These are the people who make it happen day-in and day-out.
The efforts and dedication of our staff is one of the reasons we’re a unifying, driving force for lasting change.
The efforts and dedication of our staff is one of the reasons we’re a unifying, driving force for lasting change.
Kevin ManskePresident & CEO
He/Him/His Call: (541) 905-7883 Kevin has been heavily involved in the Linn County Community for 30 years. He participates in many boards and committees around the Albany area and is excited to join the United Way team. When he isn't working, he enjoys spending time with his wife and four kids and can often be found exploring the outdoors, fishing, traveling to new places, cooking or playing drums in a band!
Contact me for help with: Creating partnerships & strategic initiatives across Linn, Benton & Lincoln Counties, and corporate engagement opportunities. Additionally, finance & accounting related needs, pledge-processing questions, and vendor relations.
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Michael McClainDirector of Resource Development
He/Him/His Call: (541) 619-8961 Michael has been involved with United Way in various professional and volunteer capacities since 2014 and joined our team in early 2019. Michael is responsible for managing ongoing relationships with current and prospective donors, annual workplace campaigns, fundraising, and recruiting campaign volunteers. Michael is a graduate of Montana State University and has previously worked in youth programs in Montana and Washington. When he is not on the campaign trail, Michael can be found with his family exploring all that the Pacific Northwest has to offer.
Contact me for help with: Workplace campaigns, speaking engagements, sponsorship opportunities, and fundraising events.
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Chris SherrodDirector of Community Impact
He/Him/His Call: (541) 619-8003 Chris started with the United Way in July of 2021. Chris is responsible for being the liaison with partners, stakeholders and officials in communities we serve to best understand what we can do to have the most impact on the most people possible. Chris is a graduate of Idaho State University and Creighton University with a background in non-profit and governmental program and partnership development. When not working, Chris enjoys expanding his record collection and exploring the great outdoors, and spending time with friends and family.
Contact me for help with: Basic needs funding, United Way LBL managed grants, agency applications, reporting, liaison with partners, stakeholders and officials in communities we serve to best understand what we can do to have the most impact on the most people.
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Mariya Harris
Director of Community Relations
She/Her Call: (541)619-8095 Mariya started with the United Way in September of 2022. She is responsible for all things media, PR, and event related. Mariya Graduated from Brandman University with a BA in Communications and Media. She comes from a diverse working background which includes healthcare, customer service, and marketing. She enjoys working with people and is excited to continue growing in the nonprofit world. When she isn't working, she enjoys exploring the great outdoors with her husband and son.
s Contact me for help with: All media and marketing related items, PR requests, collaboration for digital or physical events, and or event coordination/planning.
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