Our Team
Jingled Elves Leadership
Donna Issenmann
Founder & President
Laura Donovan
Chief Operating Officer
Linda Sims
Treasurer
Jeanne Jones
Director
Maureen Beckwith
Secretary
Jingled Elves Committee
Front Row:Â Cindy Polke, Margy Sansone, Maureen Beckwith, Karen Biernesser, Linda Sims, Cara Martin, Ann Horton, Shirley Linton, Angela Abreu
Not Pictured:Â Patricia Aiken-O’Neill, Terrilynne Boling, Ari Caldwell, Karin Ciesla, Mary Ann Debes, Dottie Eveleigh, Barb Grube, Lynn Martin, Sherrie Meek, Colleen Murphy, Mackenzie Rickman, Niki Thompson, Tracy Ulmer, Suzanne Waylonis, Rebecca Yellen
Jingled Elves Committee Members
Sponsorships
Gayle Repetto
Grants
Jeanne Jones, Chair
Karen Biernesser
Karin Ciesla
Luan Dean
Karen Eilers
Kathy Kmietek
Marketing & Communications
Richelle Simmons
Ari Caldwell
Robin Galles
Grant Writing
Terrilynne Boling
Event Set-up & Registration
Diana Abbasy
Marje Duray
Meals
Maureen Beckwith
Cindy Polke
Collections
Sherrie Meek
Photographer & Videographer
Kathy Francke
Flash Mob Dance
Monika Bernard
Drawing
Mackenzie Rickman
T-Shirts
Cara Martin
Shop and Shares
Dottie Eveleigh
Cars and Coffee
Barb Grube
Happy HoursÂ
Dana Ragiel
Rebecca Yellen
Special Events
Ari Caldwell
Suzanne Waylonis
Community Events
Carole Beauregard
Ann Horton
Trolley Logistics
Amy Hill
Tracy Ulmer
Jingled Elves Spirit
Patricia Aiken-O’Neill
Jingled Gents
Angela Abreu
Shirley Linton
International Consultant
Mary Ann Debes
Gift Bags
Lynn Martin, Chair
Sue Reynen
Margy Sansone
Other
Bette Aymar
Colleen Murphy
Niki Thompson
Sponsorships
Gayle Repetto
Grants
Jeanne Jones, Chair
Karen Biernesser
Karin Ciesla
Luan Dean
Karen Eilers
Kathy Kmietek
Marketing & Communications
Richelle Simmons
Ari Caldwell
Robin Galles
Grant Writing
Terrilynne Boling
Event Set-up & Registration
Diana Abbasy
Marje Duray
Photographer & Videographer
Kathy Francke
Flash Mob Dance
Monika Bernard
Drawing
Mackenzie Rickman
T-Shirts
Cara Martin
Community Events
Carole Beauregard
Ann Horton
Shop and Shares
Dottie Eveleigh
Cars and Coffee
Barb Grube
Happy HoursÂ
Dana Ragiel
Rebecca Yellen
Special Events
Ari Caldwell
Suzanne Waylonis
Trolley Logistics
Amy Hill
Tracy Ulmer
Jingled Elves Spirit
Patricia Aiken-O’Neill
Jingled Gents
Angela Abreu
Shirley Linton
Meals
Maureen Beckwith
Cindy Polke
Collections
Sherrie Meek
International Consultant
Mary Ann Debes
Gift Bags
Lynn Martin, Chair
Sue Reynen
Margy Sansone
Other
Bette Aymar
Colleen Murphy
Niki Thompson
Donna Issenmann
Professional Background
Disney/ABC Television, 1980-1999
Sales Manager, Account Executive at various TV stations and national TV sales offices. Donna began as an account executive, promoted to sales management in 1984. Responsible for commercial time sales and sponsorships. In sales management responsible for a sales team and our supporting staff.
Prior to tenure with ABC, Donna worked in newspaper sales and sales management with Murdoch Publications.
Education
Arizona State University, 1973, Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance
Simmons College Graduate School of Management, 1998, Program for Developing Managers
Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities
Mortar Board
Various other campus organizations and university music presentations
Laura Donovan
Professional Background
Georgia Academy of Music, 2002 – 2012. Private and group violin instruction. Â
Pittsfield Community Music School, 1994 – 2001. Private and group violin instruction. Â
Freelance Violinist, 1992 – 2012. Performed throughout community in various orchestras, ensembles and events.
General Electric, 1990 – 1992. Power Systems and Plastics divisions: Human Resources Leadership. Various developmental positions. Â
Education
University of Hartford, Hartt School of Music, 1994, Bachelor of Arts, Violin Performance
University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Business, 1990, Masters of Arts, Labor and Industrial Relations
University of Wisconsin, Bachelor of Science Business, 1987, Risk Management, Personnel Administration
Linda Sims
Professional Background
Arthur Andersen, 1979-1991
Senior Audit Manager, Accounting and Audit Department.Â
The Sunflower Group, 1991-2004
Chief Financial Officer responsible for all financial and legal compliance.
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia, 1979, BSBA, Accounting.
CPA, 1979
Jeanne Jones
Professional Background
Babson Capital Mangement, 1982- 2007
Head Equity Trader and Managing Director
Massachusetts Financial Services, 1980-1982
Trading Clerk
New York Stock Exchange Institutional Advisory Board, 2002-2007
Education
State University of New York at Oswego, 1979, BS Education, Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Maureen Beckwith
Professional Background
Ferguson, 1989-2024
Controller, Operations manager, Regional Operations manger, Finance Business Partner
Education
Illinois State University, 1988, BS with Major in Finance and minor in Accounting, Graduated Cum Laude, Academic All American honorable mention for Softball
“The generosity of the Jingled Elves is transforming the lives of our After-school Tutoring students. By providing daily transportation home from the program, you are breaking down barriers so these students can access endless opportunities to make their futures infinitely more positive. We are beyond grateful to receive the support and look forward to spreading the cheer of the Jingled Elves all year long!”
~Emily Sumpmann, Senior Director of Philanthropy
