Greater Mankato Area United Way is governed by leaders from the community who make up our Board of Directors. These volunteers determine policy and oversee financial and management decisions to ensure our organization operates with the highest standards of integrity.

About Greater Mankato Area United Way: 

Greater Mankato Area United Way is a local nonprofit working to keep the region balanced through basic needs, health and education. Greater Mankato Area United Way serves more than 65,000 people annually throughout Blue Earth, Le Sueur, Nicollet and Waseca counties. In 2025, United Way will support 65 essential regional programs as well as initiatives focusing on literacy, suicide prevention, youth mental health, substance use disorder advocacy and other important topics.

2025 Board of Directors

Officers

Chris Austin, Taylor Corporation - Board Chair

Matthew Atwood, Atwood Companies - Board Vice Chair

Tonya Hobbie, Bolton & Menk - 2026 Campaign Chair

Jessica Blais, APX Construction Group - Community Impact Chair

Wendy Keenan, Abdo - Finance Chair

Maria Brown, Exclusively Diamonds - Past Campaign Chair

Board Members