Options Domestic & Sexual Violence Services announces the appointment of its newest member of its board of directors.
Joining the board of directors is Jacob Ternes. “Our newest board member brings with him the passion and experience to support the needs of survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and is committed to bringing help, hope and healing to the victims and survivors we serve,” Jennifer Hecker, executive director. “We have a strong foundation of leadership in place and are pleased to have Jacob share his enthusiasm and insightful perspectives as a member of our board.”
Ternes is assistant director of the Memorial Union at Fort Hays State University. He previously served as Coordinator of Student Involvement and Greek Life where he was an active partner with the Women’s Leadership Project and a member of the Violence Prevention Task Force to address gender-based violence on campus. While in college Ternes helped raise funds to support SOS, Inc. in Emporia, a non-profit organization providing services, education, and advocacy to victims of domestic and sexual violence. He is a graduate of Leadership Hays and is a member of the Hays Area Young Professionals. Ternes is a recipient of The Markley Award from the NACA Central Region in 2018, the Outstanding New Professionals award from the NACA Central Region in 2017, and a 2015 Man of Merit award winner from Fort Hays State.
Edie McCracken, director of the Fort Hays State Memorial Union, supports Ternes’ appointment to the board, stating “Jacob will be an excellent addition to the Options Domestic Sexual Violence Services Board of Directors. We support his services to the Hays community and appreciate the opportunity to further strengthen ties between FHSU and Options.”
The Options Board of Directors includes:
President, Jason Werner of Nex-Tech Wireless
Vice-President, Michele Schlitter of RANS Designs
Interim Secretary, Marsha Bouker, retired
Treasurer, Ivonn Vargas of Thomas County Juvenile Services
Member-at-Large, Deb Tremblay, retired
Member-at-Large, Natasha Finley of Thomas County
Member-at-Large, Dr. Alicia Bean of Russell Regional Hospital
Member-at-Large, Jacob Ternes of Fort Hays State University
Executive Director, Jennifer Hecker
If you or someone you know needs help because of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking, call Options free Helpline at 800-794-4624 for help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Options Domestic & Sexual Violence Services, Inc. is a non-profit agency dedicated to empowering individuals who experience domestic, sexual, interpersonal, or stalking violence through individual support while educating our communities to identify and confront the causes of violence in society. Options provides services to 18 counties in Northwest Kansas. Options voluntary services are always provided free of charge, and with complete confidentiality.