A Community-Led Effort

This initiative is being led by a dedicated group of Boulder Elementary parents, working alongside the SD2 Board. Funds will be privately raised and managed by the Billings Community Foundation. This means that all contributions to this campaign are tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Once constructed, the gym will be donated and turned over to SD2, ensuring long-term sustainability for future generations of students.

Stephanie Nelson, Campaign Chair & Project Manager
A Billings native and Boulder alum, Steph brings nearly 20 years of commercial real estate expertise to the campaign. She leads Rove Management at NAI Business Properties and is proud to have her daughter Avery as a third-generation Boulder student.

Emily LeVeaux, Special Events & Grant Writing
Emily has managed client engagement at Profitable Ideas Exchange since 2011 and brings her expertise to the campaign’s events and grant writing. A Billings resident since 2013, she enjoys golfing, skiing, and raising her two kids, Jack and Ella.

Kailey Lewis Smith, Grant Writing & Fundraising
A Boulder alum and occupational therapist at OrthoMontana’s Hand Center, Kailey brings both professional expertise and a heart for community to the campaign. A proud mom of two, she’s lending her nonprofit experience to grant writing and fundraising efforts.

Stephanie Waller, Fundraising & Community Engagement
Stephanie brings her passion for philanthropy and education to the gym project, balancing her roles at the Billings Community Foundation, in real estate, and as a guest teacher at Boulder. With two boys at Boulder, one a boulder alum and also a husband who’s a proud alum, she’s deeply invested in seeing this project succeed.

Jessica Lillie — Grant Writing & Fundraising
Jessica is the Development Director for Montana Conservation Voters and brings over 14 years of nonprofit leadership experience in both Washington, D.C., and Montana. As part of the gym committee, she is lending her expertise in grant writing and fundraising to help bring this project to life. She and her husband, Chad, are proud to be part of the Boulder community with their sons, Carter and Hudson. She enjoys family adventures and cheering on her boys.