President
Ken Israel, Clinical Psychologist, Co-Owner, Ames Counseling and Psychological Services, Ames, Iowa. Ken has been a practicing psychologist in Tennessee and Iowa for 18 years. He serves as Volunteer Support Group leader at Mary Greeley Medical Center and is active on the church council and various committees at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church.

Treasurer
Jeanne Maharry, Retired Manager and Loan Officer, US Bank, Ames, Iowa. Since her retirement, Jeanne has been busy helping to care for her granddaughter who has Down's Syndrome. She is a United Way Volunteer, the Co-Chair of the Bail and Jail Cancer Drive, a participant in the Ames Mentoring Program, and the President of the Campustown Chamber of Commerce. She is also a Sunday School Teacher and serves on various church boards.

Secretary
Mary Ellen Wishart, Retired Academic Adviser, Department of Health and Human Services, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. Mary Ellen worked for Iowa State University for 23 years helping students with the planning of their college program and connecting them with career opportunities during college and after their graduation. She also has experience in the field of journalism, writing for the Iowa State Extension Service and a number of volunteer organizations. Mary Ellen supported the Friendship Ark Homes Grant Writing Committee as a volunteer prior to her Board term. Additionally, she has been the Chair of the Feasibility Study for the renovation of St. Thomas Aquinas Church and Student Center, an Adviser to Delta Delta Delta collegiate chapter and the President of the Ames Area Alumnae of Delta Delta Delta, Adviser to St. Thomas college student organization, Secretary of the city-wide PTA, has served on the Board of the Ames Foreign Language Association and has been a 4-H leader. Mary Ellen is also an accompanist for St. Thomas Aquinas Church.

Member
Candace Albaugh, Special Education Teacher, Ames High School, Ames, Iowa. Candy has been teaching special education for 37 years, the last 11 of those at Ames High School. Additionally, she spent two years teaching at the Woodward State Hospital School and has worked as a learning strategist for ISU Student Athlete Services. Ms. Albaugh lives in Ames, and has served on numerous church boards and committees.

Member
Rich Fellingham joined the Board in July 2009. Rich has been involved in radio as News Director for over 29 years. His latest position was as President and CEO of Special Olympics Iowa. He now works part time in radio, announcing ISU Women’s basketball games. Rich has been very involved in his church and on boards of many community organizations and schools. He lives in Ames with his wife.

Member
Tom Flack joined the Board in June 2009. Tom lives in Ames and has been a pharmacist for many years, working at Fastco Drug and Medicap Pharmacy in Ames. Most recently, he has worked as relief pharmacist throughout Iowa. Tom has served on the board at Youth and Shelter Services, Heartland Foundation, and ACTORS. He has volunteered at many organizations, such as Mary Greeley Medical Center and Sawyer School.

Member
Chuck Fox, Vice President, Demonstratives, Inc., Ames, Iowa. After graduating from Iowa State University, Chuck was a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Michigan. He and his wife Sharon returned to Ames in 1995 when he joined Engineering Animation, Inc. to work as a Project Manager and then Director of Production. He is currently Vice President in charge of life sciences visualization at Demonstratives, Inc., an Ames company that creates animation for the courtroom. Chuck is a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 2230 (St. Cecilia Parish). He served the council as Grand Knight in 2003-2004. Chuck serves as a catechist on the RCIA team at St. Cecilia Parish, and he and his wife Sharon are a FOCCUS couple assisting couples preparing for marriage in their parish.

Member
Kori Heuss, Heuss Printing, Inc., Ames, Iowa. Kori started employment with Heuss Printing, Inc. in 2005. Prior to that she worked for the Ames Chamber of Commerce from 2000-2005. Kori was involved with the FACES Festival from 2002-2004 and chaired the Festival during 2003-2004. She served on the boards of Worldly Goods from 2001-2005 (chair in 2005) and Heartland Senior Services in 2005. Kori also served on the VEISHA Advisory Council from 1999-2004 and worked with the Ames ISU Task Force "Breaking Down the Barriers" from 2000-2004.

Member
George Klotzbach, Self-Employed, Small Business Accountant - Tax Preparer - Farm Manager, Ames, Iowa. George has experience as a bank examiner and auditor. He lives in Ames and has served in various positions on boards for Bethesda Lutheran Church, Izaak Walton League and the Story County Volunteer Center.

Member
John Russell, President, Bankers Trust, Ames, Iowa. John joined the Board of Directors in January 2010. He has worked in the banking service for over 18 years, all in Ames. He is active in his church, with Ames schools and Foundation, and the Rotary Club. John has served on many boards including AEDC, CCJ, the Iowa Games, Ames Chamber of Commerce, and Richmond Center, just to name a few. In 2009, John completed his term as Campaign Chair for United Way in Story County.

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Executive Director
Mary Beth Oostenbrug, Ames, Iowa. Mary Beth began work as Executive Director of Friendship Ark Homes on September 27, 2004. Prior to joining Friendship Ark Homes, Mary Beth had seven years experience in social services and six years in Human Resources. She is a Stephen Ministry Leader and Lay Minister.