The Topeka Community Foundation Elects New Members

The Topeka Community Foundation has elected three new board members for three-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2024.

They are Leslie Fleuranges, Founder & CEO, Tender Loving Care Pet Nursing Hotel; Matt Pivarnik, CEO, Greater Topeka Partnership; and Sarah Sharp, Assistant Superintendent of Early Childhood and Elementary Education/Support Services.

Elected to a second three-year term are: Noel Etzel, CEO, Jetz Service Co. Inc.; Dr. Robert Kenagy, President &Chief Executive Officer of Stormont Vail Health; Jennifer Sourk, General Counsel, Midwest Health, Inc. and Shane Van Dalsem, Professor, Washburn University.

The officers of the Board of Directors include Jennifer Sourk, Chair; Shane Van Dalsem, Vice Chair; Shelly Buhler, Secretary; Pam Alexander, Assistant Secretary; Brian Lang, Treasurer; and Tara Dimick, Immediate Past Chair.

Beginning its’ 41st year, the Topeka Community Foundation manages $100 million in assets and more than 400 funds created by individuals, families, businesses, civic and nonprofit organizations.

The mission of the Topeka Community Foundation is to connect donors with their interests and community needs, increase charitable giving in the community, provide leadership on key community issues and ensure stewardship and accountability for effective community investment of donor dollars.