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Our Mission

At Veterans United Foundation, we're on a mission to enhance lives. We give back to Veterans and military families who have sacrificed so much for us. We plant seeds of hope and opportunity in the communities we call home. We partner with local and national nonprofit organizations who are on the ground making a difference.

The passion and generosity of the employees at Veterans United Home Loans fuel this commitment. Nearly 90% of Veterans United employees donate at least 1% of their salary to fund Veterans United Foundation.

Our Story

Veterans United Home Loans employees created Veterans United Foundation in 2011. The goal was to intensify and expand the impact of our giving initiatives by creating our own charitable arm, knowing we achieve more collectively than we ever could individually.

The Foundation is funded from employee contributions that are matched dollar-for-dollar by the company. More than $1 million was raised in the first year alone. By 2015, that number exceeded $50 million. In 2025, we surpassed $155 million. Employees also take an active role in referring possible needs to the foundation and showing the community support through volunteer work.

Our Leadership

Veterans United Foundation Staff

Builds relationships within our company, in our communities and with our many partners, while also facilitating all donation requests.

  • Erika Pryor, Foundation Manager
  • Brooke Frisby, Senior Foundation Coordinator
  • Piper Brintnall, Foundation Coordinator
  • Monti Ferrell-Nelson, Foundation Coordinator
  • Molly Froidl, Foundation Coordinator
  • Sarah Yeagle, Foundation Coordinator
  • Sierra Croy, Administrative Assistant
  • Victor Bradford, Social Impact Team Lead
  • Halle Paulus, Marketing Copywriter

Veterans United Foundation Committee

Consists of Veterans United employees who are elected by their peers to serve a two-year term and review all donation requests.

  • Columbia, MO
  • Kelsey Allen
  • Tim Alvis
  • Alexis Christman
  • Jenn Cooper
  • Bailey Ganz
  • Harris Giger
  • Chasity Williams
  • Lenexa, KS
  • Kurt Dearing
  • Bryce Edmondson
  • Kaylyn Nowack
  • Tracy Wood
  • Remote
  • Justin Abbott
  • Tommy Ghormley
  • Brandon Tiefenauer
  • Suzanne Wilhelm
  • St. Louis, MO
  • Jenn Bowles
  • Nikki Donnelly
  • Reed Murray
  • Sydney Ovaitt
  • Doug Teadt
  • Springfield, MO
  • Jade Benhardt
  • Amelia Brother
  • Jacob Edwards
  • Courtney Schultz

Veterans United Foundation Board of Directors

Oversees Veterans United Foundation, providing guidance and focus for the big-picture mission.

  • Erik Morse, President
  • Jess Vomund, Secretary
  • Emily Wulff, Treasurer
  • Brock Cooper
  • Nate Johnson
  • Liz Lea
  • Dave Munns

Strong Partnerships That Make A Difference

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