Executive Committee

Michael Green
Chairmgreen@upstl.orgMichael Green currently serves as the Senior Commercial Services Officer Treasury at Midland States Bank & Trust. Mr. Green became Board Chair in 2026.

Andrew Walshaw
Vice Chairawalshaw@upstl.orgAndrew Walshaw has served on the Unleashing Potential Board of Directors since 2015. He is currently the Vice Chair of Unleashing Potential.

Jacqueline “Jackie” Dippel
Treasurerjdippel@upstl.orgJackie Dippel is a retired Partner from KPMG LLP.


Mark Lenihan
At-Large Membermlenihan@upstl.orgMark Lenihan is currently an Associate at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP.
Other Members

Suzanne “Suzy” Besnia
Retired, Riezman Berger, P.C.

Staci Buckels
Director of Family Giving, John Burroughs School

Dr. Julian Magee
Assistant Director of DEI, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy and Orthopedic Surgery
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

Rev. Deon McKenzie
Senior Pastor, Immanuel United Church of Christ

Lynn Tiede
Consultant, LHT Policy Works

Reginald Williams
Consultant, Education Equity Consultants

Tom Stringer, Board Member, Emeritus
Retired