About Us

More Information?
Contact Us Today!

Who Helps?

Running Start Institute Board of Directors

Larry Lemmel, M.A.
Chairman

Strategist, consultant, founder of University without Walls, musician. Plays the computer and piano keyboards with empathy and verve.

Richard J. C. Hoskin, M.A.
President

Highly experienced corporate executive and consultant on strategy, especially in community development and education transformation.

Michael Thorne Kelly, Ph.D.,
Secretary

Psychologist and organization effectiveness consultant.

Daniel H. Thompson, B.Sci.
Treasurer

Corporate executive, strategist and community planner.

Running Start Institute Associates

Betty L. Wilson, M.A.
Director of Research

An applied anthropologist whose focus is change management for families, communities and corporations. Specializes in evaluating and optimizing federal policy outcomes.

Pam Brawn, C.P.A
Director of Finance

An accountant with broad experience with financial reporting and book keeping, specializing in non-profit organizations and foundations.

Carmen Krupar, M.Sc.
Web Administrator

Experienced expert in web navigation, administration and effectiveness.

Rob Bunting, B.Sc.
Web Marketing

Consultant to advertising and marketing organizations and their agencies.

Jennifer Kirstead, B.A.
Grant Writer

Founding member of Running Start team. Devoted to the cause of highly worthwhile organizations and their opportunities both in the for-profit and not-for-profit arenas.