An experienced senior business leader, Jenifer spent the majority of her career in HCM at Paylocity Holding Corporation and Blue Marble Global Payroll. She led the operational expansion of Paylocity from the start-up stage to nearly 3000 employees, supporting 15,000+ clients with more than $300 million in annualized revenue throughout her more than twenty-year tenure.  Serving in various Executive roles Jenifer led her teams to achieve industry-leading client retention, helped take the company public in 2014, and won several awards for service excellence and employee engagement and retention. The company is widely considered a preeminent thought leader in the HR industry as a result of her hard work and focus. At Blue Marble, Jenifer served as COO, managing clients in 170+ countries globally before successfully negotiating the sale of the business and seamlessly transitioning the business and clients.  

Since leaving the corporate world, Jenifer has worked in various business consulting roles and currently serves as a partner at Foresight Companies, a real estate developer focused on improving quality of life through real estate development. Foresight currently has an affordable housing community and a senior housing project under construction.

In addition to her corporate successes, Jenifer proudly serves as a CASA volunteer where she has worked with multiple children and families helping to advocate for abused and neglected children in foster care. Jenifer also serves on the board of Goodie Two Shoes Foundation and dedicates much of her spare time to various charities across the Las Vegas Valley. 

Jenifer earned a B.A from DePaul University with a concentration in Organizational Leadership

Adam Campbell has worked in various finance and accounting roles for the past two decades. He is currently Corporate Controller for a publicly-traded company based in Las Vegas, Nevada that develops, owns, operates, and manages casinos and related hospitality facilities in regional U.S. markets.

Mr. Campbell has been actively involved in giving back to the community. He has had numerous opportunities to work with youth groups and has spent time serving as a leader in different organizations. Adam is looking forward to serving on the Champions for CASA board as the organization strives to make a positive impact in the lives of children. 

Keith E. Wingate is a seasoned Media Consultant with over three decades of industry expertise in marketing, advertising and event promotions in radio and cable.  Keith works for the largest private telecom company in America where the company proudly serves six million homes and businesses across 18 states. Keith has previously worked in several markets across the country including Norfolk, Va, Raleigh-Durham, NC, Charlotte, NC, Memphis, TN and Las Vegas, NV.   

Additionally, Keith also serves as the Chair of the Southwest Region, Diversity & Inclusion Council.  In this role, he aligns and executes the company’s national inclusion strategy that amplifies the company’s culture, talent brand and employment value proposition to its 4,500+  employees.  He also co-leads all internal and external diversity initiatives, with the goal of increased employee, customer, supplier and community engagement.

In 2014, Keith earned an Executive Masters in Business Administration from UNLV.  He also holds a Bachelor’s degree from Hampton University, one of the nation’s top-ranking historically black colleges and universities (HBCU).  He is also an adjunct professor in the Lee Business School Executive Certificate Business Administration (ECBA) program.

Keith has strong ties to the Las Vegas community where he volunteers his time to support marginalized youth. He is a dedicated Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for the 8th Judicial Court in Las Vegas, NV and a Volunteer Education Advocate (VEA) for the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada. He has also served as a former board member for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Nevada.

Keith has received numerous honors and awards including the 2014 induction into the Nevada Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame and is a three-time recipient of Consultant of The Year and Winner’s Circle recognition.
 

Mike was an only child raised by a hardworking mother. His maternal aunt lived close by with her eight children and they were his “brothers and sisters!”  Mike was anxious to serve his Country and enlisted in the Air Force after graduating high school. He retired after serving twenty-eight meritorious years in the medical field. His family has always been important to Mike, and he felt that he was extremely fortunate.  

He wanted to give back to the Las Vegas community and while on active duty, he became aware of the Clark County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program.  Mike completed 33 hours of training and was sworn in as a CASA volunteer in 2001. After retiring from the Air Force, Mike enrolled at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and received double bachelor’s degrees in Criminal Justice and Human Services Counseling. His degrees fit in perfectly with the CASA program and Mike’s interests in law and psychology, with a special emphasis on children and families. Mike served as a CASA volunteer until 2006 when he joined the CASA staff as a Volunteer Coordinator. Mike served in that position until his retirement from Clark County in August 2020. 

Mike treats others as family and always lifted CASA volunteers’ spirits when they walked into his office, not only by providing guidance, but also water, candy, and hugs, not exactly in that order! He continues to serve as a CASA Volunteer Peer Coordinator for fifteen outstanding CASA volunteers. 

Chris Duhrkoop is a passionate advocate for children, families, and community, and the visionary force behind Share in the JOY, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting vulnerable populations through compassion-driven programs and collaborative outreach.

With deep roots in the Las Vegas Valley since 2007, Chris is dedicated to uniting nonprofits, businesses, and volunteers around a common goal: to bring dignity, stability, and JOY to those who need it most. He currently serves on the board of Champions for CASA, where he helps support the work of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and elevate the voices of children in foster care.

Chris’s commitment to service extends beyond Share in the JOY through volunteer work with respected organizations, including Ronald McDonald House, St. Jude’s Ranch for Children, and The Snoop Youth Football League. He is a proud member of Central Christian Church in Henderson, where his faith continues to guide his service.

But of all his roles, none means more than that of father. Chris’s greatest mission is to lead by example and showing his children that kindness, courage, and action have the power to transform lives. Whether he’s coordinating volunteers, building partnerships, or serving on the front lines of a donation drive, Chris embodies what it means to Share in the JOY.

CASA PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR       

Sheila has worked in the areas of Child Welfare/Family Advocacy for more than 38 years, serving 25 of those years with the Eighth Judicial District CASA Program.   

Experience & Accomplishments: 

• Began career in child welfare arena with the State of Louisiana in 1984
• After transitioning to Las Vegas in 1993- worked as Family Self Sufficiency Case Manager for Clark County Housing Authority 1994-1997. 
• Joined Eighth Judicial District Court-CASA Program in 1997, as a Volunteer Coordinator and later became Program Administrator in June 2006. In November 2009, the position was restructured and additional responsibilities were added, including management of the CASA Program.
• Represented CASA Program on various local and statewide committees: 
  • Clark County Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) (Since August 2002)  
  • CAC representative on Statewide Citizen Review Panel (2015-2021)
  • Statewide Court Improvement Program (CIP) Select Committee & 8th Judicial District Court–Court Improvement Council (Since April 2012)                
  • Nevada’s Children’s Commission (Since August 2017)  
• Children’s Justice Task Force (2016-2021)
• My Brother’s Keepers-Community Engagement Task Force (2017-2019)              
• Graduated from Clark County Leadership Forum (2007) and Clark County Management Academy (2010) 

Pamela Kendall brings a lifelong passion for advocacy and community service to her role as Executive Director of Champions for CASA. With deep roots in nonprofit leadership and a heart for vulnerable youth, Pam has dedicated her career to building programs that uplift and empower. Having built an earlier career in media sales, Pam’s background spans decades of volunteer work supporting children in foster care, military families, and underserved communities across Nevada.

In addition to her leadership with Champions for CASA, Pam is a dedicated volunteer and advocate for numerous impactful organizations. She helped launch the Nevada chapter of Folds of Honor, serves on the board of Behind The Blue supporting Southern Nevada’s law enforcement families, and actively contributes to A Whole Lotta Kindness, which empowers at-risk and aged-out foster youth. She is also involved with Kickz For Kidz, a program that upcycles high-end sneakers to boost confidence in underserved youth.

As a former Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteer herself, Pam’s heart is firmly rooted in ensuring every foster child has someone in their corner. Her passion lies in changing the story for kids in care—guiding them toward stability, independence, and hope. That mission drives her daily work to recruit, retain, and recognize CASA volunteers who stand up for Nevada’s most vulnerable children.

Olivia Foster brings both professional skill and lived experience to her role at Champions for CASA. Having spent her early years in foster care, Olivia has a deep understanding of the challenges our youth face and a powerful commitment to changing the narrative for others.

A proud graduate of Purdue University with a degree in communications, Olivia’s background includes work in journalism and television production. Her ability to communicate with empathy and clarity has strengthened our outreach and storytelling efforts. Olivia’s resilience, compassion, and passion for advocacy make her an invaluable member of our team.