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Leadership
Committed to Human Services
Founders - Charles E. Lakin (1921-2016) and Florence M. Lakin (1920-2016)
Charles and Florence Lakin were Southwest Iowa natives moving to Omaha in 1969. Married for 78 years, the couple had a heart for helping children and families in need. During their lifetime the Lakins donated approximately $26 million and Charles formed the Foundation to fund his philanthropic interests in perpetuity.
Board of Directors
Dedicated to Building a Better Community
Josie Cellone
Director; Board Secretary
Pittsburgh, PA
Debbie Johnson
Director; Grant Committee Chair
Ashland, OR
John Hoich
Director
Valley, NE
Diane Kilzer
Director
Englewood, CO
Chuck Lakin
Director
Yuma, AZ
Steve Wild
Director; Investment Committee Chair
Missouri Valley, IA
Officers
Committed to the Cause
Steve Wild
President
John Hoich
Vice-President
Tina Garland
Treasurer
Jennifer Green
Corporate Secretary, Grants Manager
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