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