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Spencer Pride

Spencer Pride Board of Directors

The Board is elected by the membership and each director serves a term of two years.  Depending on the circumstance, a Director position may be elected for less than two years.  There are no term limits.  There are a minimum of five Director roles as defined by the Spencer Pride Inc. by-laws, with no maximum.

Four of the Directors also serve as officers of the organization.  Officers include the president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer. Directors hold each officer position for the length of two years, ending on our Annual Meeting.  There are also no term limits for officers.

Board of Directors’ monthly meetings take place on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM. Members are able to participate in person at the Spencer Pride commUnity center or via Microsoft Teams. 

There are two standing board committees: Programming and Development.  Programming (chaired by the President) and Development (chaired by the Vice President) meet on the fourth Wednesday of each month.  Ad hoc committees convene from time-to-time on specific subjects and typically welcome non-board member inclusion.

We are always seeking great candidates to join our Board.  If you are interested, please contact us at info@SpencerPride.org for more information.

Right now, Spencer Pride is accepting applications to join our board.

To apply for an open position, contact us today.  Details and job descriptions will be provided upon inquiry.

John Angeline (he/him)

Marketing & External Communications Director

Term: March 2022-2024

Member Since: 2022

John@SpencerPride.org

Jacob Balash (he/him)

commUnity center Director

Term: March 2022-2024

Member Since: 2017

Jacob@SpencerPride.org

Jonathan Balash (he/him)

President & Program Director

Term: August 2020-2024

Member Since: 2007

Jonathan@SpencerPride.org

Nathaniel Clawson (he/him)

Transgender Advocacy Director

Term: August 2023-2025

Member Since: 2019

Nathaniel@SpencerPride.org

Judi Epp (she/her)

Treasurer & Finance Director

Term: August 2023-2025

Member Since: 2007

Judi@SpencerPride.org

Kim Fidler (she/her)

Secretary, Administration & Advocacy Director

Term: August 2020-2024

Member Since: 2013

Kim@SpencerPride.org

Kate Gehringer (she/her)

Pride Festival Director

Term: August 2023-2025

Member Since: 2023

Kate@SpencerPride.org

Joy Hellman (she/her)

Youth Empowerment Director

Term: August 2020-2024

Member Since: 2016

Joy@SpencerPride.org

Rex Hinkle (he/him)

Outreach Director

Term: March 2022-2024

Member Since: 2016

Rex@SpencerPride.org

Lisa Patys (she/her)

Volunteer Communications & Development Director

Term: August 2023-2025

Member Since: 2021

Lisa@SpencerPride.org

Elisabeth Solchik (she/her)

Fundraising Director

Term: August 2023-2025

Member Since: 2023

Elisabeth@SpencerPride.org

Clay Wright (he/him)

Health & Wellness Director

Term: March 2023-2025

Member Since: 2021

Clay@SpencerPride.org

Katie Zuber (she/her)

Vice President & Development Director

Term: August 2023-2025

Member Since: 2015

Katie@SpencerPride.org