About Us
Vision: No one in need.
Mission: A better Laramie County.
United Way of Laramie County is working hard to meet the needs of the people in our community. We are your partner in building a better community creating partnerships and collaborations to make the greatest possible impact. We focus on what matters in our community.
Board of Directors and Co-Chairs
2012 Campaign Co-Chairs
Tim & Kathy Joannides
Robert Prentice and Sandra Surbrugg
2012 Board of Directors
President: Janet Tilton
Past President: Steve Lovas
Vice President: Aimee Lewis
Secretary: Julie Malm
Treasurer: Gregg Jones
Assistant Treasurer: Brandy Marrou
| Ted Adams |
LCSD#1 Administration,Retired |
| Matthew Ashby |
City of Cheyenne, Planning Department |
| Vicci Colgan |
State Auditor's Office |
| Greg Dyekman |
Dray, Dyekman, Reed & Healey P.C. |
| Tim & Kathy Joannides |
Halladay Motors, Inc. |
| Gregg Jones |
Jonah Bank of Wyoming |
| Aimee Lewis |
University of Wyoming |
| Steve Lovas |
US Bank |
| John Lynch |
Federal Bureau of Investigation |
| Julie Malm |
The Property Exchange |
| Brandy Marrou |
McGee, Hearne & Paiz, LLP |
| Chris McRady |
Wyoming State Bank |
| Phil Noble |
State of Wyoming |
| Robert R. Prentice |
Cheyenne Children’s Clinic |
| Randy Reed |
Dray, Thompson & Dyekman |
| Susan Samuelson |
Warren Livestock |
| Steve Secrest |
Spradley Barr Motors, Inc. |
| Barbara Stafford |
Rocky Mountain International |
| Marc Stout |
Traders Shoppers Guide |
| Sandra Surbrugg |
Cheyenne Skin Clinic & Adora Day Spa |
| Renee Swisher |
Taco John’s International |
| Julie Tiedeken |
McKellar, Tiedeken & Scoggin, LLC |
| Janet Tilton |
STRIDE |
| Kenneth Vaughn |
Cameco Resources |
| Rachelle K. Zimmerman |
Wyoming Tribune-Eagle |
United Way of Laramie County staff
Connie Sloan-Cathcart is the Executive Director of United Way of Laramie County. She represents the organization to the community, supports the Board of Directors and ensures our goals are met. She graduated from Slippery Rock State College in Pennsylvania. Connie is currently a Board member of LEADS. Connie has served on both the Cheyenne Kiwanis Board and Foundation Board. She served on the Cheyenne Transit Public Transit Advisory Board and she reviews grants for the Division of Victim’s Services. The Zonta Club of Cheyenne is her newest affiliation. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Pete, her dogs and her garden.
Rod Hottle is the Community Programs Coordinator for United Way of Laramie County. As such, he is responsible for assisting the Executive Director in the staff support of United Way of Laramie County’s community impact operations to include Fund Distribution, Outcome Measurement, community initiatives, partnerships and ongoing community associations. Rod retired from the United States Air Force after a 26 year career in 2003. He graduated from Virginia Military Institute in May 1976 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and a commission in the United States Air Force. Rod also holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. He is married to Deb and they have two children.
Chris Allen is the Resource Development Director for United Way of Laramie County. He is responsible for expanding the base of charitable giving for United Way through major gift development, leadership giving, endowment and planned giving programs, business contributions, individual donors, annual direct mail campaigns and other funding opportunities. Chris has extensive experience in nonprofit fundraising including with the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum, the University of Wyoming Foundation and at his alma mater, the University of Southern California. He is a veteran of the United States Air Force including three years as a public relations representative with the Thunderbirds jet demonstration team. Chris and his wife Leigh Vosler live in Cheyenne with their two dogs.
Sara Weber is the Marketing/Communications Specialist for United Way of Laramie County. She works with Corporate Sponsors and the Car Voucher program to help insure that all donor dollars are used for Program Partners and is responsible for media communications. Sara is a life-long resident of Cheyenne where she has worked in private industry and State government. She and her husband, Cary, have two grown sons who also live in Cheyenne.
Deborah Phillips is the Office Manager/Bookkeeper for United Way of Laramie County. Deborah moved to Cheyenne from Montana in 2003, where she worked in the banking industry and for state government. She attended Laramie County Community College where she received her Associates Accounting degree and is a member of Phi Theta Kappa. Deborah and her husband, Terry, have three children and six grandchildren who are scattered from Ohio to California. They like to spend their leisure time sail boating, bicycling, exploring Wyoming, and traveling to visit their grandbabies.
Athena Bevans is the Data Specialist/Office Assistant for United Way of Laramie County. Athena is currently a student at LCCC working on her Associates Degrees in Business Administration, Accounting, and Economics & Finance. She plans to work towards her Bachelors in Business Administration at the University of Wyoming. She loves living in Cheyenne and enjoys her hobbies: hiking, riding ATV’s, camping, and barbeques with friends. |
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