United Way Quad Cities starts its 2024-25 fiscal year with new senior executives as well as committee chairs who are dedicated to creating the opportunity and access for all Quad Citians to thrive.
“The region’s top business and community leaders continue to reinforce their commitment to ensuring all Quad Citians have the opportunity to thrive by investing their time and expertise in serving on the Board of Directors of United Way Quad Cities, exemplifying our shared vision for a stronger, more united community,” said Rene Gellerman, president and CEO.
“As an incredibly active and engaged board, these leaders will guide United Way in creating, leading and investing in programs that drive measurable impact throughout our region.”
United Way’s new board members will each serve a three-year term beginning at the start of July 2024. They join a group of leaders on United Way’s Board of Directors who provide strategic direction, decision making and guidance to steer the organization.
New members of the United Way Quad Cities Board of Directors include:
- Ed Decker, Partner, RSM US LLP
- Meyer Lehman, Executive Vice President, BITCO
- Octavius O’Large, Vice President / Chief Steward, UFCW Local 431 covering the Davenport Kraft Heinz Plant
- Sangeetha Rayapati, Professor, Augustana College; Mayor, City of Moline
- Zarifa Reynolds, President & CEO, Royal Neighbors of America
- Brian Reynolds, Director, Metallurgy and Process Technology, Arconic
Board volunteer officers and committee chairs for United Way Quad Cities in the 2024-25 year include:
- Board Chair, Executive Committee and Chair, Governance Committee: Caitlin Russell, President, Russell
- Vice Chair: Bob Waterman, Jr., Of Counsel, Lane & Waterman LLP
- Immediate Past Chair: Mara Downing, Vice President, Global Brand & Communications, Deere & Company
- Treasurer and Chair, Finance Committee: Kerry Smith, Consulting Chief Financial Officer, NutriQuest
- Audit Chair: Ed Decker, Partner, RSM US LLP
