Executive Committee - The Executive Committee meets regularly to discuss and plan the foundation’s strategies and initiatives, review the annual budget, and make decisions regarding the foundation’s goals and general operations.

This five-member decision-making body is selected by the GEF Board of Directors and serves under the Board’s direction.  Each member chairs a specific fund or committee, as follows:

            Julie Kuhl – Fundraising & Publicity

            Stephanie Hamer – Capital Projects

            Jim Frydl – Scholarship/Professional Development

            Tom Evans – Creative Instructional Grants

Grants/Scholarships Committee – This committee reviews all grant and scholarship applications and presents awards based on merit.

Marketing and PR Committee - The Marketing Committee builds and monitors the foundation’s strategy as it relates to outreach, branding, messaging, informing, and reaching our target audiences.

Fundraising Committee - The Fundraising Committee plans the corporate and community components of the GEF fundraising activities and coordinates efforts throughout the county.

Needs Assessment Committee – The Needs Assessment Committee determines the needs of Greene County schools through various surveys and other resources.