Knox County Board

Lara Dawson works for RQAW as an Architectural Graduate.  She is married and mother of one. 

Kimiko Kahre is the Information Technology/Internal Control/General Administration Senior Manager.  A Japanese native she has lived in the United States for over 20 years and is married to a Knox County native.

Shyla Beam is a Knox County native and the Director of the Vincennes/Knox County Visitors and Tourism Bureau.  She got involved with the United Way because she felt they do great work in our community.  She serves on the marketing committee and assists with event and campaign promotion.

Tara Ellermann is the Director of Human Resources at Good Samaritan.  She is originally from Mt. Vernon, Indiana but relocated to the area when she married her husband, Andy.  They have 3 children - Cooper, Luke and Mila.  Tara joined the United Way Board in January 2020 and is excited to get more involved and serve Knox County.

Aaron “Tyson” Simms is an Associate Professor of English at Vincennes University where he teaches several writing courses including English composition I and II, Business Communication, Technical Writing, and Cultural Diversity. He enjoys working with community organizations and programs and is excited to currently serve as a board member for The United Way of Knox County, Indiana.