Dana is a proud Native Hoosier, having grown up near Nappanee, Indiana.

He is married to his wife Joni who is a teacher, and farm girl from Tipton.

His daughter Waverly lives in NYC, son Landrum in Denver, Colorado, and son Graysen is a senior at Western.

Dana is an avid runner completing over 100,000 lifetime miles, and loves to kayak on any river where he can launch. He founded the Shade House Orphanage and serves on various local boards.

Most of all, Dana desires to honor God with his life and to serve the United Way mission with energy and passion for all people.

Allie is a Howard County native and is passionate about our community! As the Campaign Director and the Director of Communications and Marketing, Allie oversees all campaign related activities, manages our social media outlets, creates publications and is the “voice” of our United Way in the community.

When Allie is outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Riley, her family and friends. Allie is very involved in her church and is gracious to God for allowing her the opportunity to live out her passion everyday by serving this community.

Lorelei grew up in a working town on the foothills of Pennsylvania. Her life’s goal is to empower people with agency. From teaching at-risk youth to being a Union leader, from supporting safe childcare centers to mentoring public health students, she is a catalyst for community resilience.

She and her family affectionately call her 9-year-old daughter Adeline their "squiggle bug”. For Lorelei, this work gained true meaning when she entered their lives. Like all children, she brings hope and determination for a better world.

Lorelei is a doctor of the community. She believes that together, together we will be ok.

Cheryl Graham has served our community in a number of different capacities during her 30 year career at United Way. She has one daughter that grew up at United Way and is the mother of the office dog, Gareth, a foster failure that loves to come to work! Staff meetings are nap time! Currently, Cheryl is the serving as the Director of Operations, Tax Preparation the United Way Coordinator, AFL-CIO Labor Activity Director, Information and Referral Department Director and EFSP Lead Administrator

Debbie has worked at United Way for twelve years as a Case Manager and Community Development Officer. In addition to providing Information and Referral, and financial assistance to those in need, she is in charge of United Way’s MISSION UNITED program, which serves those that have served our country. Her passion of faith, love of family, and eagerness to serve is what motivates her on a daily basis.

Madonna has been a volunteer at the United Way for over 20 years and staffed by the United Way for approximately 10 years. She enjoys spending time outside of the office with her family and her friends that she meets for breakfast on a regular basis.

Ron is a Howard County native and has been with the United Way for over 10 years. He is our maintenance man and he lives up to the role as he is constantly helping our staff with updates within the office.

When Ron is not a work, he can be found spending time with is wife, Susan, his two kids, and following his grandchildren’s sporting events.

Kayla, a Howard County native, has a deep-rooted passion for helping others and approaching each encounter with empathy. She holds a degree in Business Administration, with a focus on Human Resources. In her free time, she enjoys writing, reading, and cherishing moments with loved ones.