Greater Mankato Area United Way is governed by leaders from the community who make up our Board of Directors. These volunteers determine policy and oversee financial and management decisions to ensure our organization operates with the highest standards of integrity.
About Greater Mankato Area United Way:
Greater Mankato Area United Way is a local nonprofit working to keep the region balanced through basic needs, health and education. Greater Mankato Area United Way serves more than 65,000 people annually throughout Blue Earth, Le Sueur, Nicollet and Waseca counties. During the 2026 campaign, United Way will support 75 essential regional programs as well as initiatives focusing on literacy, suicide prevention, youth mental health, substance use disorder advocacy and other important topics.
2026 Board of Directors
Officers
Matthew Atwood, Atwood Companies - Board Chair
Eric Boelter, Profinium Bank - Board Vice Chair
Kayla Olsen, Stifel - 2027 Campaign Chair
Bob Ihrig, Retired - Community Impact Chair
Wendy Keenan, Abdo - Finance Chair
Chris Austin, Taylor Corporation - Ex-Officio
Board Members
Erin Anderson, Lloyd Management
Dr. John Benson, Mankato Clinic
Andrew Bittner, Bolton & Menk
Heidi Boyum, Retired
Scott Bradley, Business Consultant
Angela Casteel, Federated Insurance
Silas Danielson, Blethen Berens
Erik Hagedorn, West Bank
Eric Hudspith, Waseca Public Schools
Sarah Kerich, Amanicare Services, Inc.
Tim Kubetz, Scheels
David Krause, Pioneer Bank
Jim Martz, Rolls-Royce Power Systems
Rick Miller, Mayo Clinic Health System
Garrett Steinberg, G Clean, Mankato Woodworks, Music Management
Samantha Steinman, Mankato Area Public Schools
Austin Swain, KEYC News Now
George Taylor, South Central College
Hayden Ziegler, Nidec Power