Junior Achievement Serving St. Joseph County

Some leaders make such an impact, we ask them to take on the job twice!

A heartfelt thank you to Todd Bruce who returned to serve a 2nd term as Board Chair for Junior Achievement serving St. Joseph County two years ago. His vision, dedication, and commitment to our mission have helped drive tremendous growth, including a goal breaking year of student impact and the successful launch of JA JobSpark.

Today, we concluded a productive board retreat with the symbolic passing of the baton to incoming Board Chair, Lynch.

We are grateful for all Todd has done to strengthen JA and create opportunities for young people across our community. As we look ahead, we are excited for Andrew’s leadership and the continued momentum of our board and organization!

41 volunteers from 1st Source Bank impacted the lives of 459 students at Monroe Elementary School yesterday while volunteering for Junior Achievement Serving St. Joseph County. Thank you: Anthony Lewis, MBA, AWMA®, RICP®, CFP®, Catherine Davis, Cindy M., Brian Duba, Andrea Bullock, Michael Murphy, Luis Zapata de Alba, Brian Wawsczyk, Bradley Largent, Shelli Workman, Caitlin Sheler, Andrea Wittendorf, Life Elijah Granville, Linae Ewing, Kyle Stork, Evelyn Roderich, CRCM, CAMS, CFE, Sandy Hagan, Scott Thompson, CTP, Alyssa Mariel, Emily Kronewitter, Lynn Chiu CIC, CSRM, CAWC, CCI, Nicole Filson, Chris Strafford, Rob R., Temple Merritt, Jennifer Van Leeuwen, Philip Wiseman, CPA, Stacey Wing, Robyn Minix, Ann Feltz, Charles Pippin, William Vanslager, Cari Sanders, Benjamin Marlatt, Austin Cover, Ashley Goepfrich, Jeff Sanders, Erin Moberg, SHRM-SCP, Ashly Galloway and Mike Szymanski for volunteering your time!

In celebration of National Volunteer Month, we’re proud to recognize one of our dedicated volunteers from a neighboring county who has been making an impact with Junior Achievement since 2017. Over the years, she has led 21 classes and supported students across multiple grade levels.

Her impact has reached 474 students, helping bring real-world experiences and valuable lessons into the classroom. Thank you for your continued commitment to empowering the next generation.

In honor of National Volunteer Month, we're proud to recognize a long-standing JA volunteer from a neighboring county, and her years of dedication to JA students.

“Marta has been a dedicated volunteer for more than 12 years, and her commitment to the students she serves through JA is truly remarkable. She consistently goes above and beyond to support, encourage, and inspire every classroom she enters. We are incredibly grateful for her long-standing service and the positive impact she continues to make year after year.”

Thank you, Marta, for inspiring the next generation!