2025 Board of Trustees

The Community Foundation of Greater Rochester is served by volunteers chosen for their knowledge and leadership in the Greater Rochester community. The Board of Trustees is charged with assessing the needs in our community, overseeing our endowment, cultivating new donors, and make funding decisions.

Beth Talbert, Board Chair

(Oakland University Retiree)

Vern Pixley, Vice Chair

(Pixley Funeral Home)

Pat Catlin, Secretary/Treasurer

(CPT Capital)

Dawn Aubry, Trustee

(Oakland University)

Luke Fleer, Trustee

(Rochester Christian University)

Chad Rinke, Trustee

(Edward Jones)

Nick Russo, Trustee

(Rochester Community Schools)

Anita Saini, Trustee

(Tim Horton’s Rochester Hills)

Brandon Shaya, Trustee

(Tee Times & CJ Mahoney’s)

Susan Tisdel, Trustee

(E Speaker Series)

Maria Willett, Trustee

(City of Dearborn)

Jessica Zielke, Trustee

(Good Company Realty)

Office Staff

Johanna Allen, President

Community Foundation of Greater Rochester

Melody Huisjen, Marketing & Programming

Community Foundation of Greater Rochester

Tami Salisbury, Development Consultant

TLS Consulting & Fundraising, LLC

Johanna Allen, President

Community Foundation of Greater Rochester

Melody Huisjen, Marketing & Programming

Community Foundation of Greater Rochester

Tami Salisbury, Development Consultant

TLS Consulting & Fundraising, LLC

Ambassadors

Individuals who support the the Community Foundation’s Mission and provide volunteer service in its support are known as the Foundation’s Ambassadors. The Community Foundation welcomes anyone who is interested in serving our community.

Be A Part of Something Great!

The Community Foundation of Greater Rochester supports local organizations across Rochester Hills, Oakland Township and Rochester. Our grant recipients include green spaces, non-profit organizations, community outreach programs, and more.

 

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