Board Members
Ray Foote
President
Ray Foote's biography reveals a journey marked by both professional success and personal tragedy. He relocated to Reno, Nevada, from Montana in 1979 at the age of 19 and began his career in the construction industry. In the same year, he joined the union and dedicated 15 years to labor and cement masonry work. At the age of 34, Foote established his own business, Unlimited Concrete, which thrived until the economic downturn of 2008. Undeterred by this setback, he founded RiverConcrete in 2012 and successfully managed it until 2022, when he decided to retire partially and began working as a consultant for Altman Homes.
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Tragically, Foote experienced the loss of his wife in December 2023. She had been a dedicated educator, spending 25 years at Hug High School before moving to the Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology (AACT) for the last five years of her career. Her compassionate nature was evident in her efforts to provide food for students and her initiative in starting a daycare for young girls at Hug High School. Inspired by her legacy, Foote felt compelled to give back to the community.
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Foote was introduced to Kimberly and was deeply impressed by her program. He recognized an opportunity to contribute more significantly to the community. With his extensive knowledge and experience, Foote aims to expand the reach of the Katie Grace Foundation to serve all of Washoe County and its surrounding areas. He also aspires to raise awareness of the foundation among business professionals in the region.
Logan Myers
Vice President
Logan has lived most of his life in Northern Nevada. He completed graduate school in 2017 at the University of Nevada, Reno with a PhD in Cellular and Molecular Biology. His research interests are in neurobiology and genetics, focusing on understanding the developmental mechanisms of neurodegenerative disease. Outside of science, he is the lead estimator for Rayco, a local drywall business in Reno, for 10 years.
Logan met Katie via their parents’ relationship and he did his best to take on a role as an older brother and role model for her. While his introduction to Katie and Kimberly happened while attending graduate school, nevertheless, they quickly became family and a source for inspiration. Katie was very open to making new friends and creating wonderful relationships with the people around her. She was as far as you can get from shy and Logan really appreciate how engaged she was with the world around her.
Logan finds it amazing to see the diversity of people that benefit from the resources that the KTGF organizes. He thinks it is incredible to see the organization doing its best to provide life changing opportunities as well as assistance with living needs for young children, adults, and elderly within the community. Logan looks forward to carrying out planned future events, creating donation processes, as well as opportunities that KTGF provides to the community.
Danyelle Myers
Co-Vice President
A Northern Nevada native, Danyelle works as an OB/Gyn in Carson City. Katie and Kimberly became an integral part of her family shortly after meeting her now husband Logan Myers.
One could spend a life-time attempting to define Katie without success as her genuine beauty is unparalleled. Katie poured her soul into everything that she did and made loving others appear effortless. Even as a life-long learner, Katie taught Danyelle what it was to accept, love, uplift and give back to those around; something that can’t be ascertained from a textbook.
It is an honor and a privilege to be part of the Katie Grace Foundation which continues to propagate Katie’s morals throughout our community. Kimberly’s ability to capture the essence of who Katie was as a person and model a non-profit promoting love, compassion and support for others is impressive. Danyelle looks forward to being part of the Katie Grace Foundation family and continuing to give to others what Katie has given us.
Brenda Green
Treasurer
Raised in Oregon until the 8th grade, Brenda lived the majority of her life in California before retiring to Arizona. She and her husband share a blended family of 4 adult children and a grandbaby on the way. Fondly known as Katie’s “Ant”, Brenda’s nickname for Katie was Bug. Sleepovers were a special time together and Brenda “loved how Katie made you feel you were the only important person in her world”.
Brenda’s financial experience has lent perfectly to the role of Katie Grace Foundation Treasurer. The foundation “embodies the true heart of Katie and I am grateful to be a small part in a beautiful world that Kim has created in honor of Katie”. Outside the foundation, Brenda loves to bowl, play cards, and work in her yard.
Amy Mckillip
Committee Director
Amy McKillip has been a volunteer with the Katie Grace Foundation for the last 5 years. She recently joined the Board as our Community Director and also co-founded our newest venture, Dance with Grace.
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Amy is a proud mom of 2 girls and has been married to her husband Bryan for almost 23 years. Amy’s family has adopted Kimberly, KTG founder, as “Auntie Kim”.
The whole McKillip family feels honored to be a part of the Katie Grace Foundation.
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Shelly Nye
Board Member
Shelly is a native Coloradan but has called Reno home since 1991. She has worked in the field of Early Childhood Education for 30+ years and is the proud mom of a beautiful 22-year-old daughter named Tanner (“T”).
Shelly is honored to be part of the Katie Grace Foundation. All of the beauty Katie represented in life lives on through the foundation and the wonderfully kind and generous support Kimberly has been able to provide to so many people in communities near and far. Shelly is humbled to be part of this journey and looks forward to helping spread kindness and endless amounts of goodness in Katie’s name.
Agata Gawronski
Board Member
Hi, my name is Agata Gawronski, and I’m originally from Poland, where I was born and raised. After earning a master’s degree in social work, I immigrated to the United States to start a new chapter in my life. I began my career as a substance use disorder counselor, which gave me a deep appreciation for the power of connection and community.
In 2011, I transitioned into an administrative role and have been serving as the director of a licensing board ever since. It’s been a rewarding experience that’s allowed me to bring people together, solve problems, and make a meaningful impact on the field.
Over the years, I’ve also been involved with various nonprofit organizations, and giving back to the community has always been a big part of who I am.
Outside of work, I love spending time outdoors—whether it’s skiing, hiking, or traveling to explore new places. I also enjoy live music and cherish moments with my 21-year-old son and our beloved dog, Franklin. I’m excited to bring my experiences, skills, and passion to the board and contribute to the important work of Katie Grace Foundation.
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Niki Kobs
Board Member
I'm Niki Kobs, the Managing Partner with Altmann Builders for the past 4 years and a General Contractor. I aim to lead clients through planning, design, and construction so that everyone who works on or lives in an Altmann home is proud. My background is in Interior Design and Real Estate, and I grew up in our family business (Altmann Construction). My experience includes sales and design for 2 large companies in Reno that both went public, being a Market Rep for Cambria Surfaces and I have my Nevada Real Estate license.
I got my degree in Social Work from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO. While I didn’t use my degree professionally, I believe strongly in making a meaningful contribution to our community and have served on various boards in the past. I think that my values align well with the goals of the Katie Grace Foundation, and I am excited to get to work.
In my free time, I enjoy running and hiking with my kids and friends, cooking with my husband, and working on various projects.
Adonica Ivertson
Secretary
My name is Adonica Iverson. I grew up in Central Illinois. All of my work life has been spent in healthcare - on the business management and provider education side. I was with Christie Clinic in Champaign, IL for over 20 years before moving to Portland and helping grow The Oregon Clinic over the next 10 years. The call of grandchildren brought me to Nevada where I retired from Northern Nevada HOPES in 2022 as the Revenue Cycle Director. I feel very fortunate to have been a part of these very diverse and stellar organizations, all of which provided me with many volunteer opportunities to make an impact on others lives.
Volunteering has always been a very important part of my life. Shortly after retiring, I connected with the Katie Grace Foundation and was so inspired with Kimberly’s vision for our community. I am particularly focused on the Katie Grace closets/boutiques that provide clothing and shoes to those families, adults, children experiencing hardships. The gratitude and love that you get from the people you help is the best gift - every child's smile fills me with joy. I am so honored to be on the Katie Grace Foundation Board. There are so many great things we can do together!
