MISSION
We provide creative solutions to nonprofits and small businesses in need.
We provide creative solutions to nonprofits and small businesses in need.
VISION
We envision a world where each of us regularly uses our God-given talents and resources to help others.
We envision a world where each of us regularly uses our God-given talents and resources to help others.
OUR VALUES
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Commitment
Dedicated to the betterment of our community |
Stewardship
Doing the right thing with the resources we are given |
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Compassion
Putting empathy into action |
Service
Placing others' needs before our own |
Stormcells is proud to partner with and support these great charities:
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AMANDA HOPPER, MLS
Executive Director Amanda received her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with a Minor in Philosophy. She loves to analyze life and overthink everything. After having her first child, she obtained her Master's Degree in Library and Information Science in 2005. During that time, she worked through a grant funded program to create course content and facilitate a content management system for an online professional development site. In 2008, she began working in the public library sector. She transitioned in 2018 from her full-time role as an Assistant Director in the public library to work on Stormcells full time. |
2020 Stormcells Board
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Gary Desmarais, PMP
Chair Gary graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Accounting. After quickly outgrowing independent audit at Price Waterhouse, he gravitated towards technology. After over 24 years with IBM, Gary has moved to consulting on Microsoft solutions. Outside of work, Gary loves to cook, golf, and take photos of family and friends. Gary has 2 biological sons and 1 spirtually adopted son, 2 daughers-in-law, and 2 grand-doggies. |
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Daniele (Terlau) Axtell
Treasurer Daniele is a native to Northern Kentucky. She graduated from St. Henry High School. After moving to Dallas for school, she met and married Steve in 1995. Daniele has two grown children, Taylor (22) and Madison (20) and currently lives in Covington. She is the office manager for a CPA firm, and runs a small non-profit focused on helping kids at Holmes High School. Daniele also volunteers on the steering committee with Regional Youth Leadership - a program of the NKY Chamber of Commerce. In her spare time, Daniele enjoys spending time with her husband, along with cooking and decorating. |
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Erik Simms
Public Relations Guy Erik graduated from Logan Chiropractic University in St. Louis in 2006 with a Doctorate of Chiropractic. After working for several years for other practices he decided to open his own in 2011. He moved to his current location in Union, KY in 2017. Outside of work Erik loves work out, read, cook, and experience different wine and bourbon tastings. He is working to one day get his sommelier level 1. He is married with 2 dogs and a cat. |
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Dr. Barb Zahler, Ed. D
Secretary Barbara is currently a faculty member at Thomas More University in the Education Department. She completed her Doctoral degree in Special Education at the University of Cincinnati with an emphasis on Language and Hearing Impaired. Her MA was completed at Ball State University in Early Childhood, and her undergraduate work was earned from the University of Bluffton in Elementary Education with a minor in music. Her teaching career expands kindergarten through graduate level education courses. In the field of teaching future teachers, Barbara finds herself drawn to Children’s Literature and those courses with an emphasis on the young child. Perhaps her ten grandchildren play into her being an advocate of early childhood. |
Stormcells Inaugural Board
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Bridget Striker
Bridget graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology from SUNY Brockport and a Master's Degree in Library/Information Science from the University of Kentucky. She has served as the Local History Coordinator for Boone County Public Library since 2005. Along with that position, Bridget wears many hats, including historic preservation, geneaology, and community engagement. She lives in Boone County with her family, and is very engaged with her church, school, and community. |
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Gary Desmarais, PMP
Gary graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Accounting. After quickly outgrowing independent audit at Price Waterhouse, he gravitated towards technology. After over 24 years with IBM, Gary has moved to consulting on Microsoft solutions. Outside of work, Gary loves to cook, golf, and take photos of family and friends. Gary has 2 biological sons and 1 spirtually adopted son, 2 daughers-in-law, and 2 grand-doggies. |
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Bill Smith
Bill is the Eastern US Research Manager for TriCal Superior Forage. He has lived in Boone County all his life, and is a highly respected member of the community. While he is busy traveling, he finds time to serve on numerous local boards and support community agencies. He and his wife, Jane are both graduates of University of Kentucky, and go to as many football and basketball games as possible! |
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Dr. Dorothy Miller, PhD
Dorothy (Dot) has worked more than forty years within public and private sectors as a teacher, professor, consultant, and administrator in higher education. She has three advanced degrees in English, Reading, and Educational Administration. Dot has been involved with Stormcells since its inception. She has been a key contributor into its theoretical foundation, research and design, organization and development, and program components. She currently serves on the Board of Directors and continues to be actively engaged in its daily operations. |