FAN Foundation Board of Directors

Brooke is VP Treasury Management Officer at Columbia State Bank, bringing versatile experience in education, sales, and banking. She is a graduate from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Previously she taught Mathematics in a public high school setting for 6 years. Brooke is passionate about education. As a former high school teacher, she understand the benefit the Family Access Network provides to students, breaking down the barriers to ensure that children have a good education.

Shannon Hinderberger's growing career over the past ten years has included working within many facets of media, marketing and fundraising, stemming from the Mid West and blossoming in Central Oregon. Shannon is a graduate of the University of Nebraska and experience in supporting non-profits such as the Nebraska Food Bank and the United Way of Deschutes County. She is currently the marketing coordinator for Bend Memorial Clinic coordinating various health marketing projects and events. Shannon feels very passionate about the work conducted through the Family Access Network. "When I was a child, my parents utilized the services of an organization similar to FAN for clothing and other needs. It's a privilege to help an organization like FAN in my community."

Maura Bledsoe was raised in the Northwest and has lived in Bend for six years. She enjoys spending time with her husband and four children. When not being the families' taxi driver, Maura enjoys cooking, skiing, running, golfing and playing soccer. She has spent many years supporting both local and national charities. The Family Access Network is the first board position Maura has taken. She wanted to wait to find an organization that was meaningful to her and FAN is the perfect fit. "I had a friend who was a FAN advocate, so I found out first-hand how many families are being helped through FAN. It is overwhelming but exciting to think that these families are getting help and possibly a second chance. I feel so lucky to be a part of such a wonderful organization."

Libby Hervey moved to Central Oregon in 1983 and is a proud graduate of Bend High. She has enjoyed working for AmeriTitle for 14 years and personally spearheading many of the company’s community out-reach events. Known as a kid at heart, Libby takes the opportunity to give back very seriously. Raised by parents who were teachers and coaches she feels the responsibility to continue their work by helping kids and parents succeed. “I love working for FAN because the organization is about The Family and 100% of the money raised stays local”, she says. In her spare time Libby plays guitar, sails in the summer, and watches as much football as her husband of 18 years will tolerate.