Board of Directors

Biography

Jason grew up in the Des Moines area and has lived here since 2000 when he joined Nationwide Insurance.  He has been on the CFUM Board for 7 years, and has been the Board Chair for 2023 – 2024.  Jason and his wife Annette live in Ankeny with their son Jacob (18) and daughter Gracyn (15).

Fun Fact

Having two active children, Jason has coached 9 different sports over the years.

My WHY!

Nationwide has been a long time supporter of CFUM, and I first got introduced to CFUM through the United Way ELI group.  I have a passion for kids and education, so serving on the CFUM board gave me a good opportunity for our family to get involved in giving back to the community.

Biography

Heather Coulter has served on the CFUM Board and Financial Committee since 2022. With a background in finance and risk management, she has worked at Bankers Trust since 2015, where she currently leads a team of Risk and Financial Intelligence professionals.

Fun Fact

I was a member of the University of Iowa Gymnastics team, GO HAWKS!

My WHY!

I chose to serve on the CFUM Board as it allows me to combine my education with my passions for the community, education, and children.

Biography

Kam Middlebrooks is a passionate advocate for civil rights and social change, beginning his career as a youth representative on the NAACP National Board of Directors in 2008. After founding Equalizer Management Inc. and supporting small businesses and nonprofits, Kam served as Director of Community Impact for the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines. Currently, he serves as Iowa State Organizer for the REFORM Alliance, focusing on reforming probation, parole, and supervised release systems.

Fun Fact

At 24, I became the youngest Regional Field Director of the NAACP, organizing a voter registration campaign that registered over 15,000 people of color across the Midwest and advocating for felons’ voting rights restoration in Iowa.

My WHY!

I chose to serve on the CFUM board because serving and preparing our young people to be the future leaders we need them to be is of vital importance. It is paramount that we give them every opportunity to succeed so they can build strong families and stronger communities!

Biography

Dr. Gillespie has worked in the School of Education at Drake since 1996, where she started as an Assistant Professor teaching Human Development and Early Childhood Education. She was promoted to Associate Dean in 2013. She now serves undergraduate and graduate students earning degrees in education and oversees assessment and accreditation in the School of Education.

Fun Fact

Catherine earned a 2^nd Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo, but hasn’t participated in martial arts since the pandemic.

My WHY!

I want the students who are served by CFUM to be well served in all areas including their physical, emotional, and intellectual well being.

Biography

Mark has been in the financial services industry for over 23, with the last 20 years with Wells Fargo where he is currently the Senior Vice President of Small and Business Banking. He earned his undergraduate degree from Iowa State University and his post-graduate degree from Pacific Coast Banking School at the Foster School of Business at the University of Washington. Mark has served on the board of CFUM since 2019.

Fun Fact

Mark’s career began in the hospitality industry in Savannah, Georgia, before transitioning to the financial services industry 3 years later.

My WHY!

I am passionate around early childhood development and giving our youth the support they need to succeed in life.

Biography

Logan grew up in Sterling, Illinois and has lived in the Des Moines Metro since 2014. He has worked in the government relations field since graduating from Drake University Law School in 2017. Logan has served on the Governance Committee since joining CFUM in 2022.

Fun Fact

Logan stands at a height of 6’4 and is the shortest male in his family.

My WHY!

I have a passion for fighting against food insecurity. I also believe that having access to quality mentors and education, especially from an early age, is one of the great equalizer in life and can lead to success.