Staff and Board
Michele Cooley, Executive Director
Michele joined the Dining Center as its Executive Director in 2009. She has more than 30 years of experience as a social work professional and a lifelong love of helping people. Michele brings great depth and enthusiasm to her work. Before joining us, Michele served as a Social Worker at the Salvation Army, the Volunteer Coordinator for Meals on Wheels, and, in South Carolina as the Director of a crisis center.
Sylvester Norman, Cook
Terry Elkins, Dishwasher
Board Members:
Diana Carter, Chairperson of the Board
Cathy Bracht, Treasurer
Eileen Atwell, Secretary
Jeanette Creighton
Len Davidow
Morgan Dornsife (non-voting)
Diane Dudley
Paulette Elder
Jacqueline Nelson, Staff Liason
Martha Neubert
Bob Peterson
Dawn Riedy
David Strong (non-voting)
Bill Lisi, Emeritus Board Member
Rand Warner, Emeritus Board Member
Rick Kuempel, Ex Officio Representative to Trustees, Campus Ministries
Bob Castle, Ex Officio Representative to Church Council, Program Leader/Outreach