Backcountry guide specific to: Whitewater Rafting, Backpacking, Rock-climbing and Canyoneering. Emphasis on working directly with historically underserved youth. Non-profit Administrator. Firefighter/EMT

“It’s the right thing to do”. It takes a village to raise a child. To survive in the mountains and to thrive in our small community collaboration is key. I feel blessed to be able to give back, to volunteer, to play a small part in the lives of the next generation.

Building Contractor, Retired Fire Chief

My desire to help kids in need.

I spent 15 years working in Christian Camping and youth development, 6 of that full-time. I have an AA in Criminal Justice and am taking business management classes through Boise State. I am currently the Inside Sales Manager for Franklin Building Supply and serve as the Chairman of our Employee Ownership Committee.

As a person who was raised entirely by the foster care system, I have a passion for people who have nowhere to go. For my age, I have an extensive background in youth development, facilities management, and non-profit governance. I am grateful for the opportunity to connect some of those dots and apply myself to such a valuable organization. I am at a stage in my life where I am finally ready to engage in advocacy for those who are growing up like I did.

Worked as a medical Social Worker for 20 years and switch careers to provide direction and advice on Health Insurance. My service in Social work was with mainly people who had Medicare and that is where I specialize.

Being on the board for the Shepherd's Home is a privilege to be associated with such a wonderful program and people. It gives me an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children who often face unique challenges and uncertainties. I hope to be able to use my experience as a social worker and as the director of a different non profit organization to provide any knowledge or insights to address the needs of foster kids and improving their overall well-being.

Business owner, plumber

Supporting the children of our community. My wife and I were house parents of the shepherds home for 5 years!

Assistant Principal-Meadows Valley, Middle School Math Teacher, Elementary Teacher, Firefighter/EMT-B, Dispatcher for Idaho State Communications.

I decided to join the board because I want to help ensure our youth have a safe and special place to go in a time of need. It is such a special place to our family and felt it was where I needed to be!

I joined Shepherd's Home as the Administrator in 2024 after working in the corporate world for several years. I had been looking for a new position that would allow me to serve others when this positioned opened up. Shepherd's Home is the perfect place to do so. I'm grateful for the opportunity to serve as the liaison between the houseparents, the Board, the volunteers, and the community. I don't have a job; I have a JOY!