KennedyStrong Board Members

Lisa Ramsey

Team Owner -Buyers Specialist

The Ramsey Group

Lisa and her husband Mark founded The Ramsey Group at Keller Williams Realty in 2003. They are proud to hold the highest Customer Satisfaction of any REALTOR’s around. In addition to leading her team at The Ramsey Group, Lisa and her husband Mark enjoy volunteering at their church and helping others grow their businesses through modeling and mentoring. Lisa enjoys working with volunteer coordination and partnerships with KennedyStrong Foundation. Most importantly, she enjoys working on strategic business development of KSF and guiding focus and mission to meet our goals.

Lisa is passionate about being outside, all things family, Panthers football and flying through the skies beside her husband.

Zack Roehrs

Athletics Supervisor – City of Concord Parks and Recreation Department

Zack Roehrs has been dedicated to serving his community since 2013. He became part of the City of Concord in 2015, where he currently holds the position of Athletics Supervisor for the Parks and Recreation Department. In this role, Zack is responsible for overseeing and supervising a variety of athletic programs, road race events, and the City pool. His commitment to enhancing community engagement through sports and recreation has played a vital role in the development and success of Concord’s recreational offerings. He is deeply passionate about sports and creating equitable opportunities for all through recreational programs.

Zack is a graduate of Barton College with a BA in Sport and Business Management. He is dedicated to spending quality time with his three beautiful daughters and his wife, who are the center of his life. In his free time, he enjoys hitting the golf links and playing hockey, balancing his professional and personal passions with the activities he loves.

Christine Manning

Experienced Educator at Corvian Community School
Christine has worked in classrooms since 1994. She has worked with kids from preschool through middle school, in English, Math and Science. She has been the grade level liason for her school and worked with administration in building curriculum. Christine graduated from UNC Charlotte with a BA in Elementary Education and is currently pursuing her Masters degree. She leads event coordination for the KennedyStrong Foundation. She is also an active participant in Autism Speaks.
 
Christine is passionate about her family of 5, Panthers football, trips to the caribbean and great food. 

Betsy Boone

Founding Member

Betsy (Kennedy’s Mom), and her husband are the cofounders of KSF. Betsy has been in sales & business development for 20 years. Her advocacy work began 6 years ago when Kennedy was born. She gains momentum on a regular basis by inspiring others to look for their own capabilities & opportunities for inclusion & integration in every area of life. 

Betsy is a graduate of Appalachian State University and resides in  Charlotte, NC with her husband and four children.

Brendon Boone

Founding Member

Brendon (Kennedy’s Dad), co-founded KSF with his wife Betsy. Brendon has been in finance and Banking for 30 years. His commitment to advocacy began when they received the prenatal  diagnosis of Trisomy 21 also known as Down syndrome. He is an active participant of the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Charlotte, serving as President for the 2020-2022 term. Brendon is a graduate of University of North Carolina at Charlotte and resides in Charlotte, NC with his wife and four children. 

Vision Statement

The KennedyStrong Foundation sees an inclusive world where individuals with Down syndrome and intellectual/developmental disabilities are contributing members within their communities and living out their dreams of independence.