OUR TEAM & BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EXECUTIVE TEAM

KIM AKELEY-CHARRON
Executive Director
Kim became Executive Director of TEF in 2012. With a background in non-profit leadership, education, and event management, Kim is passionate about supporting our students and committed to the financial & organizational growth of TEF.

LESA BIEDRON
Marketing & Programs
Lesa joined TEF in 2022 with a background in marketing, content management and program implementation. She is committed
to promoting the goals and initiatives of the Foundation in
service to TSD.

Eowyn Sanders
Executive Assistant
Eowyn works as the executive assistant to the TEF executive director, and joined the team in 2023. She is passionate about education and serving the community.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Thompson Education Foundation's Board of Directors is composed of community members and school district representatives who believe that each student deserves the highest quality education with innovative opportunities. TEF's dedicated board members volunteer their time to help guide the strength and growth of the foundation. TEF board members can serve two 3-year terms.

Paul Baron
Beau & Belle Littles

Cody Fullmer
Bank of Colorado

Pam Howard
TSD Board of Education

Matt Thies
Haynie & Company

Brian Cullins
Independent Financial

Brandy Grieves
Principal/TSD

Stephanie Chapple
CMG Home Loans

Sarah Walgast
Principal/TSD

Lori Hvizda Ward
TSD

Dr. Jason Hatch
Banner Health

Dr. Marc Schaffer
Superintendent/TSD

Eric Weedin
Weedin Insurance Agency

Danielle Feeney
Principal/TSD

Lauren Haug
Sweetheart City Living by Perch
