Glen’s Board.

We are honored to serve and are leading with our whole heart.

Janet McCarthy

Founder & President

Every not for profit is started with a personal story. And our story is about Janet's brother, Glen. Glen tragically lost his life in June 2022 as one of 2000 cyclists participating in a charity bicycle ride to support AIDS. Janet's passion and drive to be the founder of Glen's Friends has come from his passing and their beautiful loving relationship.

Janet has spent her professional career in the Senior Housing Industry as a leader in Business Development and Marketing. Along with owning and operating several brick/mortar Retail businesses. Her ability to lead a team and build a business has been at the root of her career. Her commitment to do good for others through the actions of Glen's amazing life, along with Glen's Friend's Mission Statement is at the forefront of all we will do.

Kevin Allender

Board Member

Kevin knew he wanted to be a part of Glen's Friends after learning about this amazing cause that connects and support the community.

Kevin has over 15 yers of non-profit management and fundraising with local and national charities. He has a BA from Anderson University, a Master of Divinity from Anderson School of Theology and is an ordained Pastor.

Being a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and raising a diverse family, Kevin personally has a pulse on the needs of the community. From his personal experiences Kevin knows how important it is to have a safe place to be who you are and want to be. Everyone deserves love and through Glen's Friends we can share that love with more people in our community.

Diane Corbett

Secretary

Diane and Glen met in first grade. If they weren’t competing for chair positions in the clarinet section of the band, they were chasing each other around the playground and in the process became lifelong friends. Diane has treasured Glen’s friendship and the memories that they shared.

Her goal as a board member of Glen’s Friends is to combine her accomplished legal talents with her deep passion to share Glen’s story. Her hope is that others will benefit from the enduring love Glen showed all of his friends throughout his lifetime. Diane has developed an established professional career in the affordable housing and community development legal arena for over 30 years.

She is a successful attorney with Applegate & Thorne-Thomsen, P.C.

Juliet Kopulos

Board Member

Juliet and Janet have been friends for over 15 years and she loved getting to know Janet's brother, Glen. Glen was always welcoming, warm, and full of light and love and he extended that to everyone he met.

Juliet felt called to be a part of Glen's Friends out of her love of Janet and Glen and in honor of her late Uncle John and Uncle Kent. She knows that there is a need for support for the local LGBTQIA+ community and is proud to be a part of an organization whose mission is love.

Juliet spent 18 years in the pharmaceutical industry and held roles in engineering, program management, and marketing. She left those roles to become a caregiver to her mother and a stay-at-home mother to her son. She holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA, both from Northwestern University.

Heidi Wolter

Treasurer

Heidi and Glen met their first day of classes at Augustana College. They became Biology lab partners and life-long friends. She went on to receive a BA in Accounting and Business Administration as well as her CPA certification. Heidi brings career-long experience in healthcare and non-profits, both in the public accounting and private sectors, to her role as Treasurer for Glen's Friends.

She retired after 23 years as SVP Corporate Operations for the American Heart Association - Midwest Region, in September 2022. At AHA, Heidi was responsible for business technology, facility, finance, legal, and risk management matters for a 13-state region. She plans on using her expertise to help bring Glen's Friends to life and to ensure its lasting impact and legacy.

Sam Stewart

Board Member

Sam is a graduate of Augustana College, where she met Glen and formed a lifelong friendship and deep bond. They shared a wanderlust life enjoying many adventures together. Including backpacking through Europe and an island getaway to Bora Bora.

Sam has worked in the commercial insurance industry for 35 years specializing in Religious and Non-Profit Organizations for the past 16 years as the Assistant VP at Risk Placement Services.

She brings her business experience with attention to details and management skills to the board.

Sam hopes to honor Glen by helping to spread his message of love and acceptance for the LGBTQIA+ community.

Leslie Bottcher

Board Member

Leslie brings over 30 years of non profit experience, focusing on supporting and uplifting marginalized communities. She is a proud graduate of Carthage College.

For 17 years she served as a Case Worker and Director of Therapy at Mount Saint Joseph.

As a Board Member, Leslie is committed to promoting acceptance within the community by fostering meaningful dialogue and conversations. Her goal is to build bridges, break down barriers and amplify the impact of Glen's Friends in serving those who need it most.

Inspired by the organization's dedication to LGBTQIA+ community support, Leslie is thrilled to extend her love for non profit work in this role.

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FOUNDERS

Glen’s Founders.

We are grateful for EVERY single dollar to assist in our development.

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Fabulous

Joan Coleman Lori Fellenzer Chris Frederick
Gregg & Verone Hauptly Melissa Hayes Jill Jackson Walter & Sandra Meyer Kathleen & Brian O'Connell
John & Norma Shilkus Ken Zoll

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Remarkable

Gordy & Suzanne Anderson Deanna Baker
Will & Marybeth Beiersdorf Lamar & Sally Brown Chalmer & Kathyryn Taylor

Tim Cornillie & Christine Hardy

Rita Hamann Susan & Rory Murtagh
Tom & Emily Goodwin Norie Knezetic & Katie Mehrtens Cheryl Kuba Michelle & Bea McCarthy Donna Murray Sarah Oaks Virginia Pace & Todd Wells Nancy Pasiuk Jana Seibt Sam Stewart The Vittore Family
Deborah Volpe Terri Voss Mary Whiteside
Michael Zoll & Richard Cole

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I Innovative

Anonymous Anonymous Gwendolyn Bennett
Chubb Charitable Foundation Peggy Gartin
The Hansen & Huel Families Barb Thill Marilynn Thill

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E Encourager

Eileen Fox Frontier Days, Inc The Kopulos Family

Stacy Wells & Rick Farrell Heidi & Fred Wolter

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N Nurterer

Schumacher Family Foundation

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D Dynamic

Diane & David Corbett

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S Sensational

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We thank you from the bottom of our heart.