Board Members

Matt Connolly

President

Matt Connolly is a Real Estate Broker doing residential and commercial real estate. Matt plays a role in fundraising and branding efforts. He also serves as a member of the Fundraising Committee. Matt regularly speaks publicly of 'his story'  in order to reduce stigma and give people reasons for believing in recovery. 

Mike Webster

Vice President 

Mike is the Vice President at Webster Electric, Inc- a local electrical contractor. He is also a member of the fundraising committee. Like many of us, mental illness has affected his loved ones and friends. Mike chose to offer his time and talents to Mindspring to help end the stigma of mental illness and raise awareness of the opportunities our community has to get help through education and resources.

Staci Burr

Secretary

Staci has been a longtime advocate of mental health and raising awareness. Since a young age she has lived with anxiety and depression and has dealt with the struggles of finding the available resources and to meet people who have the same thoughts and feelings. Staci would like to help make a difference in the lives of those that live with some form of mental health struggles as well as to help others understand. So many kids today are dealing with the stresses of social media, family situations, peer relationships and not aware of the resources that can help them to cope with these struggles. She was drawn to the mission of Mindspring because their main priority is to help people; help them to feel accepted, to seek appropriate assistance, educate and much more. More than anything Staci wants to help bring Mindspring’s mission into every home; to know, to understand and to help.

Matt Pick

Treasurer

Matt Pick is the Grimes Market Manager for Charter Bank and has been in the banking industry for the past 15 years. Matt uses his background in banking to serve as the Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee. Matt decided to get involved with Mindspring because in 2008 he was diagnosed with General Anxiety Disorder and in 2015 was also diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.

Ashley Adams

Past President

Ashley Adams is the Director of Rehabilitation Services for Optimae, where she provides occupational therapy services for adults with mental illness and intellectual disabilities.  Ashley chooses to dedicate her time and talents to Mindspring to eliminate stigma and to ensure that mental health education, support, and advocacy are priorities in our community.

Teresa Bomhoff

Board Member

Teresa is a retired federal employee from USDA Rural Development. Teresa is a member of Advocacy & Outreach and Fundraising committees, newsletter editor, gives presentations, Mental Health First Aid instructor. Teresa wants everyone to know that, Mental illness is a medical illness and deserves the same attention and respect of physical illnesses. It is essential no one feels isolated. Mindspring is a safe place - compassionate, concerned and non-judgmental.

Ian Fitzsimmons

Board Member

Ian is a personal banker at West Bank and has worked in the banking/finance industry for the past three years. He serves as a member of the Mindspring finance committee in addition to the board. Ian joined Mindspring to help lessen the stigma of mental illness and provide resources to those affected.

Brock Milligan

Board Member

Brock is an Account Executive at Palmer Group where he specializes in helping companies attract, hire, and retain sales and marketing professionals. He serves as a member of Mindspring’s education and advocacy committees and uses his natural network to help with fundraising. Brock is very passionate and proactive when it comes to one’s mental health after ignoring his personal battles with depression and anxiety by self-medicating with alcohol from the ages of 13-32. He has a unique ability to connect and relate to people who are battling their own demons, and proudly shares his story in his quest to inspire others and eliminate stigmas associated with mental health and substance abuse.

Mitch Smith

Board Member

Mitch Smith is the Director of Partnership Development for eFuneral Solutions, LLC. Prior to joining eFuneral, Mitch spent a decade in financial services and marketing. He has a Bachelor’s degree in marketing from Iowa State University and an MBA from Bellevue University. He brings technology, marketing, sales, and event coordination acumen to the position. Mindspring has been such a large part of Mitch’s family journey of understanding mental health. His goal is to ensure that individuals and families seeking assistance know they have found a home with Mindspring. The resources were invaluable and when he had the opportunity, he knew it was his time to serve this organization. Mitch looks forward to helping spread the education tools, raising funds and further driving the organization's mission.

Jessica Haggerty 

Board Member

Jessica Haggerty is an Occupational Therapist where she works on providing OT services to individuals to assist them in gaining greater independence in their daily lives. Jessica has over eight years of hands-on experience working with children and adults who live with mental and physical disabilities and joined Mindspring to work towards ending the stigma surrounding mental illness. In order to provide education, advocacy, and awareness throughout the community, she serves as a member on the fundraising and education committee. Overall, Jessica hopes to assist in making resources readily available to all those who are in need of them.

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