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Jeff Jabara Board Chair

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. senior operations controller, Jeff serves as 2012 Vice Chair. "I'm a fan of Rainbows because the mission is all about the kids! Rainbows has been serving special needs children and their families for 39 years. No matter what the family situation,...

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Gary Proffitt Vice Chair

Retired from INTRUST Bank N.A., Gary joined Rainbows' Board of Directors in January of 2010, and also serves as Chair of the Human Resources Committee. He believes in Rainbows because we provide services to the community and region that are invaluable and not being...

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Lisa Farris Secretary

As a faithful community volunteer, Lisa is a fan because Rainbows gives children with special needs the opportunity to thrive and parents the tools to help their children reach their full potential. She is actively involved in raising funds, sharing the Rainbows' message and...

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Pat Gearhart Immediate Past Chair and Treasurer

President at Bank of Kansas, Pat has been a Rainbows' board member since 2005. He's a fan of Rainbows because of the agency's unwavering and singular committment to serving children with special needs and their families. He encourages others to get involved by volunteering...

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Hale Ritchie Operations and Board Development Chair

Hale has been a long-time supporter of Rainbows and stepped in as Restructuring Officer in August 2009. His leadership led the agency to refocus on children with special needs, birth through age 21, in our community.

A retired businessman, Hale brings...

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Todd Ramsey Communications Chair

Brand Strategist, Apples and Arrows

Todd Ramsey is a brand strategist based in Wichita area. He helps brands uncover their own unique, compelling stories and how to share them with the world in meaningful, memorable ways. He currently serves as Chair of the...

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Steve Cox Fundraising Chair

CEO of Cox Machine Inc. and past Rainbows' Board Chair, Steve joined the board in 2004. He is current fundraising committee Chair and Treasurer of Rainbows United Charitable Foundation. He's a fan of Rainbows because "Rainbows puts an emphasis on the family, not just...

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Grant Stannard Rainbows United Charitable Foundation Chair

Stannard Construction Company

A board member since 1993, Grant is in his seventh term on the Board of Directors and is the current Chair of the Rainbows United Charitable Foundation. ...

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Wayne Chambers Executive Member At-Large

The High Touch, Inc., President/CEO joined the Rainbows' board in 2011. Wayne is a fan of Rainbows because "it brings me satisfaction knowing that I've helped, if even in a small way, a child less fortunate than myself." He serves on the operations committee...

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Vera Bothner Board Member

Bothner & Bradley, Inc.

Vera Bothner, of Bothner and Bradley, Inc. has been serving on the Rainbows’ Board since 2010. She currently serves on the Operations and Board Development committees. Vera is married to Jim Bothner; they have two children, Hannah and Jace.

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Monte Cook Board Member

Executive Vice President at Commerce Bank, N.A. Monte serves on Rainbows' finance committee and has been a board member since 2004. "I can't imagine our community without Rainbows, they are truly the "wind beneath the wings" of so many children with special needs and...

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Dan Drake Board Member

Dan is Managing Member with Liberty Asset Management as well as Chairman of MoJack Distributing. He enjoys hunting and fishing with his son, family and friends.

He’s a fan of Rainbows because of the “GOOD” our organization does for not only the children...

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Tim Emerson Board Member

Community Volunteer

Tim Emerson is a Senior Staff Attorney with the Hartford. He has served on the Rainbows Board since 2004, currently serving on the Operations committee. Tim involved himself deeper in the cause one of his three children was being served by...

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Stephanie Galichia Board Member

Community Volunteer

Stephanie Galichia has been with Rainbows since 2004. Stephanie became involved with Rainbows when her sister received services. Now a member of the Board of Directors, Stephanie currently serves on the Communications and Fundraising committees as well as the Rainbows United...

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Pete McKernan Board Member

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Kim Nussbaum Board Member

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Meredith Olson Board Member

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Michael Phillips Board Member

Chief Financial Officer of Galichia Medical Group, Michael joined the board in 2010. "Rainbows does a fabulous job providing a much needed public service, by helping children and making this community a better place to live," says Michael. He serves on the finance committee...

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Sharon Quigley Board Member

Board of Directors member Sharon Quigley began her term in November 2012.

She has a Bachelors of Science from the University of Florida in Psychology & Criminal Justice, and Bachelors of Arts from Florida Atlantic University in Accounting. She is a fan of...

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Naaman Ritchie Board Member

Blake-Clotia

Naaman Ritchie, President of Blake-Clotia, is in his third term on the Rainbows Board of Directors. He began in 2002. Throughout his years at Rainbows, he has served as Board Chair, but is currently serving on the Board Development and Operations committees.

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Jose Sanchez, M.D. Board Member

Via Christi Clinic

Jose Sanchez has been with Rainbows since 2011. As a local pediatrician, he sees value in what Rainbows United does for the community. Jose currently serves on the Operations Committee.

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