Meet the Team

Board President

Barb was born and raised in Memphis, TN. She began her career with a move to Atlanta where she completed a B.A. in Secondary Education and English. After spending time working at the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Barb made the move to Winona lake with her late husband so he could attend Grace College Seminary.  

Now, 45 years later, Warsaw has been her home ever since. She has served as a Documentation and Training Specialist for most of her career at a variety of local organizations like Zimmer Biomet and the Kosciusko County Convention & Visitors Bureau. During this time, she also acquired an associate degree in Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University and Taught Microsoft Suite computer training.  Barb is now retired but keeps quite busy. She has three adult children and three grandchildren. In her free time, she serves as a Shelter Advocate at the Beaman Home and volunteers at Warsaw Community Church. Additionally, she is in the Directors Club at Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts and is a member of the Lakeland Community Choir.

Marlene is President & CEO of EnPak LLC, a company she co-founded in 2011. EnPak is a provider of packaging, labeling and inventory management services for the medical device industry. 

Prior to EnPak Marlene worked for Johnson & Johnson for 19 years where she held positions of increased responsibility in multiple functions including Regulatory Compliance, Quality Systems, and IT Project and Portfolio Management. She earned her BS in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University and her MS in Quality and Regulatory Affairs from Temple University.  

Marlene and her husband Robert grew up in New York City and have been married for 30 years. They have two children, Victoria 27 and Ethan 17. They moved to Warsaw in 1999, when J&J acquired DePuy, and they love the area. Marlene is very active in the community and was recognized as the 2018 Women of the Year, by the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce, for meritorious public service to her fellow citizens. She is currently a member of the Goshen Health Board of Directors, Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, the Live Well Kosciusko Board of Directors, and a Leader of the Todos Juntos community organization.

 Alyx is newer to Kosciusko County but has become quickly invested in her community. She has a bachelor's degree in Biology from Indiana State University & a master's degree in Public Health from University of Indianapolis. During her time in graduate school, Alyx's focused areas of research included health disparities & inequalities and overall population health.

 Currently, Alyx is the Adult Services Director at Cardinal Services of Indiana where she oversees all programs offered to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Previously, Alyx has served as the Director of Operations at Heartline Pregnancy Center.

Alyx enjoys giving back to those in her community. She is both a mentor and ambassador for Big Brothers Big Sisters, a board member of Altrusa, a women's mentor at Fellowship Missions, and an active member of First Christian Church. In her free time, Alyx likes to spend time with her husband & dogs, visit family, travel, and work on DIY projects around the house. 

Peter is a Principal Scientist at DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction, a Johnson & Johnson company. He works in R&D and is an expert in Tribology (a science of friction, wear and lubrication), MRI safety and ASTM/ISO testing method development.   Peter was born in Taiwan. He got polio when he was 6-month old, which resulted in limping of his right leg. His childhood dream was to study in the medical field to help people move. He achieved the goal by completing his PhD in Biomedical Engineering from University of Southern California and joining the orthopedics industry.   Peter is also a Distinguished Toastmaster of Toastmasters International. Through Toastmasters, Peter found his voice, and he would like to help others to find theirs. Peter has lived in Warsaw, Indiana for more than 20 years. He’d like to give back to the community and is excited to be a board member for Live Well Kosciusko.

Jacolby is currently a part of the Help Desk team at Winona IT. One of the things he loves about his job is how it connects him with people here in our community.

Jacolby grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and was involved in sports all through college. Through some of the great coaching examples he was exposed to in high school and college, he developed a passion for coaching and mentoring student athletes. After graduating from Monmouth College with a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Jacolby got to spend 3 years coaching college football at the Division III level before moving to the area.

While Jacolby is relatively new to Kosciusko County, he has a passion for health and wellbeing, people, and our community. He and his wife Madison live in Winona Lake and attend First Baptist Church. He is excited to give back to the community as a board member for Live Well Kosciusko and continue to connect with and serve those in the community.

Brandon Stewart graduated with a degree in Business Marketing from Indiana University. Through college, Brandon worked in the banking and orthopedic industries. In 2013, Brandon shifted his career towards financial planning. Currently, he is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones in Warsaw, IN serving clients with investment advice, financial planning, and business planning. He holds the CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, and CEPA® designations which all are geared towards different areas of the financial planning process. He is a board member for Lakeland Christian Academy and is an Ambassador for the Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, Brandon serves on multiple financial committees for businesses and foundations in Kosciusko County. 

 Lorena Oplinger is the Director of Childcare and Inclusive Programming at the Parkview Warsaw YMCA. In this role, she leads a talented team dedicated to designing and implementing inclusive programs that enrich the lives of children and families in our community. Lorena holds a Bachelors degree in Journalism from Grace College. In addition, Lorena has prior work experience in Human Resources.

Lorena takes great pride in fostering a collaborative work environment where her team feels supported and empowered. Organizing events like the Daddy-Daughter Dance has allowed her to utilize her organizational and communication skills to create meaningful experiences that bring people together. She is committed to ensuring that the programs she is engaged in exceed expectations. She focuses on creating top tier experiences that are financially sound, grant compliant, and operationally excellent.

Lorena is passionate about leadership and strives to balance professionalism with a personal touch. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, serving at church, and volunteering at local community events.

Serving her community through her position on the Live Well Kosciusko Board of Directors provides the opportunity for Lorena to bring her dedication and experience to a broader platform, advancing initiatives that make a lasting impact.

 Brenda Rigdon is the CEO of Hoosier Nonprofit Consulting, LLC. In this role, Brenda supports non-profit executives and boards with strategic support, training, and fundraising consultancy. Brenda holds a bachelor’s degree in public administration from Indiana University. Brenda has served our community in the past as the Executive Director for Kosciusko Literacy Services and as the Chief Development Officer for the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. Brenda is passionate about and successful in building strategic capacity and organizational development. She is a community leader who volunteers to support her church and the organizations that have a positive impact on our community.