Blue Ridge Education Foundation (BREF) is an all-volunteer, 501(c)3 non-profit organization that funds unique educational opportunities for students throughout the Blue Ridge school district in Lakeside, Arizona.
BREF grant funding is made possible through the support of the community, and funding is distributed to Blue Ridge teachers through a selective grant application process.
Educational projects funded can include hands-on resources or programs, such as classroom or laboratory equipment, educational field trips, educational programs or software, or other worthy educational opportunities.
President - Glen Newhart, Chief Development Officer at Summit Healthcare
Treasurer - Kent Brooksby, Finance Director for Town of Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ
Secretary - Bryan Hayes, Liability Insurance Agent at Farmer's Insurance
Board Member - Jeffrey McKee, Financial Adviser at Edward Jones
Board Member - Chuck Waldo, Teacher at Blue Ridge High School
Board Member - Tamara Hayes, Recruiter for Buena Vista Children's Services
Board Member - Heidi Shumway, Owner of Splash and Dash Car Wash
Board Member - Steve Pansulla, Associate Broker at Realty Executives
Board Member - representative of Blue Ridge PTO
Board Member - representative of the BR Senior Night Lock-in Group
Address & Contact
- City:
- Pinetop-Lakeside
- State:
- AZ
- Zip:
- 85929
- Phone:
- For information about BREF, call Bryan Hayes: (928) 205-3379
- Category:
- Non-Profit Organization