The Freeport Community Foundation is governed by volunteer leadership, men and women who have extensive knowledge of the Freeport area, its organizations and institutions. In its role as grant maker, the Foundation Board is forward-thinking, focused on the emerging issues and concerns of the Freeport area and seeks to make a difference in the life of our community.

2010 Board of Directors

President – Wendy Blair, Savant Capital Management

Vice President – Mark Miller, Honeywell Sensing & Controll

Treasurer – Barrie Hendrickson, Cornerstone Credit Union

Secretary – Connie Taylor, Director of AVID, Freeport School District

Attorney Nicole Bauer, Plager, Krug & Bauer, Ltd.

Dr. Jeff Gehlsen, Hulsebus-Gehlsen Chiropractic

Cheryl Kneubuehl, Berner Foods

Kelly Priewe, Finance Manager, Furst-McNess Company

James Rhyne, Director, Boys and Girls Club of Freeport and Stephenson County

Pam Thrasher, Swift Hospitality Group