The people who run the foundation, all of them volunteers

Dave and his wife Colleen founded The Alexander Foundation in 2003 and he has served as President of the board ever since. He organizes the annual golf outing, leads fundraising, and co-wrote the foundation’s children’s book, Hugs, Handshakes & High Fives.

Dave is Managing Director of Rard Enterprises, which specializes in real estate investment, and partner and lead designer at North Sky Designs. He is an avid classic Pontiac collector and advisor. Originally from Flint, Michigan, Dave lives in Grand Blanc. He and Colleen have two adult children, Casey and Chad.

Colleen co-founded The Alexander Foundation with her husband Dave in 2003. She serves as Treasurer and is deeply involved in recruiting and fundraising for the foundation’s events.

Colleen is a Senior Vice President, Investments, and has been a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates since 2005, after beginning her financial services career with Merrill Lynch in 1986. She serves on the Raymond James Women’s Advisory Council, which supports and mentors women financial advisors. Originally from Flint, Michigan, Colleen and Dave have been married since 1980 and live in Grand Blanc.

Casey has helped raise money for The Alexander Foundation since it began in 2003 and co-wrote Hugs, Handshakes & High Fives. As Community Events Director she organizes the events that fund the foundation’s work.

Casey is a Financial Planning Consultant at Anthem Advisors of Raymond James and was an educator for 18 years. She is Secretary of Impact100 Genesee County, a board member of Funding the Future, a board member and Ambassador for the Clarkston Chamber of Commerce, and founder of Social Oak SouthGen, a women’s group that supports local businesses. She lives in Grand Blanc with her husband Eric and son Brayden.

John and his wife Patti have been involved with the foundation since its inception, from securing donations to advising on key decisions.

John is the men’s golf coach at the University of North Carolina, his alma mater, after 12 seasons on the PGA Tour (1987 to 1998). He won the 1987 Provident Classic and the 1993 Buick Southern Open. As a Tar Heel he was a three-time All-American, won the 1984 NCAA Individual Championship, and received the 1984 Fred Haskins Award as National Player of the Year.

Alan spent more than 35 years in the automotive industry, where he built a reputation for service, attention to detail and lasting customer relationships.

Now retired, Alan fills his days with golf, swimming and long walks, and above all with family and friends.

Diane joined The Alexander Foundation in 2012. She recruits golf teams, raises funds and volunteers countless hours to make the annual golf outing a success, bringing dedication and energy to the board.

Originally from Colorado Springs, Diane lives in Flint with her partner Kevin and their daughter Emily, and is active in fundraising at Flint Kearsley High School. She has worked at Floor Source Wholesale & Supply since 2004.