Meet Our New Co-Executive Directors
Meet & Greet
Join us on April 10th at 5:30 pm at our Downtown Location to meet the dedicated leaders behind Ben’s Bells! Spend time getting to know our new Co-Executive Directors, learn about their vision for kindness in our community, and discover how you can be part of our mission.
Letter from the Board
The Board of Ben’s Bells is thrilled to usher in a new era of leadership—one that prioritizes community engagement as the foundation of our mission. The strength of our organization has always come from the dedication and generosity of those who believe in the power of kindness. Your involvement makes our work possible, and together, we continue to create a more compassionate community.
As part of our commitment to long-term sustainability, we are excited to introduce a Co-Executive Leadership model—an intentional step toward strengthening our organization’s future. After serving as Interim Directors for the past several months, we are proud to officially welcome two remarkable leaders from within our team: Katie Kevershan and Autumn Rentmeester. Together, they bring a combined 34 years of experience, demonstrated dedication to our mission, and a shared vision for growth and impact.
Autumn Rentmeester brings 24 years of expertise in fundraising and leadership, while Katie Kevershan contributes 10 years of operational management and culture development experience. Their complementary strengths, combined with a deep-rooted commitment to Ben’s Bells’ mission, will not only sustain but elevate our work in the community.
As Co-Executive Directors, Autumn and Katie will strategically enhance both fundraising and operational practices to ensure the organization’s long-term success. Their deep knowledge of Ben’s Bells—our mission, programs, staff, and supporters—positions them uniquely to guide us into this exciting new chapter.
This leadership team is committed to expanding community engagement, diversifying funding sources, refining our programming, and strengthening public awareness of how kindness shapes and benefits our community. We look forward to working together alongside you: our volunteers, educators, and supporters, to continue to create a kinder, more connected community.
Please join us in celebrating and welcoming Katie and Autumn to their new roles!
With gratitude,
The Ben’s Bells Board
Quote from Ben’s Bells Founder, Jeannette Maré regarding the new leadership
“I’m thrilled to see Katie Kevershan and Autumn Rentmeester step into their roles as co-executive directors of Ben’s Bells! With years of experience in our organization, they bring a deep commitment to kindness, responsible leadership, and community connection. Their enthusiasm for expanding our partnership with the University of Arizona and making programs more visible and accessible will help kindness thrive in every corner of our community.” – Jeannette
Director Bios:
With a decade of service at Ben’s Bells, Katie has held several key roles culminating in the position of Co-Executive Director. Katie is dedicated to advancing the organization’s mission to inspire kindness throughout the community. Leveraging a strong foundation in Sociology from the University of Arizona, she combines a deep understanding of social dynamics with practical expertise in human resources, underscored by a SHRM-CPcertification. As a Tucson native, she is deeply rooted in the local community and passionate about fostering positive change. She is happily married to her high school sweetheart and prefers to spend her free time hiking, gardening, or relaxing with a good book and her two dogs.
Autumn Rentmeester is a proud local Tucsonan who believes in the power of kindness and philanthropy. She has over 20 years experience as a leader, professional facilitator, and fundraiser. In her role as Co-Executive Director at Ben’s Bells she enjoys being out in the community to share the mission and practice of kindness. Autumn supports her community by volunteering with various non-profits, serving on multiple boards and helping at her daughters’ schools.
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