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OUR TEAM & BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EXECUTIVE TEAM

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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.

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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. 

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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, TEF board member

Paul Baron
Beau & Belle Littles

Cody Fullmer, TEF board member

Cody Fullmer
Bank of Colorado

Pam Howard, TEF board member

Pam Howard
TSD Board of Education

Matt Thies, TEF board member

Matt Thies
Haynie & Company

Brain Cullins, TEF board member

Brian Cullins
Independent Financial

Brandy Grieves, TEF board member

Brandy Grieves
Principal/TSD

image of Stephanie Chapple, board member

Stephanie Chapple
CMG Home Loans

Sarah Walgast, TEF board member

Sarah Walgast
Principal/TSD

image of Lori Hvizda Ward, board member

Lori Hvizda Ward
TSD

Jason Hatch, TEF board member

Dr. Jason Hatch
Banner Health

Marc Schaffer, TEF board member and TSD Superintendent

Dr. Marc Schaffer
Superintendent/TSD

Eric Weedin, TEF board member

Eric Weedin
Weedin Insurance Agency

Danielle Feeney, TEF board member

Danielle Feeney
Principal/TSD

Lauren Haug, TEF board member

Lauren Haug
Sweetheart City Living by Perch

Celeste Smith, TEF board member

Celeste Smith
McWhinney Enterprises

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