Jonnie is a lifelong resident of DeKalb County with nearly 12 years of experience in public service.

Joe moved to Fort Wayne from New York when he was 7. He is the Assistant Vice President/Commercial Banker with 1^st Source Bank. Joe has held a variety of roles in the 26 years that he has worked for 1^st Source Bank. He has served on multiple non-profit boards over the years and currently serves on the Countryside Church of Christ finance board. Joe and his wife of 26 years Jynette have two daughters, Symantha and MyKenzie.

Melissa, a lifelong resident of DeKalb County, is President and partner at Star Technology. Actively involved in the community, she has served twice as Board President of United Way of DeKalb County, co-directs Pink Out, and is active with Miss ACD Scholarship opportunity. Melissa serves on committees for Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana, and Youth for Christ Northern Indiana, serves on the board of Respect Team, and has been a Big for seven years through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana.

Jeff was born in Chicago, IL and raised in Butler, IN and attended Eastside Jr/Sr High School. He worked in the masonry trade for over 20 years and now works for Serenity House. The path for his life is helping others in need and teaching others the importance of volunteering and being a part of their community. Jeff is married to his wonderful wife Cindy.

Eric was born and raised in Butler, Indiana. He attended school in DeKalb County and then went to college at Purdue University, West Lafayette. Eric has a Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology. He has always liked the small-town vibe that Butler and the surrounding communities in DeKalb County have. Eric currently works as a Manufacturing Engineer for DeKALB Molded Plastics in Butler, Indiana. He is excited to join the United Way of DeKalb County to help impact the community in positive ways.

Anton, originally from Alvordton, OH, has been a resident of DeKalb County since 2018. He joined the DeKalb County Economic Development Partnership, Inc. in 2016 and has served as Executive Director since 2017. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management  from Trine University. Anton enjoys spending time with his wife, Ashley, and their dog, Leo in addition to exploring outdoors, visiting cities and towns around the Midwest, shooting sports, golf, and is an avid Cleveland, OH professional sports fan.

Zach is the owner of Lightner Law Firm, P.C., where he focuses on corporate law, real estate, and estate planning and probate. He attended Purdue University and then the IU McKinney School of Law. Zach is also on the board of directors for the Community Foundation of DeKalb County, YMCA of DeKalb County, Auburn Main Street, and serves on the Board of Governors for the Indiana State Bar Association. Zach and his wife, Kristin, live in Auburn and have 3 children, Poppy, Harry, and Teddy, and their golden retriever, George.

Kelly is originally from Michigan but has worked in and around DeKalb County for over 20 years. She is the Talent Manager at Metal Technologies. Kelly has participated in a variety of United Way projects and campaigns for Allen and DeKalb Counties and looks forward to working with other board members to continue the good work United Way of DeKalb County accomplishes in our community.  Kelly and her husband enjoy spending time outdoors with their daughter.

As a resident of DeKalb County and a licensed mental health counselor serving DeKalb County for the last thirteen years, Dottie is dedicated to improving the lives of neighbors, friends, community partners, and residents. She is passionate about creating opportunities and lending a helping hand to those in need. As the Chief Clinical Officer for the Northeastern Center, Dottie provides clinical oversight for mental health and addiction services and identifies clinical opportunities for new programming to meet the needs of DeKalb County residents.