STAFF
Greg Grosenick
Executive Director
Executive Director Greg Grosenick is a retired military veteran of 32 years, serving in the Montana Air National Guard. As a Chief Master Sergeant, he primarily took care of Airmen and their families. He looks to lead Family Promise of Great Falls with his organizational skills, administrative expertise, and his strong desire to teach and mentor others. Grosenick was born in Minot, ND and moved to Great Falls with his family soon after. He attended the University of Montana and the Columbus Hospital School of Radiography, earning his national and State of Montana board certification RT(R). Over the past 25 years, Grosenick has served on numerous boards and is currently active with the Bethel Lutheran Church Council and Property Management Committee.
Executive Director Greg Grosenick is a retired military veteran of 32 years, serving in the Montana Air National Guard. As a Chief Master Sergeant, he primarily took care of Airmen and their families. He looks to lead Family Promise of Great Falls with his organizational skills, administrative expertise, and his strong desire to teach and mentor others. Grosenick was born in Minot, ND and moved to Great Falls with his family soon after. He attended the University of Montana and the Columbus Hospital School of Radiography, earning his national and State of Montana board certification RT(R). Over the past 25 years, Grosenick has served on numerous boards and is currently active with the Bethel Lutheran Church Council and Property Management Committee.
Cari Yturri
Development Director
As the development director, Cari Yturri leads Family Promise of Great Falls with her organizational skills, administrative expertise, fundraising abilities, marketing experience, and grant management knowledge. Cari was born and raised in Great Falls. She attended Gonzaga University receiving a Business Administration Degree in Personnel Management and Marketing and earned her Master of Organizational Leadership from the University of Providence. Over the past 30 years, Yturri has served on numerous boards and is currently active with the The Great Falls Rotary Club, NeighborWorks Great Falls, and University of Providence.
As the development director, Cari Yturri leads Family Promise of Great Falls with her organizational skills, administrative expertise, fundraising abilities, marketing experience, and grant management knowledge. Cari was born and raised in Great Falls. She attended Gonzaga University receiving a Business Administration Degree in Personnel Management and Marketing and earned her Master of Organizational Leadership from the University of Providence. Over the past 30 years, Yturri has served on numerous boards and is currently active with the The Great Falls Rotary Club, NeighborWorks Great Falls, and University of Providence.
Maggie Hooker
Family Advocate
Maggie Hooker came to us from the Center for Mental Health. She received her BS in Psychology and BS in Human Service degrees from the University of Providence (formerly The University of Great Falls).
Maggie Hooker came to us from the Center for Mental Health. She received her BS in Psychology and BS in Human Service degrees from the University of Providence (formerly The University of Great Falls).
Outreach and Operations Specialist
Tiffany Wilkson is the Outreach and Operations Specialist. Tiffany was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio and moved to Great Falls in the early 2000's. Tiffany is married to Jeremiah Utley and together they have a total of 9 children and 2 grandchildren. Tiffany attended The University of Phoenix and studied Correctional Support Services. A former domestic violence advocate, Tiffany now serves on the board of directors for the YWCA Great Falls.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Steve Van Gilder
President
Board President Rev. Steve Van Gilder is a retired pastor of the Montana Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Van Gilder has provided spiritual and administrative leadership for over 38 years within congregational life as well as through numerous synodical, ecumenical and community boards. He was raised and educated in Southwest Washington State and has a Master of Divinity from Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, IA. He resides in Great Falls, is a member of the Great Falls Ministerial Association and works at being a life-long learner, seeking ways to serve the needs of the most vulnerable (locally and globally), and making the world a more loving and trustworthy place in which to live.
Board President Rev. Steve Van Gilder is a retired pastor of the Montana Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Van Gilder has provided spiritual and administrative leadership for over 38 years within congregational life as well as through numerous synodical, ecumenical and community boards. He was raised and educated in Southwest Washington State and has a Master of Divinity from Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, IA. He resides in Great Falls, is a member of the Great Falls Ministerial Association and works at being a life-long learner, seeking ways to serve the needs of the most vulnerable (locally and globally), and making the world a more loving and trustworthy place in which to live.
Jordyn Rogers
Past President
Board Past President Jordyn Rogers is the Deputy Director at Rural Dynamics, a statewide nonprofit that helps individuals and families become financially secure. Her responsibilities include providing management and administration of the organization's initiatives, programs, and partnerships. She was born in Great Falls and graduated from Simms High School. Jordyn holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management and a Nonprofit Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Montana.
Board Past President Jordyn Rogers is the Deputy Director at Rural Dynamics, a statewide nonprofit that helps individuals and families become financially secure. Her responsibilities include providing management and administration of the organization's initiatives, programs, and partnerships. She was born in Great Falls and graduated from Simms High School. Jordyn holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management and a Nonprofit Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Montana.
Desarae Baker
Vice President
Board Vice President Desarae Baker works with members of the Native American community of Great Falls as a behavioral health case manager to promote holistically healthy and culturally-informed lifestyle choices. Proud first generation descendant of the Little Shell Tribe, Baker believes in educating with passion, sharing health and wellness resources, as well as offering cultural activities to reinforce her approach that “Culture is prevention."
With over 10 years’ experience in community outreach and development, she has built a career of making meaningful connections with clients, navigating them through barrier-reduction services. She developed a passion for service when she helped establish the Montana Economic Opportunity AmeriCorps VISTA program. She dedicate two years serving as an AmeriCorps VISTA for the National Native American Hall of Fame. Her volunteer assignment helped her spread Inspirational leadership messaging to Native Americans across the nation. She is the proud mother of three boys and enjoys walking the River’s Edge Trail with her eldest son and puppy Luna.
Board Vice President Desarae Baker works with members of the Native American community of Great Falls as a behavioral health case manager to promote holistically healthy and culturally-informed lifestyle choices. Proud first generation descendant of the Little Shell Tribe, Baker believes in educating with passion, sharing health and wellness resources, as well as offering cultural activities to reinforce her approach that “Culture is prevention."
With over 10 years’ experience in community outreach and development, she has built a career of making meaningful connections with clients, navigating them through barrier-reduction services. She developed a passion for service when she helped establish the Montana Economic Opportunity AmeriCorps VISTA program. She dedicate two years serving as an AmeriCorps VISTA for the National Native American Hall of Fame. Her volunteer assignment helped her spread Inspirational leadership messaging to Native Americans across the nation. She is the proud mother of three boys and enjoys walking the River’s Edge Trail with her eldest son and puppy Luna.
Mary Lehman
Treasurer
Board Treasurer Mary Lehman is a native Montanan who has resided in Great Falls for 30 years. Due to her love of history, she received a Bachelor of Arts in history from Eastern Montana College. She then went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the College of Great Falls. After four years in public accounting, Lehman became the chief financial officer for Spectrum Medical. She finished her career in the credit-union industry as vice president of finance for Community Federal Credit Union and then CFO for CUsource. Helping those in need has been a passion of hers since she graduated from college. She has had the honor of serving with some wonderful people on several non-profit boards and is currently chairing the Montana Food Bank Network Board. In 1993 Lehman married her husband, Jerry, and they have four children. She loves fishing with Jerry, and they both love to travel. Knitting has become an obsession, but it is mostly under control.
Board Treasurer Mary Lehman is a native Montanan who has resided in Great Falls for 30 years. Due to her love of history, she received a Bachelor of Arts in history from Eastern Montana College. She then went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the College of Great Falls. After four years in public accounting, Lehman became the chief financial officer for Spectrum Medical. She finished her career in the credit-union industry as vice president of finance for Community Federal Credit Union and then CFO for CUsource. Helping those in need has been a passion of hers since she graduated from college. She has had the honor of serving with some wonderful people on several non-profit boards and is currently chairing the Montana Food Bank Network Board. In 1993 Lehman married her husband, Jerry, and they have four children. She loves fishing with Jerry, and they both love to travel. Knitting has become an obsession, but it is mostly under control.
Beckie Frisbee
Secretary
Board Secretary Beckie Frisbee was born and raised in Great Falls, graduating from Great Falls High. Currently she is the secondary curriculum coordinator for the Great Falls Public Schools. Prior to moving to this position, she taught math for 26 years at Great Falls High. Beckie enjoys traveling, seeing new sights, visiting friends and attending concerts with her husband and son. Her husband, John, is the information technology/network manager for First Interstate Bank. Their son, Marcus, is a software engineer for Schweitzer Engineering Labs (SEL) in Pullman, Washington.
Board Secretary Beckie Frisbee was born and raised in Great Falls, graduating from Great Falls High. Currently she is the secondary curriculum coordinator for the Great Falls Public Schools. Prior to moving to this position, she taught math for 26 years at Great Falls High. Beckie enjoys traveling, seeing new sights, visiting friends and attending concerts with her husband and son. Her husband, John, is the information technology/network manager for First Interstate Bank. Their son, Marcus, is a software engineer for Schweitzer Engineering Labs (SEL) in Pullman, Washington.
BOARD MEMBERS
Rachel Arthur
Board Member Rachel Arthur was born and raised in Great Falls and graduated from CMR High School. Thereafter, she went to nursing school to become an RN and then went on to get her associate's degree in hospital administration. Arthur has worked in different aspects of the medical field: For six years, she served as a site supervisor for telehealth through Kalispell Regional Hospital. Wanting to work in the public sector, she took a position at the Indian Family Health Clinic as a Care Coordinator. Currently, she holds a leadership role in operations and grant management.
Arthur is married to Trevor Arthur, who works for the City of Great Falls as a safety officer. The pair has one daughter Lucy. Arthur and her family love to travel and have visited many exciting places around the world.
Arthur is married to Trevor Arthur, who works for the City of Great Falls as a safety officer. The pair has one daughter Lucy. Arthur and her family love to travel and have visited many exciting places around the world.
Candice Griffith
Board Member Candice Griffith was raised in Great Falls and graduated from Great Falls High. She went to the University of Montana where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in elementary education and was commissioned as a army intelligence officer. Griffith served in the Army National Guard for over 20 years, with two overseas combat tours, retiring in 2018. She has worked in a variety of leadership roles and has experience and training in finance, engineering, transportation, logistics and strategic planning. Currently, she is working on a second master’s degree at Walla Walla University-Missoula in social work. Griffith is a fur mom to three: Bella, Milo and Gio.
Kathy Hankes
Board Member Kathy Hankes was born and raised in Great Falls. Go Bison! She is a graduate of MSU Northern and holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice with a minor in Community Leadership. She is the case manager for the Veterans’ Treatment Court and has worked with the Eighth Judicial District Treatment Court for the past five years. Hankes loves helping others and is truly passionate about giving back to the community.
Her husband, Jess, is a carpenter with Dick Anderson Construction. They have three children: James, Jessica and Kaiden. Kathy enjoys working out, hiking, and camping with her family.
Her husband, Jess, is a carpenter with Dick Anderson Construction. They have three children: James, Jessica and Kaiden. Kathy enjoys working out, hiking, and camping with her family.
COMMITTEES
- Finance and Governance Committee: Mary Lehman (chair), Maria Mathews, Dale Schwanke, Kathy Hankes
- Communications, PR, and Congregational Outreach Committee: Jessica Crist (co-chair), Katie Kotynski (co-chair), Lisa Beavers, Peter Johnson, Steve Van Gilder, Nicci Carlson
- Fund Raising and Grant Management Committee: Beckie Frisbee, Liz Palla, Jordyn Rogers, Candice Griffith, Nicci Carlson
