Board of Directors

Paul Wannemacher
President
Mr. Wannemacher, Vice President Monroe Bank & Trust Wealth Management Group, is a graduate of University of Toledo with a BA and BBA, Bowling Green State University with a MBA and Midwest & National Graduate Trust Schools.  Paul is a Board Member of Monroe Habitat for Humanity, Monroe SMCC Development CTE, Toledo Estate Planning Council.  Paul serves on the Planning / Public Relations Committee for the Community Foundation

Chris Knabusch 
Secretary
Mr. Knabusch is a graduate of Central Michigan and holds a Bachelor of Science and Business Administration degree.  He serves on the BSA Great Sauk Trail Endowment Committee and is Treasurer of the Pheasants Forever, Monroe County Chapter.  Chris serves on the Planning / Public Relations Committee for the Community Foundation.

Dustin Leach
Treasurer
Mr. Leach, Senior Investment Executive with Fifth Third Securities, is a graduate of East Tennessee State University with a Finance Degree.  Dustin serves on the Finance Committee for the Community Foundation.

John Kauffman Jr.
Immediate Past President
John is a graduate of Spring Arbor University.  He is Past President of the Brookwood Swim Club and a member of the DTE Energy Monroe Area Community Taskforce.  John chairs the Planning Committee of the Community Foundation.

Paul Braunlich
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Molly Lumpart
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Dale Brunt
Dale is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University.  He is a member of Michigan Golf Course Owners Assoc., Michigan Star Route Mail Contractors Assoc., Monroe Exchange Club, Monroe County Chamber of Commerce, Monroe United Way Campaign Cabinet.  Dale serves on the Distribution and Scholarship Committees of the Community Foundation.

Dr. Stephen Grider
President / Partner of the Monroe Emergency Physicians and Medical Director of Mercy Memorial Hospital Emergency Department, is a graduate of Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and University of Colorado-Denver Anthropology/Pre-Med. Dr. Grider is a member of the Board of Directors of Monroe County Red Cross, Michigan State Medical Society, American Osteopathic Association, American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians, American College of Emergency Physicians and Michigan Association of Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons. Dr. Girder serves on the Distribution & Scholarship Committee for the Community Foundation.

Beverly Hammerstrom
Retired Michigan Senator; Consultant, BASH Research, Ltd., Adjunct Professor – Washtenaw Community College and Sienna Heights University, is a graduate of University of Toledo with a MPA and BA from Adrian College. Bev is a member of International Municipal Clerks Foundation Board, National Kidney Foundation of Michigan Board, ARC of Michigan Board, Habitat of Monroe 2nd VP, Michigan Excellence in Public Service Board, Monroe County Mental Health Recipient Rights Committee, Monroe County Republican Women’s Club and Soroptimist International of Monroe County. Beverly serves on the Scholarship Committee for the Community Foundation. 

Barbara Harrington
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Bob Knabusch
President of Knabusch Insurance Service, Inc. holds a BBA from Eastern Michigan University. Bob is a member of the Monroe Downtown Kiwanis, Ida Civic Club, Michigan Association of Independent Agents, Monroe Chapter Pheasants Forever and NAIFA. Bob serves on the Distribution Committee for the Community Foundation.

Merel Keck
Jr., Financial Advisor for Wachovia Securities holds MBA and BBA from Eastern Michigan University. Merel is a past Boy Scout Committee member. Merel serves on the Donor Relations Committee for the Community Foundation.

Shirley Massingill
Owner of Extra Space Self Storage of Dundee, is a graduate of Dundee High School. Wife of Vaughn Massingill and has 3 children. Shirley is a member of The Historical Preservation Society of Dundee, board member of The Old Mill Museum, Dundee Area Business Association, and also a board member of Dundee United Methodist Church.

Isabelle Schultz
Milan Representative
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