United Way of South Wood and Adams Counties welcomes incoming directors

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – United Way of South Wood and Adams Counties held its 2025 Annual Meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at Prevail Bank, welcoming new directors and thanking outgoing directors for all their time and hard work.
Three outgoing directors were recognized: Jessica Fox, Aspirus Health, for nine years of service; Julanne Ranek-Stoltz, Community Member, for three years of service and Shalina Wollschlager, Smurfit Westrock, for nine years of service.
The officers elected for 2026 include President Jason Deitz, Vice President Shawn Johnston, Secretary Heather Gehrt and Treasurer Nathan Quinnell.
Six directors were elected to three-year-terms: Ryan Lown, Aspirus Health; Jamey Lysne, Solarus; Shawn Johnston, Mead Witter Foundation; Kyle Oleson, Domtar; David Orcutt, Domtar and Ron Rasmussen, Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools.
Chris Lessig of Smurfit Westrock and community member Mary Moss were each elected to one-year terms as director.
And finally, the board thanked Brian Dewitt for his service as the 2025 President. Dewitt welcomed Jason Deitz as the 2026 Board President.
The 2025 Annual Report can be viewed at www.uwswac.org.