Mark CockroftBoard President2010 - CurrentSteuben and Noble County Representative
My name is Mark Cockroft. I’m retired from the classroom after 32 years teaching at East Noble High School and currently serve as the internship coordinator at Impact Institute. I also work in the private sector as a partner and manager for Fort Wayne Storage. |
David FreyBoard Treasurer2010 - CurrentDeKalb County Representative
I am employed at Lake City Bank in Auburn, Indiana. I also live in Auburn and represent DeKalb County programs. Jaymi SullivanSecretary
2017 - CurrentAllen County Representative
I am employed at Ruoff Home Mortgage, LLC as a Senior Mortgage Loan Officer and serve Allen County. |
Kara ConradBoard Member2010 - CurrentSteuben County Representative
My name is Kara Conrad and I have been a Special Education teacher at Angola Middle School since 2005. I work with students who have learning disabilities, autism, mild cognitive disabilities, and more. I also provide homebound services to students who cannot attend school due to medical or behavioral needs. |
Tara CarlileBoard member2019 - Current
Kosciusko County Representative
My name is Tara Carlile, a wife and mother of three. I am active in the Warsaw Community serving as a CASA for Kosciusko County, volunteering at church and at Jefferson Elementary.
I have been involved in the Boomerang Backpack program for over six years helping pack and distribute over 450 backpacks in our community. This program is very near and dear to my heart. I had the honor of joining the board in 2019 to represent Kosciusko county. |
Kyrie HernandezpetersonExecutive DirectorKyrie Hernandezpeterson is a native of Kendallville, Indiana, and an East Noble High School graduate. During her time as a student at East Noble, one of her teachers, Mark Cockroft (current Board President), founded Boomerang Backpacks. Kyrie had the pleasure of serving the organization in those early days & continued to support this vital non-profit over the years by participating in the annual golf outing with her father Joe Hernandez Sr. As of October 1, 2021, she is excited to have taken on the role of Executive Director.
Kyrie graduated with honors from Trine University in 2013 and earned her Master’s degree from Trine in 2014. Her previous work roles include Claims Specialist with Drs. Roush & Will Optometrists and HIV Testing Coordinator with Positive Resource Connection. Kyrie has also been an Adjunct Professor in the Psychology Department at Indiana Tech since 2016. Currently, Kyrie resides on the Northwest side of Fort Wayne with her husband, Michael, their two children Niko and Myka, their Siberian Husky, Balboa, and cat, Saltalamacchia (Salty). In addition, Kyrie has four step-children (Shane (& wife Brittni), Luke, Hudson, & Taylor) and one grandson (Caspian). Outside of work, Kyrie enjoys reading, following baseball (Go Red Sox!), watching movies, going to concerts, and mostly spending time with her family. |
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