Leah’s Legacy Board of Directors

  • Mark Lacher, Chairperson/CEO

    Mark is the CEO of Lacher Enterprises Inc., Owner of Integrated Paver Systems, and Chairman of the Board Leah’s Legacy. Most importantly husband to Laurie G Lacher and father to Leah Jean Lacher and Dylan Lee Lacher.

  • Kevin Reay, President

    Kevin was Leah’s husband, and he also attended Kansas Wesleyan University. Kevin now lives and works in Salina, Kansas where he regularly attends KWU events as well as other community events.​

  • Laurie Lacher, Secretary & CFO

    Laurie serves as the Secretary of Leah’s Legacy and is also the proud mother of Leah Jean-Lacher Reay.  Laurie has spent most of her career assisting executives in the brokerage, banking, and architectural arenas, and is now focused on this foundation and investing in others, just as her daughter did every day of her nursing career.

  • Makaila Bonanno, Fundraising Strategist

    Makaila was Leah’s best friend who also graduated with a BSN degree from KWU with Leah. Makaila is a registered nurse for Kaiser Permanente, has a loving husband, and named her daughter after Leah. Makaila is honored to be  part of this foundation and continue to help others.

  • Deborah DiMiceli, Marketing Director

    Deborah is the owner of a boutique creative agency and the marketing leader for Cigna in southern California and Nevada. Leah was a very special friend of the DiMiceli family. Deborah is honored to support Leah's Legacy and encourage aspiring nurses.

  • Julie Faith Reay, original CFO

    - In loving memory of Julie Reay -

    Our day was always brighter with you in it; your smile lights up our memories. Your generosity in action and spirit inspires us to focus on the details and settle everything to the penny. We love, appreciate and miss you dearly, friend.