OUR BOARD:
The Center is honored to have such a strong and supportive Board of Directors.
Chris Dock - President
I have over 30 years of experience in finance, investment advisory, technology, and human resources consulting. I have been self-employed for the last 20 years, working with both individuals and corporations on their investment strategies and implementation. I have a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Saint Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota with a double major in Mathematics and Economics. Most people know Saint Olaf best as the fictional hometown of Betty White’s character on Golden Girls.
I first became involved with the Senior Center through a legacy donation from a former client of our firm’s estate planning practice. I then became a member of the Center’s Legacy Giving Committee and the Building Committee for the future home of the Center.
In my personal life, I have always had a deep commitment to caring for the senior members of my family. I realize that there are many seniors who do not have family members that are able to be there for them, whether that is due to geography, finances, or lack of contact. We are so fortunate to have the Center here to provide services to our community – social, educational, transportation, nutritional, and providing a sense of belonging to its members. I am honored to be a part of those efforts.
I have over 30 years of experience in finance, investment advisory, technology, and human resources consulting. I have been self-employed for the last 20 years, working with both individuals and corporations on their investment strategies and implementation. I have a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Saint Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota with a double major in Mathematics and Economics. Most people know Saint Olaf best as the fictional hometown of Betty White’s character on Golden Girls.
I first became involved with the Senior Center through a legacy donation from a former client of our firm’s estate planning practice. I then became a member of the Center’s Legacy Giving Committee and the Building Committee for the future home of the Center.
In my personal life, I have always had a deep commitment to caring for the senior members of my family. I realize that there are many seniors who do not have family members that are able to be there for them, whether that is due to geography, finances, or lack of contact. We are so fortunate to have the Center here to provide services to our community – social, educational, transportation, nutritional, and providing a sense of belonging to its members. I am honored to be a part of those efforts.
Sheri Kovar - Vice President
Sheri has a strong background in geriatric care and has been working at the Payson Care Center and Compassus for a combined 11 years. Sheri has been reaching out to seniors, especially those at risk, through various projects including putting together meals on wheels bags and donating cakes for various celebrations, and provides a wealth of resources for geriatric care and help to at-risk seniors. Sheri also has board experience on the Northern Arizona Gerontology Board in Flagstaff and on the Tonto Basin School Board. She is an active fundraiser, community event organizer, Chamber of Commerce Ambassador and budget manager. She would like to use her vast experience and knowledge to help reach out to more seniors who are at risk at home.
Sheri has a strong background in geriatric care and has been working at the Payson Care Center and Compassus for a combined 11 years. Sheri has been reaching out to seniors, especially those at risk, through various projects including putting together meals on wheels bags and donating cakes for various celebrations, and provides a wealth of resources for geriatric care and help to at-risk seniors. Sheri also has board experience on the Northern Arizona Gerontology Board in Flagstaff and on the Tonto Basin School Board. She is an active fundraiser, community event organizer, Chamber of Commerce Ambassador and budget manager. She would like to use her vast experience and knowledge to help reach out to more seniors who are at risk at home.
Tom Hatch - Treasurer
Tom is motivated to make a positive impact by participating in meaningful causes and caring for the elderly. Tom wants to help make Payson a safe and happy place for seniors to live. Tom has been involved with the Senior Center as a Meals on Wheels volunteer and has helped with setup and take-down for various events at the Center. Tom has been involved as a leader within his church as well as with the Scouts. Tom wants to be a voice for the membership of the Senior Center and wants to help in any way he can to provide the resources need for social and physical well-being of our community’s seniors.
Tom is motivated to make a positive impact by participating in meaningful causes and caring for the elderly. Tom wants to help make Payson a safe and happy place for seniors to live. Tom has been involved with the Senior Center as a Meals on Wheels volunteer and has helped with setup and take-down for various events at the Center. Tom has been involved as a leader within his church as well as with the Scouts. Tom wants to be a voice for the membership of the Senior Center and wants to help in any way he can to provide the resources need for social and physical well-being of our community’s seniors.
Diana Young - Secretary
Diana is retired and has worked with the Payson Senior Center for about 2 ½ years. She currently works with the Meals on Wheels program and volunteered in various areas prior to that. Diana is motivated to make a difference for the members of the Senior Center. Diana has worked with seniors and special needs adults since 1999 and has previously been an activities director in other senior centers. Diana wants to join the Board in order to help make the decisions that will help the members of the Senior Center, and to build on the mission of guiding seniors to be self-sufficient and build their dignity.
Diana is retired and has worked with the Payson Senior Center for about 2 ½ years. She currently works with the Meals on Wheels program and volunteered in various areas prior to that. Diana is motivated to make a difference for the members of the Senior Center. Diana has worked with seniors and special needs adults since 1999 and has previously been an activities director in other senior centers. Diana wants to join the Board in order to help make the decisions that will help the members of the Senior Center, and to build on the mission of guiding seniors to be self-sufficient and build their dignity.
Connie Jewell
I retired as an educator in 2002 after thirty-five years of teaching in grades K-3. I moved to Payson from Silver City, NM 2002 and began volunteering at PSC's Thrift Store in 2002. I was voted on to the Board in 2004. Connie brings wisdom and history to our organization. She is a blessing to those that know her.
"The Payson Senior Center provides a variety of necessary programs for all seniors. I am proud to be a part of the group that has helped to keep the programs available for everyone", Connie explained... and we are proud to have her!
I retired as an educator in 2002 after thirty-five years of teaching in grades K-3. I moved to Payson from Silver City, NM 2002 and began volunteering at PSC's Thrift Store in 2002. I was voted on to the Board in 2004. Connie brings wisdom and history to our organization. She is a blessing to those that know her.
"The Payson Senior Center provides a variety of necessary programs for all seniors. I am proud to be a part of the group that has helped to keep the programs available for everyone", Connie explained... and we are proud to have her!
Karen Clontz
Karen is retired from her career in office management but definitely not ready to begin a life of leisure. In the past, before moving to Payson, she has served on other Board of Directors and when her children were young, she participated on the school board. She has been a faithful volunteer with our center for the past 4 years. Leads our Seniors in Exercise classes weekly and continues to volunteer at Trinkets & Treasures. Karen believes being physical keeps you young! She is Treasurer of the Handcrafter Club that holds two Craft events each year to help raise funds for the center.
Karen is retired from her career in office management but definitely not ready to begin a life of leisure. In the past, before moving to Payson, she has served on other Board of Directors and when her children were young, she participated on the school board. She has been a faithful volunteer with our center for the past 4 years. Leads our Seniors in Exercise classes weekly and continues to volunteer at Trinkets & Treasures. Karen believes being physical keeps you young! She is Treasurer of the Handcrafter Club that holds two Craft events each year to help raise funds for the center.
Bobbe Exe
Bobbe is a tremendous advocate for the seniors in our community. She has a passion for our homebound seniors and our mission to assist senior citizens in achieving and maintaining self-sufficiency with dignity and to offer choices of appropriate care by providing a wide range of community and home-based services. Bobbe is working at Avista Senior Living, formerly known as Powell Place, as the Community Sales Director. She has been there 7 years. She has sponsored many events at our Center such as New Members luncheon, Meals on Wheels bags, Ice Cream Socials and Hot Cocoa parties. She is a leader in the Forget Me Not Support Group, has been a Chamber Ambassador and worked with MHA for many years planning the Women's Wellness Community Health Fair. She shares her knowledge of community resources for the low-income population and has great organizational skills. "I am certain serving my seniors has been my calling and I am grateful to be part of the Payson Senior Center Mission."
Bobbe is a tremendous advocate for the seniors in our community. She has a passion for our homebound seniors and our mission to assist senior citizens in achieving and maintaining self-sufficiency with dignity and to offer choices of appropriate care by providing a wide range of community and home-based services. Bobbe is working at Avista Senior Living, formerly known as Powell Place, as the Community Sales Director. She has been there 7 years. She has sponsored many events at our Center such as New Members luncheon, Meals on Wheels bags, Ice Cream Socials and Hot Cocoa parties. She is a leader in the Forget Me Not Support Group, has been a Chamber Ambassador and worked with MHA for many years planning the Women's Wellness Community Health Fair. She shares her knowledge of community resources for the low-income population and has great organizational skills. "I am certain serving my seniors has been my calling and I am grateful to be part of the Payson Senior Center Mission."
Robert Walsh
Robert has been a faithful volunteer as a Meals on Wheels driver for the past 3 years. He plans to continue serving and accomplishing the goal of assisting seniors in achieving and maintaining self-sufficiency with dignity. He has past experience as a crew leader on multiple build projects with Habitat for Humanity in Des Moines, Iowa. Robert also helped to procure millions of dollars in donated goods for the Habitat Restore there. He's a "people person" and loves our community. He's excited to use his skills to help our new building goal become a reality. We are pleased he chose the Senior Center to devote his time and talents to.
Robert has been a faithful volunteer as a Meals on Wheels driver for the past 3 years. He plans to continue serving and accomplishing the goal of assisting seniors in achieving and maintaining self-sufficiency with dignity. He has past experience as a crew leader on multiple build projects with Habitat for Humanity in Des Moines, Iowa. Robert also helped to procure millions of dollars in donated goods for the Habitat Restore there. He's a "people person" and loves our community. He's excited to use his skills to help our new building goal become a reality. We are pleased he chose the Senior Center to devote his time and talents to.