam a junior a Borah HS. Before arriving in Boise in 1998, he spent 14 years in the south between Atlanta GA and Winston-Salem NC working for Sara Lee Personal Products Division. Dan has been involved with different United Way Reviews committees for the last 5 years. Dan likes to do anything outdoors. He is an avid bicycle commuter.

amber gracanin
Amber Gracanin has worked for U. S. Bank for the past 7 years and is currently an Assistant Relationship Manager on the Boise Commercial Banking Team. She has an Accounting degree from Nation University. Amber has most recently served as Vice President of U. S. Bank’s Development Network, and as Secretary of Southern Idaho Soccer League. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, and playing soccer.

 

Courtney Keith
Courtney Keith is an Idaho native who graduated from the University of Idaho in 2001 with a B.S. in Sociology and a B.S. in Crime and Justice Studies. She then earned her MSW from Northwest Nazarene University in 2009. Courtney is currently the Program Specialist at the 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and is the acting Program Specialist for Resource and Service Navigation in Regions I and II. Courtney has been with the Department of Health and Welfare for six years after spending several years working in the private mental health sector. Prior to her work with the 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine, Courtney was a Resource and Service Navigator in Region IV. Courtney enjoys working with at-risk populations and sat on the Casey Family Program's IROCK for Youth steering committee, has worked with Grandparents as Parents Groups and is currently a member of the District IV Juvenile Justice Council. Courtney looks forward to any opportunities in which she can contribute in helping to enhance the services offered to the citizens of Idaho.

Scott Kesler
Scott Kesler is a Commercial Lines Executive at Payne Financial Group specializing in providing insurance, surety bonding, and risk management strategies and solutions to businesses.  Scott moved to Boise in 2007 after graduating from the University of Montana with dual BA degrees in Financial Management and Geography. Scott is currently involved with the Building Owners and Managers Association Boise, the Idaho Associated General Contractors, Buy Idaho, and Boise Young Professionals.  He was a member of the 2009 Loaned Executive (LE) class and is a current member of the Loaned Executive Alumni Philanthropists (LEAP). Learning about the important impact the United Way has on our community, he  is excited to be a continued supporter of the United Way and a member on the vision counsel.  Scott enjoys skiing, ranching, golf, and taking in the vast variety of outdoor recreation opportunities in Idaho.

Pam Linger
Pam works for Wells Fargo and has been with them for 33 years. She started in Twin Falls as a new accounts clerk and teller then transferred to Boise in 1980 into business banking for several years. Currently, she is the administrative assistant to Southwest Idaho's Community Banking President and three district managers. Ms. Linger grew up in Burley, Idaho and graduated from the College of Southern Idaho as a legal secretary. Pam is married with four daughters and five grandchildren. She has been volunteering for United Way of Treasure Valley for several years including D.I.R.T. and has served on the annual flapjack committee. Pam was a Loaned Executive during 2010/2011 and has enjoyed it very much. She is now with LEAP serving as the secretary. She said, "I love ANYTHING that has to do with the outdoors including gardening, skiing (am a Mountain Host at Bogus serving as a LEAD) hiking, camping, biking, and playing disc golf!"

lauren moore
Lauren Moore is a Branch Manager for U.S. Bank. A Boise native, she started her banking career as a teller in 1998 and has served clients in various capacities throughout her tenure. Lauren was first introduced to United Way as a Loaned Executive and went on to be one of the founding members of L.E.A.P. Today, Lauren continues to conduct United Way meetings as U.S. Bank’s Employee Campaign Coordinator, and has served on the Education (2009) and Income Review Teams (2010). In 2009 she was a Tribute to Women and Industry (TWIN) honoree. She and her husband Ben enjoy exploring the outdoors, gardening, and spending every minute with their son Luke. Other ongoing community involvement includes annual Co-Chair of the Ladies’ Luncheon for the Humanitarian Bowl, conducting mock interviews for Life’s Kitchen students, and facilitating financial wellness classes at the Women’s and Children’s Alliance (WCA).

Karen Ogden
Karen Ogden retired in 2009 from her position as Director of Health and Welfare Benefits after 32 years with URS Corporation (formerly Morrison Knudsen). Karen’s volunteer experience with United Way began as a loaned executive in the 1979 campaign, when she was first introduced to the wonderful work done by agencies in our community. In the following years, she has been involved in various UW volunteer roles, including Impact Council and each of the review teams. Karen earned her MBA from Boise State University after completing her undergraduate work at Washington State University. She was a Girl Scout Leader in Garden City for several years and is now Treasurer for the Sacred Heart Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, which serves the poor. Her husband of 30 years, Dave, recently retired from a career of teaching in the Boise School District. In retirement, they enjoy more time with family and friends and hobbies of sailing, skiing, camping, and reading.

Kelly Parker
Kelly is an Assistant Branch Manager for Bank of the Cascades in their Meridian office. She graduated from Washington State University with honors and earned a dual degree in Business Management and Decision Sciences. Since moving to Idaho nearly seven years ago, Kelly has enjoyed volunteering for organizations including Junior Achievement of Idaho, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and the United Way. Here involvement in United Way began in 2007 where she served as a Loaned Executive and earned the award for "Outstanding Loaned Executive". She now serves as past president of LEAP. Kelly and her husband Jonathan enjoy golf, travel, and spending time with their dog Oscar.

Dan Price
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andy schneider
Andy arrived in Boise in 1996 by way of Minnesota with his wife Susan, and son Alex. He has been volunteering with various social service organizations and not-for-profit agencies for 24 years both in Minnesota and here in Boise with the focus of his volunteer activities including early childhood development, community volunteer projects, corporate giving, employee involvement, marketing communications and resource development. Andy’s affiliation and involvement with the United Way process has included and continues to involve serving as a grant reviewer on Income Investment Teams for the Community Investment Process which he has done since 2008. For years, he has donated computers to an assortment of local non-profit agencies by coordinating with local businesses, led Rake Up Boise and Paint The Town teams, and volunteered with Junior Achievement, Partners In Education, First Tee of Idaho and other community efforts. Additionally, Andy plans fundraising events with The Idaho Foodbank, serves on the Board of Neighborhood Housing Services and is employed with Intermountain Gas Company managing the Service Department.

Wes Scrivner
Wes is an Assistant General Legal Counsel for the J.R. Simplot Company, and has been a practicing lawyer for over 30 years, including 22 years in private practice before joining Simplot in 2001. During the record 2010 Simplot United Way campaign, Wes was the Executive Sponsor for Simplot in the Treasure Valley. Wes has been very active in Bar association related activities through his career, including past President of the 4th District Bar, 6 years as a member of the Professional Conduct Board, and volunteer in numerous pro bono activities for low- income clients. He received his BBA in accounting from Boise State University and J.D. from the University of Idaho. Outside interests include skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and backcountry motorcycle trips.

deanna ward
Deanna Ward is the development director for the Home Partnership Foundation, a nonprofit created by Idaho Housing and Finance Association to support safe, stable, and affordable housing throughout Idaho. Prior to joining the Foundation in 2009, she had a 15-year career at Hewlett-Packard Company in various roles including marketing communications, community and media relations, government and public affairs, and global corporate philanthropy. She previously served six years on the United Way of Treasure Valley Board of Directors and was instrumental in the creation of the Volunteer Center. She is an active member of the Idaho Nonprofit Center, Idaho Contribution Managers, and Philanthropy Northwest. Deanna received a Bachelor’s degree in Information and Communication Studies from California State University, Chico as well as a Certificate in Corporate Community Involvement Management from Boston College Carroll Graduate School of Management. She has been married to Bob for 13 years and has two children at Galileo Math and Science School. Together, they enjoy traveling, soccer, jet skiing, and snow skiing.