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Heartland Community Foundation Welcomes New Board Member

HAYS, Kan.— The Heartland Community Foundation, dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals and communities in Ellis, Rooks, and Trego counties, is pleased to announce the appointment of Justine Benoit to its Advisory Board.

Justine serves as a Loan Officer at Mid-America Bank in Palco, where she is committed to supporting local families and businesses. Her dedication to community service is evident through her involvement in several leadership roles throughout the community. Justine, along with her husband Kyle, a fourth-generation farmer, resides in Damar. Together, they are raising their three children—Kambree (8), Karlyn (6), and Kyzer (3)—and are actively engaged in their community.

Justine looks forward to contributing her expertise and passion to further the foundation's mission of fostering positive change and supporting local initiatives. Her term begins Feb. 1, 2025.

In addition to welcoming Justine, the Heartland Community Foundation recognizes the ongoing contributions of its current Advisory Board members: President Josh Dreher, Hays; Past-President Kelli Hansen, Plainville; Secretary Katie Dorzweiler, Hays; Treasurer Jude Fox, Hays; Michael Baxter, Hays; Joslyn Brungardt, Hays; Sara Brown, WaKeeney; Joleen Fisher, Hays; Donna Hudson-Hamilton, Stockton; Kayla Hilbrink, Stockton; Trey Moeder, WaKeeney; Mari Tucker, Plainville; and Cristi Werth, WaKeeney. Board Emeritus include: Sandy Jacobs and Nikki Pfannenstiel of Hays; Hardy Howard of WaKeeney; and Kathy Ramsay of Plainville.

The Heartland Community Foundation is proud to have such dedicated individuals on its board and looks forward to the impactful contributions they will continue to make in the communities they serve.

For more information, please visit www.heartlandcommunityfoundation.org.

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