BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tamara Walker, President and Executive Director
Mrs. Walker worked as a professional fundraiser for 10 years for Northwestern Athletics. She also has a mathematics undergraduate and graduate degree from Miami University and taught at the junior high, high school and college level. She is the widow of Randy Walker.
Abbey Boudreau, Secretary
Ms. Boudreau has a bachelors in Music Education from Miami University, has worked as a music teacher in public schools and runs her own business as a private piano and voice teacher. She also works as a development assistant for the Anne Arundel County Public Library system. She is the daughter of Randy Walker.
Jeremy Walker, Treasurer & Social Media Director
Mr. Walker works for Total Quality Logistics, Chicago. Previously he worked in the advertising industry for over 10 years as an account executive. He also has experience working as a recruiting assistant for Northwestern University Football, a Division I major college football program. Jeremy has an undergraduate degree from Northwestern University. He is the son of Randy Walker.
Michael Detrick, Member-at-Large
Mr. Detrick has worked in the travel industry for 42 years with responsibilities ranging from various roles at a major airline, computer reservation system company. Most recently he was Vice President - Managing Director of a travel agency. He was a lifelong dear friend of Randy Walker.
Brian Boudreau, Member-at-Large
Mr. Boudreau has worked as an analyst for the US federal government for 16 years. He has led many teams and served on multiple community boards. He is a graduate of Miami University and earned a master's degree from the University of Arizona. He is the son-in-law of Randy Walker.
Elizabeth Kerr, Member-at-Large
Ms. Kerr earned an MBA from Kellogg of Northwestern University in marketing and health care administration. She owned a successful health care management company where she focused on sales, marketing, account management and contract negotiation. She has served on many boards and has experience in fundraising. Liz worked with Randy as the President of the Northwestern Gridiron Network and one whom he called “friend”.
Dean Kelley, Member-at-Large
Mr. Kelly is the President of Abbott Land Corporation, in Chicago, overseeing operations and managing all aspects of real estate for the company. He was on the Northwestern Gridiron Network board for 15 years, serving as president for two years. He has an undergraduate degree from Northwestern University and is a graduate of Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management. Dean is one of the special group of friends Randy Walker called “my guys”.
William Semmer, Member-at-Large
Mr. Semmer is a managing director at William Blair of Chicago, overseeing institutional equity sales, with focus on high quality growth companies. He is a graduate of DePauw University and of Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management. Bill is one of the special group of friends Randy Walker called “my guys”.
Rob Walker, Member-at-Large
Mr. Walker was a teacher, coach, a High School Principal, an Assistant Superintendent, and a Superintendent in public education in Ohio. He is now retired but active in educational consulting. He is the brother and best friend for life of Randy Walker.