We are Uncover VC
Our Mission
Uncover VC creates positive social impact through civic engagement services and programs that connect people and spark action.
It’s not only important to want to help, it’s vital to understand what our community actually needs. We identify communities with the most need and connect them with individuals & organizations best suited to serve them. Everyone has unique skills, talents, and privilege. It’s our goal to help people recognize these strengths and share them with those who need it.
The Uncover Story
In 2013, lifelong friends Brent Lager and Brent Lobdell from Kansas City began a search for a meaningful way to give back to their community. It took two frustrating months of research and unreturned phone calls and emails before their search was over. They knew there had to be a better way — if it was easier to find fulfilling ways to give back, more people would do it. Uncover KC was born.
In the first five years, their mission led to 20,000 volunteers, 50,000 service hours, and $1.3 million saved by area nonprofits. Uncover KC has since become a vital collective impact organization, creating programs and services that bring together individuals, businesses, nonprofits, foundations, education, and government to work more efficiently toward common goals for maximum impact and a stronger community. That is what Uncover is all about — impact.
Then, in early 2024, the dream expanded to new parts of the country, including Daytona Beach. After several months of research, exploration and planning, Uncover Volusia County officially launched.
None of this would be possible without the dedication, passion, and combined effort of a small but mighty full-time staff, volunteers, board of directors, advisory members, donors, and supporters. Together, they create the supportive, inclusive culture that continuously breeds innovation, creativity, and growth.
How we’ve helped
Hours
Connected
Nonprofits
Join Our Team
Do you want to join the Uncover VC family? Have any experience with organizing or planning events? What about graphic design? There are plenty of ways you can get involved. UVC services are growing and we’re looking for more community members of Volusia County to help.
Staff & Board Leadership
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ian Stanford
Darryan Fields
Adrienne Fleck
Daren Fristoe
Staff
VOLUNTEER STAFF
Chelsey Butts University of Missouri – Kansas City
Ruth-Ann Clurman Information Services Director
Debbie Coats Debra L. Coats, CPA
Luca Ferrieri Client Services
Aaron Houx Vanguard Packaging
Matt Judd Spotlight Analyst Relations
Danny Lobdell MVP Law Firm
Emma Sauer University of Missouri – Kansas City
Mya Shepherd Photography/Videography
Vipada (Ann) Songsermsawad Graphic Designer
Jim Wilkinson Financial Services
Iyanla Williams KC Shepherd’s Center
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Nikki Clark Verus Consulting
Scott Crist First Business Bank
Mark Davis Realquantum
Kaylie Kappelmann Ball State University
John Koster JR & Co. Roofing Contractors
Mike Payne Retired Radio Broadcast Manager
Nicole Phillips Treasury Prime