Lisa Gleason, Executive Director
Lisa Gleason joined United Way of Reno County as the Director of Community Impact and Engagement in March, 2013. She has been a Hutchinson resident all her life and is devoted to creating opportunities for a better life for all in our community. Her job focus is on education, income and health because these are the building blocks for a good quality of life. She became the Executive Director in 2017. She works alongside United Way's Partner Agencies and community members to recruit the people and organizations from all across our community to bring the passion, expertise and resources needed to advance the common good and collectively create positive change in Reno County.
Phone: (620) 669-9329
Email: lgleason@unitedwayofrenocounty.org
Jennifer Clasen, Office Manager
Jennifer is the Office Manager for United Way of Reno County. She handles the day to day administrative duties of running an effective United Way office smoothly. You can count on her to take care of any questions that volunteers, agencies, businesses or the general public may have about United Way of Reno County. She can also assist you with many questions regarding United Way Partner Agencies.
Phone: (620) 669-9329 Email: jclasen@unitedwayofrenocounty.org
Melanie Block, Resource Development
Melanie Block manages resource development for the organization. Her primary responsibilities include expansion of the annual fundraising drive by developing relationships and matching donor interests with community impact programs. If you would like to learn more about running a fun and effective employee campaign at your office, please contact Melanie. Posting on social media and updating the local website are secondary responsibilities.
Phone: (620) 669-9329
Email: mblock@unitedwayofrenocounty.org
Starla Wells, Resource Development
Starla Wells manages resource development for the organization. Her primary responsibilities include expansion of the annual fundraising drive by developing relationships and matching donor interests with community impact programs. If you would like to learn more about running a fun and effective employee campaign at your office, please contact Starla.
Phone: (620) 669-9329
Email: swells@unitedwayofrenocounty.org
Denice Gilliland-Burbank, Community Impact
Denice Burbank leads community impact for United Way of Reno County. She brings individuals and organizations together to improve health, education, and income stability for Reno County residents.
Phone: (620) 669-9329
Email: dburbank@unitedwayofrenocounty.org
Rachel Pittman, VISTA for United Way of Reno County
Rachel oversees the work of Resilience Reno County, an initiative that brings awareness and education of ACE'S (Adverse Childhood Experiences) to the Hutchinson area.
Phone: (620) 669-9329
Email: rpittman@unitedwayofrenocounty.org
Amy Bretz, Care Coordinator for United Way of Reno County
Amy oversees the Rally Reno funds raised during COVID-19 pandemic. Using her background in social work, Amy encourages clients to use appropriate resources in our community enabling their future success. This work is funded by a grant through the Reno County Health Department via Kansas Department of Health.
Phone: (620) 669-9329
Email: abretz@unitedwayofrenocounty.org