Jane Corman Anderson grew up in Minneapolis Kansas amid a childhood filled with outdoor experiences; hiking the prairie, swimming in ponds, and canoeing on the Solomon River. After high school she graduated from Marymount College with a degree in Theater and English. She has spent over fifteen years in advancement work at both Kansas Wesleyan University and Bethany College. Jane has enjoyed living in Salina with her husband Brad for over 35 years. Since childhood her love of nature has never wavered, and she is an avid gardener. One of Jane’s greatest joys in her life was to introduce her children to nature, and now she enjoys doing the same for her grandchildren.
A dedicated and enthusiastic volunteer board of directors guides the Friends of the River Foundation’s strategic direction. Members are eligible to serve up to two consecutive three-year terms.
Dr. Brad Stuewe, President
Shannon Buchanan, Vice President
Melissa Bixby, Treasurer
Dr. Curtis Stevens, Secretary
Gustaf Applequist
Lloyd Davidson
Melissa Ivey
Tom Hemmer
Tom Martin
Dr. Jeff Rapp
Dee Warren