Staff
Kelsey Epp
Executive Director
director@growsheridancounty.org
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A Hoxie native, Kelsey brings a strong commitment to our communities, with a passion for service and a vision for continuing the Foundation's mission of strengthening Sheridan County through charitable giving, community leadership, and meaningful partnerships.
She has played a role in youth and childcare programming, including owning her own daycare and helping bring forth SCCF's daycare initiatives to reality. Her role as Executive Director began in May of 2026. She has a passion for community and ensuring that projects are completed to a high standard. Please get in touch with Kelsey for funding opportunities.
Sofia White
Special Projects Coordinator
projects@growsheridancounty.org
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Sofia joined the foundation in September 2024 in a part-time, temporary role. She focuses on co-leading the Foundation's Strategic Doing efforts as the liaison between active project committees and the Foundation. She also contributes to marketing and graphic design projects to enhance the visibility of the Foundation's work. Her current efforts are on The Pocket Park Project on Main Street.
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A native of Atwood, Sofia previously lived and worked in Hoxie as a chef at The Elephant Bistro and Bar. She also formerly owned and operated her own food truck business, Blue Blaze Pizza. After a brief return to Atwood, she and her husband, Jeremiah, and their two children, Astrid and Atticus, moved back to Hoxie in 2023.
Economic Development
Kerissa Payne
Karissa Payne is the Economic Development Coordinator for the Northwest Kansas Housing and Planning Commission.
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She has an appointment-only office at the Sheridan County Community Foundation building. Please contact Karissa regarding economic development ideas and plans through her contact info below.
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(785) 421-2151
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Northwest Kansas Housing INC
319 N Pomeroy Ave, Hill City, KS 67642