Board Member Update

Families Together is bidding farewell to some of our Board members, which is always bittersweet. We say goodbye to members who have been with us through years of challenge, growth, and inspiring change. But we also get to welcome a new Board member who is sure to bring new ideas, passion, and talent to our organization.

Katie Kingsbery has been with Families Together since February 2014 as a representative of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and in more recent years as an at-large Board member. Throughout the years, Katie provided invaluable leadership, perspective, and guidance through her service on the Board and on several committees. A fact which we are grateful for is that while Katie leaves the Board, she has kindly agreed to continue serving on her committees. Having former Board members on committees helps ensure continuity and institutional knowledge so we’re fortunate not to have to say goodbye yet.

Doug Strom joined the Families Together Board in August of 2018 and became our Treasurer in October of that year – a position he held until December 2021. Doug served during a period of incredible growth at Families Together. His expertise, leadership and diligence have been enormously impactful and are much appreciated by all of us at FT. We look forward to staying in touch as Doug embarks on exciting new ventures.

Thank you so much, Katie and Doug, for your time, talent, and treasure. Your stalwart service and dedication have yielded amazing improvements in what Families Together does and how we operate.

We are now thrilled to welcome our newest Board Member, Michael Fagan. He joins us as the representative of St. Philip Lutheran Church, replacing Kathy Blum who has graciously agreed to remain on the Board for a period of transition. Mike is President and CEO of Attindas, an international company that produces adult and baby diapers. He brings a unique perspective as a church leader and a business executive to our organization. Mike is married to Catalina, who shares his passion for our mission, and has four children.

Welcome, Michael. We are excited to have you on board!