Ann Keffer,
Distributions Committee Chair:
Ann is a retired music teacher. She moved to Homer from Georgia with her husband, Ron, who has just retired as principal of Homer High School. Ann has served on the Board of Trustees since November of 2000, and is currently serving as the Distributions Committee Chair for a second time. She also lends her talents to various writing and editing tasks, and served as editor for the Foundation’s Book Project. Ann is an active member of the Friends of the Homer Library, served on the Library Advisory Board, and worked on the Capital Campaign for the new Homer Library.

Buck Laukitis, Secretary &
Audit Committee Co-Chair:  Buck joined the board in 2005. Buck is a commercial fisherman and the current president of the North Pacific Fisheries Association. He is actively involved in marine conservation and fishery management issues in state, federal and international forums. Buck ans his wife Shelly lived on a self-sufficient homestead prior to mofing to Homer. They are avid outdoor and sports enthusiasts. Buck coaches high school hockey.

Phil Morris,
Investment Committee Chair:  Phil has been on the Board of Trustees and chaired the Investment Committee since 1991, and also served on the Foundation’s Book Project Committee. Phil is Treasurer of the Homer Ferry Terminal and owner of Alaska Ferry Adventures. In addition, Phil serves on the Kachemak City Council, currently as mayor. Phil is a former bond broker and registered investment advisor with over forty years experience to help guide the Investment Committee.

Carol Swartz,
Audit Committee Co-Chair : Carol has served on the Board of Trustees since 1991. Carol has been Director of the Kachemak Bay Campus of the Kenai Peninsula College-University of Alaska since 1986, and recently oversaw a major renovation for the college. Carol is actively involved in numerous non-profit organizations including the Homer/Kachemak Bay Rotary Club, Bunnell Street Arts Center, and was the founding director of South Peninsula Women’s Services.

Ron Senungetuk:
Ron and his wife Turid moved to Homer in 1998. Ron joined the board in 2009. Ron is emeritus professor of art and design of the University of Alaska Fairbanks and founder of the Alaska Native Art Center of the Department of Art. He currently makes art for exhibitions and for art in public places. His public service work centers on art advocacy and participation in art organizations. In 2008, he received a Distinguished Artist Award from the Rasmuson Foundation.

Dan Westerburg,
Policy and Planning Chair:
Dan joined the board in 2009. He has been a lawyer in Homer since 1991. He formally served on the Board of Directors of South Peninsula Hospital. Dan's wife Kathy is a Realtor with The Alderfer Group and his son is a student at Seattle University.

The Homer Foundation is overseen by a volunteer board of trustees, and administered by an executive director, representing a broad range of expertise in knowing our community's needs.

Constance J. Alderfer,
Homer Foundation Board Chair:  She and her husband, Ron, moved to Homer in 1997 where they both joined family members at Beachy Construction.  In 2001 she opened The Alderfer Group, Realtors.  The company focuses on general brokerage, development and design.  Connie is past president of Homer Council on the Arts.  She is a member of the Homer Public Art Committee, Pratt Museum Acquisition Committee and numerous Realtor committees. 

Ken Castner,
Finance Committee Chair: 
Ken was instrumental in the creation of the Homer Foundation and has served on the Board of Trustees since it was founded in 1991. Ken has held many positions since moving to Alaska, including a commercial fisherman, sporting goods store owner, and currently owner/operator of Tonsina, LLC, General Contracting. Ken also brings his background as a registered investment advisor to the Investment Committee.

Susan Cushing,
Development Committee Chair:  Susan served on the board between 1997 and 2001, and returned to the board in 2006. Susan was chair of the Distributions Committee for three years and guided the transition from a once/year to a year-round distribution process. Susan is a professional artist, mother of three grown sons and currently works for Seldovia Village Tribal Health Center. She has served on numerous nonprofit boards including the South Peninsula Hospital Board.

Mary Epperson, Treasurer: 
Mary was one of the signers of the Homer Foundation Charter in l99l. Mary served as Treasurer for the City of Homer for l8 years, and has been the HF treasurer for 17 years.Mary was a founder of both the Homer Council on the Arts and the Kenai Peninsula Orchestra, and has served on the advisory board of the Kachemak Bay College since its inception.

Bonnie Jason, YAC Advisor:  Bonnie joined the board in 2002. She is an elementary school teacher currently working full time at Homer Middle School. Bonnie spearheaded a joint community/City of Homer project to rebuild the playground at Karen Hornaday Park. Bonnie organized the Foundation’s Youth Advisory Committee and has served as the YAC’s advisor for four years, guiding participants as they learn about the culture of philanthropy through hands-on experiences. Bonnie has served on the Parks and Rec Commission, the Homer Community Schools Advisory Board, and is a Little League coach.

Virginia Wise:
Virginia joined the board in 2009. She worked in the family's commercial fishing operation from 1978 through 1999, when she took a position at First National Bank Alaska in Homer. Virginia and her husband Nate have raised four children. Virginia volunteered in each of their classrooms during their elementary years and teaches children of all ages at her church. She also enjoys all outdoor activities Alaska has to offer. Virginia enjoys crafts, sewing and beading, and she and her daughters tutored with her mother, Dolly Spencer, in making traditionally clothed Eskimo dolls.