BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Industry professionals dedicated to our cause.
Pat Gearhart
President at Simmons Bank, Pat has been a Rainbows’ board member since 2005. He’s a fan of Rainbows because of the agency’s unwavering and singular
Steve Cox
Former President of Cox Machine Inc. and past Rainbows’ Board Chair, Steve joined the board in 2004. He is currently an executive committee member and
Cynthia Cross
Rainbows welcomed Cynthia Cross to our Board of Directors in 2022. Cynthia is Director of Sales for Cox Business where she has worked since 2007.
Kim Dinkel
Kim joined Rainbows’ Board of Directors in 2024. She serves on the Advocacy and Fundraising committees. A community volunteer, Kim has experience with several local
Lisa Farris
As a faithful community volunteer, Lisa is a fan because Rainbows gives children with special needs the opportunity to thrive and parents the tools to
Stephanie Galichia
Stephanie Galichia has been a community volunteer with Rainbows since 2004. Stephanie became involved with Rainbows when her sister received services. Now a member of the Board
Julie Gentile
Julie joined the Rainbows’ Board of Directors in 2018. “Julie’s dedication to family and her commitment to making a difference in the community make her
Doug Hayes
Joining the Board of Directors in 2023, Doug has a long history of support to the children of Rainbows as a member of the Operations
Janeen Hughes
Janeen with Midwest Trust and former Rainbows Board Chair, keeps busy helping others every day. A return to the Rainbows’ Board of Directors in 2014,
Gail Johnson
Eager to join the Finance Committee and lend his skills, Gail Johnson comes to the Rainbows’ Board of Directors as Senior Commercial Relationship Manger at
Pete McKernan
Pete McKernan joined the Rainbows Board of Directors in 2013. His passion and support for Rainbows’ programs and services grew out of his own personal experience. His
Chuck Passannante
Rainbows welcomed Chuck Passannante, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Textron Aviation to the Board of Directors in 2020. Chuck has more than 30
Adam Pogue
Vice President of Defense and Space Operations for Spirit AeroSystems, Adam brings over 30 years of leadership, operations, human resources, business development and manufacturing services
Katie Porter
Joining the Board of Directors in 2023, Katie brings her cross-functional experience and business acumen to the team of volunteer professionals guiding Rainbows. A Data
Gary Proffitt
Retired from INTRUST Bank N.A., Gary Proffitt joined Rainbows’ Board of Directors in January of 2010. He has served as Chair of the Human Resources
Hale Ritchie
Hale has been a long-time supporter of Rainbows and stepped in as Restructuring Officer in August 2009. His leadership led the agency to refocus on
Jim Walters
Jim has been a part of Rainbows for many years, joining the Board of Directors in 2016. “I am pleased and honored to serve in
Claudia Yaujar-Amaro
Rainbows welcomed Claudia Yaujar-Amaro to the Board of Directors in 2022. Claudia owns AB&C Bilingual Resources, LLC, a company focused on multicultural and bilingual marketing.