Foundation welcomes Feldmann, Hemann

The Foundation for the Future of Delaware County is proud to introduce two new members of its advisory board. Bruce Hemann of Edgewood and Elizabeth Feldmann of Ryan have joined the Foundation in its mission to strengthen nonprofits and communities across the county. 

“While we will miss our two retiring board members, it is exciting to have Elizabeth and Bruce bring new ideas and energy to the board,” says Vicki Spellerberg, Foundation chair. “Both have been very active in their community, and we look forward to their input and contributions moving forward.” Volunteer leaders Tom McDonald and Jackie Johnson have stepped down from their Foundation roles. 

Business and service

Hemann is a district sales manager for Wyffels Hybrids, a family-owned seed corn company based in Geneseo, Ill. “I was inspired to join this board, because, for most of the past two decades, I have been involved in the city government of Edgewood, most recently as mayor, but spending most of that time on the council,” he says. “It was time to get away from that and try something new. When I heard that board member Jackie Johnson and Foundation Executive Director Amanda Diers were looking for someone, I decided it might be a great way to stay involved.”

Besides being involved in city government, Hemann has served as a volunteer firefighter, an ambulance driver, and a member of the Edgewood Board of Economic Development. “All these roles have shown me the importance of volunteerism and the need for funding sources for small town projects,” says Hemann. “I am most looking forward to hopefully being a part of keeping Delaware County and our towns vibrant, healthy, and a great place to live and raise a family!”

Hemann and his wife, Kely, are raising their three daughters (pictured at top) in Edgewood and currently devote much of their free time to watching their girls compete in sports. Hemann also enjoys traveling, cooking, reading and hunting.

Home-grown endowment-builder

Feldmann has been observing the Foundation’s work while raising five daughters with her husband, Wade, in Ryan. “After watching the great work this board has done over the past few years, I was excited to step into an open position,” she says. “I am grateful for the opportunity to make a difference as a board member while continuing to build strong connections across Delaware County!”

Feldmann is a leader for the Ryan Community Endowment, which partnered with the Foundation to build a $450,000 endowment and capture a $100,000 match from an anonymous donor along the way. She has supported that group with her skills in social media and event planning, and has also volunteered as a grant writer for other community groups.

In her free time, she enjoys creating picture books on Shutterfly, baking, grilling and cooking for her family. She spends lots of time cheering on her kids at their sporting events and activities.

The Foundation offers many opportunities to improve quality of life by addressing an array of local issues. To learn more about how you can establish a fund or make a gift that impacts your community, contact Diers at 563-880-3816.