Genesis Foundation
SHERIDAN, WYOMING
Building a Stronger Community Together
The Genesis Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting The Salvation Army and individuals and families in need throughout the Sheridan community.
As a valued funding partner and community supporter of The Salvation Army Sheridan Corps, the foundation helps sustain local programs and services that provide assistance, encouragement, and hope to neighbors experiencing hardship.
Through the generosity, leadership, and dedication of its board of directors, the Genesis Foundation continues its commitment to serving the Sheridan community.
LEADERSHIP & SERVICE
Meet the Board of Directors
Meet the community leaders whose professional experience, generosity, and dedication help advance the mission of the Genesis Foundation.
President
Boyd W. Rader
A Sheridan native and graduate of the University of Southern California, Boyd Rader spent much of his career managing his family's supermarket businesses. He joined The Salvation Army Advisory Board in the early 1970s and became a Genesis Foundation director in 1991. He has served as foundation president since 1994 and has been involved in numerous community organizations.
Treasurer
Alicia Cox
Alicia Cox is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Valuation Analyst who has been a partner at Harker Mellinger, LLC since 2008. She joined the Genesis Foundation board in 2016 and has served as treasurer since 2019. Alicia brings extensive experience in accounting, taxation, and financial consulting, along with a strong commitment to supporting the Sheridan community.
Board Director
Alan Weakly
Alan Weakly has more than 60 years of professional experience in civil and mining engineering and is the primary inventor of three mining patents. He also served two terms as a Campbell County Commissioner. A longtime supporter of The Salvation Army, Alan has dedicated decades of service to the organization and the Genesis Foundation.
Board Director
Dr. David Schultz
Dr. David Schultz is a retired anesthesiologist who practiced at Sheridan Memorial Hospital until 2015. He has served on numerous professional and community boards, including the Sheridan Soccer Association and the Wyoming Society of Anesthesiology. He is also a trustee of the Whitney Benefits Foundation.
Board Director
Laurie Ross
Laurie Ross is a financial advisor and graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has worked in financial services since 1991, helping clients with insurance and investment needs. An active member of the Sheridan community, Laurie also serves on the local Salvation Army board.
Board Director
Rex O. Arney
Rex O. Arney grew up in Dayton, Wyoming, and earned degrees from the University of Wyoming and the University of Illinois. An attorney with deep roots in Sheridan, he served in the Wyoming Legislature from 1973 to 1988. Rex has also served on The Salvation Army Advisory Committee and the Genesis Foundation board.
Board Director
Tyler Thomas
Tyler Thomas is a Bank Financial Advisor and Vice President - Investments with Wells Fargo Advisors.
Board Director
Dr. Hal Quist
Dr. Hal Quist is a retired Sheridan dentist who practiced for 35 years after completing his dental education at UCLA and a hospital dentistry residency in Denver. He has served on several professional and community boards, including The Salvation Army Advisory Board, and has been a longtime director of the Genesis Foundation.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP
Supporting The Salvation Army in Sheridan
Envoy Gary Dobney
The Salvation Army Sheridan Corps
The Genesis Foundation is a valued supporter of The Salvation Army Sheridan Corps, helping strengthen programs that serve individuals and families throughout the local community.
Through its continued generosity and partnership, the foundation helps The Salvation Army respond to community needs and provide compassionate support to neighbors facing difficult circumstances.