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Meet the Team

Coming together from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences, our skilled team of professionals is the backbone of Derby Community Foundation. Their ideas help shape the direction and mission of our organization as it continues to develop.

Staff

Staff members at the Derby Community Foundation have unique professional backgrounds and knowledge bases. Together, this team works to meet the organization’s mission of enriching the quality of life in the Derby area.

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Theresa A. Hearn

Executive Director

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Olivia Hayse

Assistant for Events and Marketing

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Veralyn Self

Administrative Assistant

Board of Directors

The Derby Community Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors composed of individuals from the Derby community who represent a variety of vocational sectors.

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Keith Humphrey

DCF Immediate Past Board Chair

President/CEO,

Jet Airwerks

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Elizabeth Stanton

DCF Board Chair

REALTOR®,
Keller Williams Hometown Partners, LLC

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Becky Moeder

DCF Board Vice Chair

Assistant Superintendent, Derby USD 260

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Dan Strunk

DCF Board Treasurer

CPA, Hanneman CPA, PA

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Bridget Turner

DCF Board Secretary

CFO Vision Communications, KS, Inc.

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Jean Garinger

Garinger and Associates, LLC

American Family Insurance

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Becki Herod

Co-Owner,
El Paso Animal Hospital

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Linde Ohmes

Branch Manager,
Security 1st Title

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Julie Olmsted

Agent,
Olmsted Insurance Agency

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Eric L. Sexton

Principal,
PAR Strategies, LLC

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Betty Wilken

Community Volunteer

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Kyle Russell

President and Director, Citizens Bank of Kansas

Endowment Fund Partners

The individuals and businesses listed below have pledged to assist with the continued work of the Foundation through generous gifts to the Operating Endowment and Grant Endowment Funds.

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Ray & Virginia Warren

Legacy Partners

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John & Linda Bode, BRG Precision Products

Leading Partners

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The Decarsky Foundation

Leading Partner

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Rick & Barbara Hemphill

Leading Partners

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Bill & Nancy Lusk

Guiding Partners

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Bill & Reba Smith

Guiding & Building Partners

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Tomp & Vicki Decarsky

Building Partners

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Emprise Bank

Building & Founding Partners

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Dan & Jan Strunk

Building & Founding Partners

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Verus Bank / Citizens Bank of Kansas

Founding Partner

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Citizens Bank of Kansas

Building Partner

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Marsha & Bob Allen

Founding Partners

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George & Marion Arnold

Founding Partners

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Cheryl & Larry Bannon

Founding Partners

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James and Laura Branstetter

Founding Partners

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Damm Pharmacy

Founding Partner

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David & Krista Drake

Founding Partners

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Ann & Pat Egan

Founding Partners

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Jean & Seth Garinger

Founding Partners

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Kyle & Debbie Russell

Founding Partners

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Eric & Kathy Sexton

Founding Partners

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Justin & Deyna Smith

Founding Partners

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Keith & Marsha Volz

Founding Partners

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Betty & Fred Wilken

Founding Partners

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