The Sunflower Foundation is governed by nine trustees who represent, as much as possible, the ethnic, racial and geographic diversity of Kansas. Eight trustees are appointed through a process overseen by the Kansas Attorney General. One trustee is appointed by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas. Current trustees of the Sunflower Foundation include (left to right): Mia S. Korbelik, Secretary Dodge City, KSHoward Shuler, BCBSKS appointment Topeka, KSChristopher J. Ruder, Chair Lenexa, KSReggie Robinson Topeka, KSMarty Beezley Pittsburg, KSKraig L. Gross, Treasurer Hays, KSCaroline A. Williams Wichita, KSGreg Unruh Onaga, KSKaren S. Hauser Salina, KSThe nine-member Sunflower Foundation Community Advisory Committee (CAC) nominates candidates for the foundation’s Board of Trustees. The CAC also acts in an advisory role to the foundation and reviews the annual reports. The Kansas Attorney General appoints eight of the committee members; the ninth member is the chair of the Sunflower Foundation Board of Trustees, serving ex-officio with vote. Current members of the Community Advisory Committee include: Rev. Bobby Love, CAC Chair Olathe, KSKaren A. Seals, CAC Secretary Lawrence, KSBarbara Carswell Lawrence, KSPhyllis Gilmore Olathe, KSJames Mireles Garden City, KSJanet Schalansky Topeka, KSMark Douglas Sheern Abilene, KSRobert K. Thomen Chanute, KSChristopher J. Ruder Lenexa, KSChair, Sunflower Foundation Board of Trustees Alisa Browning Executive/Program AssistantCheryl Bean Finance/Grants ManagerBillie Hall President and CEOLarry Tobias Vice President for Programs |
SUNFLOWER FOUNDATION STAFF (left to right)