2025 Board of Directors

Carole Smith - President, Daviess County Sheriff's Department

Attended Vincennes University for Nursing and has been an RN for 26 years. She's worked for 17 years in corrections, and for the last ten years with the Security Center. She is a county employee and is the Director of the RARE program. Carole is also an RN at another prison outside of Daviess County. Carole has three children and three grandchildren, whom she adores and are the light of her life. She's involved with many collaborations and community meetings that United Way also partakes in and has worked closely with United Way through the years.

"My first awareness of the United Way was when I started working for the local Sheriff's department. I run the RARE recovery program in the jail, and every year the jail commander would choose 10-12 of our more "trusted" inmates to participate in the Day of Caring. For the guards and the inmates and myself...this was like having a free day! Literally, a free day for the inmates, as they were issued a "Get Out of Jail Free" card for the day. Instead of being trapped inside the cinderblock walls, behind the heavy steel locked doors, we all got a day outside in the sunshine. Even if there was no sunshine, we all enjoyed the day anyway.

The inmate workers, jail staff, and I have served the community in many different locations over the years, including the YMCA and the local parks. I mention those because those are usually our favorites. Not because the parks are full of swings (which they are!), or because the YMCA has a basketball court (which it does!), but because many of my clients are parents. Their children attend the local schools, swim at the local YMCA and play at the local parks.

Every year, when I watch my clients spend a wonderful day outside the jail walls, giving back to the community that they took so much from, I see the joy they feel in giving back. I see the satisfaction they receive from being invested in the community and being a part of something bigger than themselves. When they return back into the cold walls of the jail, back into their rooms that are approximately the size of a king size bed...I see that they are satisfied with the day's work, that they feel a sense of accomplishment, and they feel like they have made this small portion of the world a better place. The joy doesn't stop there. Over the next several days, I get to see the excitement from their children, knowing that their mom or dad was there...putting layers of mulch under their swings in that park, painting that bridge they walk over, planting those flowers they can pick and give to a loved one, cleaning the pool that they will swim in...and I realize that because of the generous donations of the wonderful people in this community, and the opportunity that the Day of Caring presents to a group of jail inmates who are willing to work, our small town is achieving the simple goals of every small community...healthy connection to others. I thank you all for this opportunity to serve!"

Holly Horrall - Vice President, Human Resources-GPC

Holly has over 15 years’ experience in customer service with over 5 years being focused on Human Resources. Holly is a wife, and mother of 3 and works at GPC.  She has a heart to serve and be generous with her time, talents, and treasures.  Holly is an active member of her church and is a follower of Christ.  She’s looking forward to being an advocate and giving back to United Way.  She wants to be part of the movement of improving other’s lives.  Holly has participated in Day of Caring, Campaign, and Women in Local Leadership. Holly has over 15 years’ experience in customer service with over 5 years being focused on Human Resources. Holly is a wife, and mother of 3 and works at GPC.  She has a heart to serve and be generous with her time, talents, and treasures.  Holly is an active member of her church and is a follower of Christ.  She’s looking forward to being an advocate and giving back to United Way.  She wants to be part of the movement of improving other’s lives.  Holly has participated in Day of Caring, Campaign, and Women in Local Leadership.

 Lauren Milton - Treasurer, Circuit Court Clerk of Daviess County

Lauren is the Circuit Court Clerk of Daviess County.  She is also the Treasurer of the Daviess County Republican Women and past president of Tri Kappa Betz Zeta.  She is an active member of Bethany Christian Church, the Daviess County YMCA, the Daviess County Museum and serves on the Board of the Community Concert Series. She is married and they have 2 daughters and 2 grandchildren.  Lauren is all about being outdoors and loves yard work, especially when it comes to her koi pond and flowers.

She is passionate about making Daviess County a better place for future generations.  Keeping the community cleaned up and bringing new business to the area are her main concerns.

“The United Way helps the community in so many areas that I would not be able to do on my own.  I am very excited to be a part of a team that is always there to say "yes" when a need arises." 

 Steve Sturgis - Chief Deputy at Daviess County Sheriff’s Office

 Graduate of Vincennes University Assoc of Science, Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, and Leadership Program of Daviess County

 Steve is in his 23rd year in law enforcement. He enjoys defensive tactics, firearms training, and reading self-help books. Steve enjoys working with other community minded individuals with a genuine interest in helping make their communites a better place.

"United Way is a reputable organization that does a great job at identifying areas of need with a community and then directing resources to address those needs. To be a part of that effort is rewarding."

Shanon O'Toole, The Original Company; Sales Director

Shanon has a BA in Business with 20 years of recruiting experience and 18 years in media. Shanon works for the Original Company as a Sales Director.  Shanon has served in various roles over the years including, past district Governor for Rotary, serving on the United Way of Knox County board, being involved in the DC CEO mentorship program, Chamber of Commerce board, and Purdue Extension’s board.   She’s also served multiple times with UWDC’s Community Investment Committee.  She’s looking forward to making an impact, locally, getting involved, and serving the community more through her role with UWDC.

Sara Welsh - Complex HR Manager, Perdue Farms

Graduate of Purdue University with a BS in Organizational Leadership & Supervision.

She has been with Perdue since 2016 and is the mother to Peyton, Bodie & Leah, and a fur mama to Rocky & Griff. Sara also serves on the YMCA Board and Youth First's HR Committee, and is a mentor for the Daviess County CEO group.

“My service to United Way began a long time ago when I was one of their first youth board representatives as a senior at Washington High School. It is a blessing to continue serving our community through this impactful organization. Through its agency funding and special projects, I have seen firsthand how significant the United Way of Daviess County was, is, and will be in the future”

Marilyn McCullough - Thompson Insurance

Marilyn has served as a Daviess County Councilperson, a CEO Mentor, as well as having served in other capacities on various local boards.She has lived in this community her entire life, married her high school sweetheart, has 2 children and 2 granddaughters.

"By serving the United Way, I am committing to making Daviess County a better place for all. I want to ensure her granddaughters have a great place to live."

Claribel Quintanilla, German American Bank, Personal Banker

Claribel has over 4 years of banking experience and over 10 customer service.  She works at German American Bank as a personal banker.  Claribel likes to volunteer with her church, help with the Celebration of Hispanic Heritage, and is the secretary for Our Lady of Hope.  She has one daughter and loves spending as much time with her as possible.  Claribel is looking forward to serve on United Way’s board and excited about their mission of lifting the community up, improving lives, and working with the community.

Haley Criswell- Assistant Vice President and Banking Center Manager for First Savings Bank of Odon

Haley has been in banking for 8 years and is currently the Assistant Vice President and Banking Center Manager for First Savings Bank of Odon. She is also on the Advisory Board for Junior Achievement and volunteers during the school year teaching Junior Achievement classes at the area schools. In her spare time, she likes to watch her son Ryan play baseball and football and travel with her fiancé Heath.

 "I first started out being involved with United Way by being a part of the Grant Committee and through that I quickly learned the impact United Way has on the community and I want to be a part of that impact."

Heather Stone - HR, Daviess Community Hospital

MBA from Murray State University

Heather currently serves on the YMCA board and is a Red Cross volunteer. Heather has also served on the UWDC’s grant’s committee for the last two years, volunteers during Day of Caring, and helps coordinate UWDC’s campaign at her workplace.

“I have enjoyed hosting fund-raising events for United Way through my workplace. I love what United Way does for the community. I think it’s important that the community knows more about the United Way and just how essential and valuable they are to everyone.”

Olivia Sherman - Client Relations Manager, TrueRx

Harrison College – Associate Degree; Indiana University, Bachelor’s in Chemistry

“I want to contribute to the community I live and work in and help make it a better and more inclusive place for everyone.” “I look forward to contributing ideas and partnering with others to create some great things in Daviess County!”