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United Way of Mat-Su Board & Staff

United Way of Mat-Su’s governance structure strengthens the organization’s leadership and accountability. Annually evaluating board and member performance, including ethical standards, is a part of this effort. Board members must possess the following  key attributes: a passion for United Way’s mission and vision, a commitment to invest time as an active member, an ability and desire to take a system-wide perspective and a demonstrated commitment to his/her community. Our Board is now comprised of diverse volunteers who are senior representatives of the largest, most influential donors and sponsors, noted intellectual, civic leaders and other stakeholders.

Board of Directors

Marcie Bentti Loan Servicing Mat Valley Federal Credit Union	Past-President
Stephanie Maynard Teacher Mat-Su Borough School District
Amy Spargo Principal Wasilla Middle School
Sabrena Combs MEA	President-Elect
Tina Tischer Team, LLC	Secretary
Kelly Marre Palmer Correctional Center
Nikki Lee	Past-President
Rachelle Bates Mat-Su Borough School District
Carl Hereford Telecommunications Manager Mat-Su Borough
Pat Purcell Retiree	Treasurer
Bryan Nelson OSP Field Services Manager MTA	President

Staff

Executive Director: Stephanie Allen

UWMSB Executive Director Stephanie Allen joined the staff in May 2007. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience regarding nonprofit leadership, health promotion program development and implementation, management of budgets and finances as well as building collaborations and partnerships with other organizations throughout the state and local community. She has a Masters degree in Education from Southwest Texas State University where she focused on Physiology and Research and Design. She serves on the Mat-Su Borough's Health & Social Service Board, is on the Operations Board of the Foraker Group, is past President of the Alaska Health Education Consortium and past Chair of Take Heart Alaska’s Worksite Health Promotion Committee. She lives in Palmer with her husband Rick, sons Rhys & Houston and Jack Russell Terrier Otis. 

Resource Development Director: Cherie LeBlanc-Shue

Cherie LeBlanc-Shue became a staff member at United Way in the fall of 2009 after retiring from her management position with the Anchorage Daily News. Cherie has an AA Degree in Business and over 30 years of experience in management and marketing. She has lived and worked in the Mat-Su Valley for more than 20 years and is an active volunteer and board member for many community and service organizations including the Valley Performing Arts and Rotary. Cherie is a long time donor to United Way and sees her work at United Way of Mat-Su as another way to contribute to the improvement of her community.

Marketing & Events Coordinator: Ashley Kincaid

As the Marketing and Events Coordinator, Ashley Kincaid joined the United Way of Mat-Su staff in March 2011. She has her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Studio Art with an emphasis in Graphic Design and her Bachelor of Science degree in Art Education from the University of Idaho. While Ashley just joined the staff, she has been working with United Way since the Summer of 2010 by designing the new Promotional Brochure and Early Childhood Partnership of Mat-Su logo. Ashley was a collegiate athlete and played volleyball for Columbia Basin College. Along with working at United Way, she is substitute teaching throughout the Mat-Su Borough School District. Ashley is originally from a farming community in Idaho and enjoys coaching volleyball and pursuing her artistic endeavors in her free time.