Volunteers from Grinnell and across Iowa provide valuable leadership to the Mayflower Community year after year. The board members work closely with the administration in the operation and outreach of the Mayflower.
Members of the Board of Trustees meet periodically to receive reports, review financial statements, establish policies, set direction for short and long range goals, and provide governance of the Mayflower mission.
Current Trustees include:
Jim Ramsey, MBA (President), Grinnell – Principal, Ramsey Weeks
Insurance. Prior to joining Ramsey-Weeks, Jim worked for a commercial real estate development company in Knoxville, Tennessee, as a financial analyst and assistant property manager. Jim graduated from Grinnell High School and then earned a BA from Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois, and master’s degrees from Duke University and the University of Tennessee.
Lisa Jepsen, PhD (Vice President), Hiawatha
Lisa is the newly named dean of the College of Business at UW-Eau Claire. Among Jepsen’s awards and honors are the 2023 UNI Regents Award for Faculty Excellence, the 2021 College of Business Above and Beyond Award and the 2014 National Academic Advising Association Outstanding Advising Award in the faculty academic advising category.
Jessica Dillon, CPWA (Secretary), Grinnell
Jessica is a Certified Private Wealth Advisor® with 20 years of investment management experience. She serves families by providing highly customized financial plans & investment advisory services and her CPWA® designation broadens her expertise into more complex planning areas such as tax planning, charitable strategies, and wealth transfer.
Jack Mutti, PhD (Treasurer), Grinnell
John “Jack” Mutti, Sidney Meyer Professor of International Economics, has a B.A. from Earlham College, and M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin. He teaches and does research on international economics and public finance.
Paige Carlson, CFA/CAIA, Lynnville
Paige holds the Chartered Financial Analyst and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst designations and has 17 years of investment management experience. Paige’s investment background and extensive nonprofit endowment experience uniquely position her to serve nonprofits and charitably inclined individuals.
PJ Mahaffey, Grinnell
P.J. Is the managing attorney of Mahaffey Law Office, P.C. in Montezuma, and Grinnell. P.J. Graduated from Montezuma High School received his B.A. in Political Science from Grinnell College, and has his J.D. from Drake University Law School. His most important accolade is being Richelle’s husband and father to their three children.
Dee Fairchild, Grinnell
Dee Fairchild was the Associate Professor of Physical Education-Emeritus, Chair of the Physical Education Department, and Director of Athletics at Grinnell College from 1986–2007. During this time, she coached women’s basketball, women’s field hockey, women’s tennis and started the Grinnell College women’s golf program which she also coached. She played an integral role in building the Charles C. Benson Bear athletic facilities, three soccer fields, the practice football field, and the softball complex. She was elected to serve four years as NCAA Division III management council and became the first woman in Iowa to head both women’s and men’s athletic programs at the college level. In 2014, Dee was inducted into the Grinnell College athletic hall of fame, which added to her hall of fame honors from Minnesota State University-Mankato and Vermont State University-Johnson. Dee received her undergraduate and master’s degrees from Minnesota State University-Mankato.
Bill McNally, JD, Grinnell
Bill is the General Manager of McNally Law Office PLC in Grinnell, Iowa. Bill holds a BA in Political Science from St. Ambrose University and JD from the University of Iowa College of Law.
Peter Marsho, Grinnell
Owner/Dentist Family Dentistry Grinnell. Native of Grinnell, graduating from GHS ‘08 and Grinnell College ‘12. Graduated from University of Iowa College of Dentistry ‘17. Married to Taylor Marsho, GHS ‘12. Blessed with two boys, Rory, and Archie. Enjoys golfing, traveling, and the Green Bay Packers.
Kellie McGriff, BSN, NHA (Executive Director and Ex-Officio without vote), New Sharon
Kellie serves on the Iowa Health Care Quality Partners (IHCQP) and is active with the Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA) as an advocate for legislative, reimbursement issues, and quality care for senior living. At Mayflower Homes, Inc., McGriff has led innovation initiatives around community life and well-being, technology transformation, business and finance policy and systems, health care systems, and employee wellness.
Rev. Phil Hart, M.Div. (Iowa Conference of the United Church of Christ Interim Minister, Ex-Officio with vote), Omaha
Phil’s education includes a degree in psychology and three master’s degrees (Master of Divinity, Master of Theology, Master of Communications). He has served in 9 Conferences across the United Church of Christ over the last 16 years.
Organized in 1986, the Foundation is responsible for “publicizing the work of the Mayflower, assisting the Board of Trustees in raising funds for current operations and endowments, investing funds in a prudent manner, and reporting on the status of monies held in trust for the Mayflower ministry.”
Those presently serving on the Foundation board are:
Rachel Bly, MPA, President, Grinnell
Mark Kolpin, Vice President, Grinnell
Jordan Esbrook, JD, Secretary, Grinnell
Amy Blanchard, Grinnell
Jennifer Cogley, Grinnell
Sue Kolbe, Grinnell
Bill Smith, Grinnell
Lance Veldboom, PhD, Grinnell
Daniel Rodriguez, Grinnell
Jill Petsel, Grinnell
Ed Senn, Washington, D.C.