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Who We Are

Our Board

2026-2027 Board of Trustees

The REF Board of Trustees are volunteers who raise funds and award grants to teachers, administrators, students and community leaders to enrich learning in our community. The Board meets monthly August through June.

Officers

  • Bob Wells
    Bob Wells

    Chairperson

  • Kristin Long
    Kristin Long

    Vice Chairperson

  • John Greko
    John Greko

    Treasurer

  • Elizabeth Rose
    Elizabeth Rose

    Secretary

  • Tim Breadon
    Tim Breadon

    Past Chairperson

Trustees

  • Erica Armstrong
    Erica Armstrong

    Trustee

  • Margaret Becker
    Margaret Becker

    Trustee

  • Lori Boss
    Lori Boss

    Trustee

  • John Collins
    John Collins

    Trustee

  • Jason Dykstra
    Jason Dykstra

    Trustee

  • Rick Folcik
    Rick Folcik

    Trustee

  • Jared Gauss
    Jared Gauss

    Trustee

  • Heidi Hall LaPlante
    Heidi Hall LaPlante

    Trustee

  • Matt Hoffman
    Matt Hoffman

    Trustee

  • Katia Littrell
    Katia Littrell

    Trustee

  • Erin Shupe
    Erin Shupe

    Trustee

  • Jessica Visser
    Jessica Visser

    Trustee

Ex-Officio Representatives

  • Mike Ramm

    Rockford Public Schools, Asst. Superintendent

  • Jarrod Folsom

    Rockford Public Schools Board of Education Representative

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Our purpose is to enrich education so every Rockford student can meet their full potential.

Every gift, big or small, helps provide innovative programs, essential resources, and opportunities for success.

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