Doug LaViolette, Brian’s Dad, Foundation President:
Brian was the inspiration for the Foundation, but Doug is who created it. The Foundation is his passion and although it doesn’t pay him salary; he has found satisfaction in helping others. He has put his heart and soul into the Foundation, which has grown to nine states and two countries over the past 15 years. His full-time business and marketing consulting job, The LaViolette Group was established back in 2000, after 30 years of ownership of Executive Office Interiors. He works with several different companies to help in marketing and new business development.
When Doug is not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife of 33 years, Renee, organizing his favorite room in the house…the garage, and thinking of new ideas to make his life crazier and busier-for all of us!
Renee LaViolette, Brian’s Mom, Foundation Vice-President and Secretary:
Renee wears many hats in the Foundation and the LaViolette family. She has been a great motivator and supporter since the beginning. She has played a key role in the book-keeping, organization of the Foundation inventory, and sharing her common sense ideas. When Renee is not helping with the Foundation, she loves spending time with family, knitting, going for walks…and yes, she really enjoys cleaning!
Kim LaViolette, Brian’s Sister, Foundation Executive Director:
After 14 years of volunteering her time, Kim became Executive Director in May of 2006. Her love for Brian, her passion for what Brian’s Foundation does, and her experience as Community Director with the March of Dimes Foundation in western North Carolina made her a perfect choice to help further the Foundation’s mission. Kim is the Foundation’s first full-time employee since it was created in 1992. Kim has lived in Asheville, North Carolina since 2004. She has a great love of the outdoors; she cherishes time with friends, family, and her ‘little sister’ Jasmine though Big Brothers Big Sisters. She also enjoys music, books, movies and, photography.
FOUNDATION BOARD OF ADVISORS
| Steve Albers |
Paul Hoffman |
Tony Mitchell |
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| Ron Anderson |
Denis Hogan |
Joe Murphy |
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| Darrel Burnett |
Arni Jacobson |
Bob Nueske |
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| Bob Burns |
Ohelo Kaopio |
Vicki Parmentier |
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| Rick Chernick |
Perry Kidder |
Bob Rupp |
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| Ken Ciak |
Kim Klein |
Bill Thompson |
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| Scott Crevier |
Kim LaViolette |
Bruce Valk |
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| Jere Dhein |
Mark LeLand |
Carol Van Vreede |
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| Shanna Ellsworth |
Sue LeTourneau |
Don Vercauteren |
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| Sue Green |
Kathy Lochner |
George Patton Waters |
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| Sarah Hasselbeck |
Don Menefee |
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| Janice Hirth |
Jerry Miller |
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