Board of Directors
Maureen Leisure, Co-Founder, retired from Emerson Climate Technologies as a Materials Analyst. During 23 years of service, she held positions in Customer Service, Shipping, Executive Secretary and then Materials Analyst. Changing Footprints is a dream come true and a wonderfully satisfying way of providing humanitarian aid and community service. She was awarded the 2009 DAR Good Citizenship Award and received the prestigious Jefferson Award in 2018. Maureen resides in Greenfield IN. She enjoys her 3 grown children and 14 grandchildren and is an avid sports fan.
Amanda Wanlass, President of the Board, found her way to Changing Footprints when her church women's group charged her with finding a way to serve the Afghan refugees temporarily housed at Camp Atterbury in 2021. She fell in love with the work Changing Footprints does and the welcoming nature of the organization and has been volunteering ever since. In addition to her service on the board, she is a shoe sorting session leader, and heads up the community shoe rack program for the Indy North Changing Footprints location. She is also actively involved in environmental education and conservation nonprofit work. She enjoys reading, hiking and
playing board games with her husband and five children.
Bob Broughton, Co-Founder and Board Vice-President, was working in 2004 with Maureen in the materials department at Emerson when she shared the story of foot injuries (due to lack of shoes) causing limb amputations in Afghanistan. Together, they realized that they could collect quality used shoes and make a real difference in the world. That was the birth of Changing Footprints in Rushville (Maureen) and Indianapolis (Bob). Bob has a great family, had a good career, and is enjoying retirement to the fullest through Changing Footprints, Indy Election Volunteers, and family skiing trips. Bob has lived his entire adult life in Indianapolis and has been married for more than 35 years to his (truly) better half Chris, with two wonderful yet completely different sons.
Linda Levi, Board Treasurer and Bookkeeper, grew up in Anderson, IN, but has lived in Rushville with her husband Bruce since 1974. A graduate of Indiana University with graduate work at Ball State University, she has spent the majority of her working life as co-owner of The Sampler in Homer, IN, a furniture manufacturing and retail company. In 2022 the business was sold to a long time employee and she jumped into helping former board member and long time Changing Footprints volunteer Ruth Koelmel at the Rushville location. “Our focus the last two years has been to expand our reach to more and more Rush County families and broaden our support from the volunteer community of churches, individuals and service organizations. Because of our great crew of volunteers, I think that is happening!” In addition to Changing Footprints, she currently serves on the board of the Rush Memorial Hospital Foundation, the Scholarship Committee of the Rush County Community Foundation, and is a volunteer reader at Rushville Elementary School. Linda and Bruce have two sons, Nick, an attorney in Indianapolis, and Jimmy, a software account executive in Reno, NV, two lovely daughters in law and two fun grandsons.
Melissa Slater, Board Secretary, joined the board in 2024 after several years of volunteering at the North Indy location. She coordinates the group sorting activities for the Indy North chapter.
Deb Cherry, Board Member, is originally from Rushville, Indiana moving to Greensboro, North Carolina in 1995. While in Greensboro, Deb was a sales representative for Avery Dennison in their Retail Information Services division focusing on the Tag and Labeling industry for global retail and apparel markets. Her involvement in Changing Footprints began in 2006 as a result of a life-long friendship with the co-founder and a strong desire to help make a difference in the lives of others. Deb and her husband Bob, live on the 120 year old home-place just outside of Greenfield. They are blessed with 12 grandchildren – ranging from 25 to 9 years old! They include 7 grands in college playing 4 different sports in 4 different states—and 2 twin sons coaching high school basketball. Deb was instrumental in creating Changing Footprints Hancock County opening in 2022. She is an active member of Greenfield Christian Church. Deb enjoys playing euchre & board games. Keeping a home in North Carolina, she spends much of her time “south” with 3 siblings, 8 nieces and nephews, her daughter, 2 granddaughters, and her beautiful mother.
Jim Brockmann, Board Member, is a long-time Changing Footprints volunteer who has been key in the success of the Northern Indiana location. He is also active and held leadership positions in his church and the nonprofit 4KenyasKids
Lisa Newhouse, Board Member, is a Farmwife of 47 years. Lisa has been married to Bob Newhouse for 47 years, who is a Farmer, retired electrician and board member of Keystone Cooperative. They had 3 children- Natalie, a nurse, Benjamin, their special needs child who was born with a chromosome disorder who went to live with our Lord in March of 2005, and Ross, a Farmer and crop insurance adjuster. They are proud of their 5 grandchildren. Lisa is a devoted member of Hannegan Christian Church and member of Hannegan Ladies Aid. She attends 2 Bible studies- one at Hannegan Church and Bible study Fellowship. Lisa has been blessed to be a stay at home Mom and to take care of her grandchildren when needed. She is also a member of Tri Kappa Associates of Rushville. Lisa has a passion for helping people in need and especially children.
Scott Splichal, Board Member, is the founder of the Indy South chapter and involved in all Indy South activities including collections, shoe giveaways, publicity and fundraising such as Trivia Night. Scott is known locally as “the shoe man”. Scott believes in giving back and is highly involved in community service. He has been a member of Perry Township Kiwanis for many years. He has been club treasurer for 15 years and on the K.I.D.S. committee for Riley Children's Hospital for 5 years. He has been a board member for Perry Seniors for 5 years and also a member for Wishing Well Fund. He has been the packet pickup chairman for the 500 Festival Mini Marathon for 48 of the race's 50 years. He is also a Make-A-Wish volunteer along with his wife, Cindy. He loves finding time to be with family, golf, traveling with Cindy and doing yardwork. He loves finding new places to eat and is very adventurous. He said he will eat anything as long as it won't eat him.
Reema Rammaha, Board Member, joined the board in 2025 after several years of volunteering at the Indy North location. She is a social worker focused on helping children who are at risk of having a difficult childhood by teaching them how to speak up for themselves and learn life skills. She has three young children of her own and they enjoy doing crafts together, doing movie night, and board games.
Kathy Niemcewicz, Board Member, has been with Changing Footprints for almost 6 years. She moved to Indiana from Buffalo, NY 8 years ago after becoming widowed and now lives with her son. She has always had a heart for missions which began during her 20 years as a military wife. She was involved with charity drives though wives groups and squadron activities. Kathy was a florist for 15 years and worked in the Marine Industry for 7 years. She is in the women's ministry at Southport Heights Christian Church, where Changing Footprints, South Indy is now located. The work of Changing Footprints called to her after she helped with a giveaway, and she has become very active in the organization, including previously serving on the board.
Jon Gainer, Board Member, initially worked with Bob Broughton and Changing Footprints to source shoes on behalf of Wheeler Mission in Bloomington. They partnered to maintain the camp’s supply of shoes and steel-toed boots, equipping program participants for work in the camp and further employment upon graduating. Jon thoroughly valued the volunteer opportunities he was afforded working with CF, and after moving back to Indianapolis, he continued his relationship with the organization by leading weekend sortings at the North Indy location. After being asked to serve as a Changing Footprints board member, Jon gladly welcomed the chance to add more responsibilities and continue to serve.
Gretchen Weerts, Board Member, is a retired teacher having served in Lutheran and Catholic schools for over 35 years. She started volunteering with Northern Indiana CF seven years ago and helped them relocate to Ft. Wayne a year ago. Gretchen is involved in most aspects of CF. She enjoys volunteering at St. Michael Lutheran Church, Ft. Wayne, is a Co-Facilitator with TOPS in New Haven, and enjoys playing pickleball with her husband, Joel.