As CEO, Julie serves as chief connector, convener, and leader. Julie has served the foundation in a variety of capacities during her five years with the organization, including development, marketing, and grant-making.

Julie enjoys meeting people, finding out their passion, and then figuring out how CFBC can partner alongside that passion to make a greater impact.She believes CFBC provides that same opportunity for everybody, regardless of where you live, how much money you have, or what your passion is.

Julie is a graduate of the 2024 John Mutz Philanthropic Leadership Institute and has several years of leadership experience in community foundations and higher education. She and her husband live in Lebanon with their two sons. As a family, they enjoy seeing new places, being active, and watching football. Julie also enjoys quilting!

Annette handles the daily accounting aspects of CFBC, helps manage the endowment of over $40 million, and enjoys seeing how those dollars make an impact in the community.​  Her experience is a mix of public and corporate accounting. Before coming to the Foundation, Annette served as Chief Financial Officer for Trinity Safety Group and handled budgeting, reporting, and consulting. She was also formerly the Director of Finance and Compliance at the Indiana Soybean Alliance.

Annette is a Boone County Mentoring Partnership mentor and serves as board treasurer for Packing Hope. Previously she was treasurer for the Yes to LCSC referendum committee and the Town of Ulen. Annette lives in Lebanon with her husband and two children and has been active as the assistant cross-country coach at Lebanon High School, Lebanon High School Booster board member, and Lebanon High School Touchdown club member.

Crystal manages all aspects of the office, ensuring each area has what it needs to operate both efficiently and effectively. She takes the lead on systematic process improvements throughout the office, processes donations, assists with financials and reconciliations, governance, accreditation, and more.

Crystal has always had a heart to serve others and it is very important to her to give back right where you live. Prior to joining CFBC, Crystal spent several years organizing and managing multiple local nonprofit organizations, including youth sport programs, and enjoys volunteering her time to fill local needs.

Outside of the foundation, Crystal and her husband have lived in Lebanon for over 20 years. They love to spend time outdoors together with their four children. She enjoys reading, going to concerts, traveling, and watching her kids participate in their sporting events and hobbies.

Samantha leads communications for the Community Foundation of Boone County, where she brings the organization’s work to life through thoughtful storytelling and creative strategy. She is passionate about connecting people to purpose – finding meaningful ways to inform, engage, and inspire the community.

With more than 18 years of experience across multiple industries, most recently in public education, Samantha has built a career around strong relationships and clear communication. She enjoys collaborating with nonprofits, business partners, and community leaders to amplify impact and create opportunities for growth.

Samantha lives in Crawfordsville with her husband and their two daughters, who collectively keep the family calendar in a constant state of controlled chaos. As a dance/sports/theater mom, there’s rarely a quiet moment – and she wouldn’t have it any other way. 

Hope focuses on relationships with nonprofits, grantees, and fund advisors. She develops meaningful relationships with Boone County-serving nonprofit organizations by understanding their work and unique needs. She also coordinates several community programs, including the Women of Impact Boone County giving group, Boone County Nonprofit Network, and Connect Boone County.

Hope has a passion for building relationships, meeting new people, solving problems to improve Boone County, and investing in the local community. She has worked in various roles, including working with people with disabilities and as an educator in the classroom.

Hope resides in Whitestown with her husband and two kids. She enjoys going for walks with her family, finding local activities to do with her kids, and exploring new coffee shops and restaurants with her husband.

As Director of Philanthropy for the Community Foundation of Boone County, Kim Newnam serves as a connector, relationship builder, and champion for philanthropy. She works alongside individuals, families, businesses, and community partners to align their passions with opportunities that create lasting impact throughout Boone County.

Kim brings 38 years of nonprofit leadership experience, having spent her entire career serving with the YMCA across three associations. Most recently, she served as Executive Director of the Witham Family YMCA, where she developed a deep appreciation for Boone County and the people who make it such a special place to live, work, and give.

Over the past decade, Kim has become deeply engaged in the Boone County community, building meaningful relationships and cultivating strong partnerships. She is an active member of the Lebanon Kiwanis Club and proudly served as Club President from 2023–2024. Kim believes thriving communities are built through collaboration, and she is passionate about connecting generous people with causes that strengthen Boone County for generations to come.

A westside Indianapolis native, Kim graduated from Ben Davis High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in Communications from Trine University. Outside of work, Kim enjoys spending time with her husband, Jeff, and their blended family of four children. She loves beach vacations, reading suspense novels, and creating lasting memories with family and friends.