Meet the Team Elevating Western
About the WCU Foundation
The WCU Foundation, founded in 1975, is an independent 501(c)3 non-profit organization overseen by a Board of Directors (see below). The Foundation Board of Directors work collaboratively with the Development Team to inspire investment, manage and direct gifts, ensure donor intent and provide stewardship. Private donations to the Elevate Western Campaign are managed through the WCU Foundation.
- Audited Financial Report
- 2021-22 Annual Report of Appreciation
- 2022-23 Annual Report of Appreciation
- To review the WCU Foundation’s 990 Form, please contact our development team.
- Campaign announcement letter
Development Team
Mike LaPlante
Vice President for Advancement and Executive Director, WCU Foundation
Mackenzie Bode (’19)
Director of Donor Relations and Outreach
Joy Kean
Director of Advancement Services
Pam Johnston
Director of Finance, Foundation
Ella Fahrlander
Assistant Vice President of Development
Alicia Economos
Major Gift Officer
Elevate Western Campaign Cabinet
Nancy Chisholm (’90)
Elevate Western Campaign Chair
Brad Baca
President
Kristen Blessman
Board of Trustees Member
Kathy Lockhart (’86)
Foundation Board Member
Jim Pribyl
Board of Trustees Chair
Valerie Hastings (’83)
Foundation Board President
WCU Foundation Board
Valerie Hastings (’83)
Foundation Board President
Ruth Welch (’86)
Vice President
Paula Hendrickson (’84)
Treasurer
Carol Rieger (’99)
Secretary
Art Chaput (’66)
Brian Cooper (’09)
Chip Creager (’85)
Don Farlow (’87)
Denise Larson Halligan (’78)
Tracy Hoart (’96)
Jeff Holway (’75)
Brian Johnson (’80)
Ryan Liles
Kathy Lockhart (’86)
William A. Paddock
Joanie Todd (’85)
