The USG Board of Trustees helps guide our mission and congregational health by providing strategy, setting policy, and ensuring responsible stewardship of resources. The Board works in partnership with staff to support the life of the congregation. Since 2014, the Board has delegated day-to-day operations to the Ministry Executive Team (see MET Job Description) while retaining the responsibilities outlined in the USG by-laws, with collaboration and shared governance at the heart of its approach.

In addition to policy and budget oversight, the Board is actively engaged in advancing USG’s strategic initiatives around building beloved community and centering love in our lives and mission.

 You can reach the Board at board@usguu.org.

USG’s Board of Trustees, 2026-27

Susan Rizack, President (2024-27)

Deborah Coleman, Vice President (2025-28)

Brad Flamm, Secretary (2025-28)

Sara Hertz (2025-27)

Keith Kratz (2024-27)

Mary Kalyna (2025-28)

Anne Bower (2026-29)

Nick Semon (2026-29)

Alexandra Wood (2026-27)

Biographies of Board members (You must be logged into the website to see the bios)

Board Minutes (You must be logged into the website to see the minutes)

Board Responsibilities POLICY 8.27.24
Board of Trustees COVENANT 12.16.25
Oversight by the Board of Trustees POLICY 2.23.18

The Bylaws and additional policies, can be found on the Policies and Procedures page.

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