BARB GETZ - BOARD TREASURER…

What compels you to serve on the MCF Board? The MCF is such a blessing to the community of Morton. It's hard to find an organization in the community that has not been impacted through the Gather, Grow Grant mission of the MCF. The dollars gathered, grown and then granted will impact Morton and keep our community vibrant for years to come. Who wouldn't want to be part of that!

BARB is currently retired: Treasurer and Business Manager, Morton Consolidated Unit School District (MCUSD) 709

Formal Educational Background\Certifications: B.S Finance, Bradley University, MBA Bradley University, CPA

What unique skills and capabilities do you bring to the Morton Community Foundation Board? Grant-writing, Finance/Investments, Cash Management

What brings you joy and/or energizes you? Traveling, cooking and spending time with family and grandchildren

Tell us about your family. Married to Michael Getz who is a lifelong Mortonite. We have lived in Groveland and Morton since 1987 and raised our 3 children here. Mike and I have 7 grandchildren - 5 live in Morton and 2 live in Birmingham Alabama.