Our Board Of Directors

JEFFREY HECK
Board Chair
Jeff Heck, one of 33 Forever’s co-founders and Board Chair, is a civil trial lawyer in Mansfield, Ohio. He is Dani Leedy’s step-father. He is a graduate of The Ohio State University and The University of Florida College of Law. He has over 35 years of extensive courtroom and other legal experience and is admitted to practice law in both Ohio and Florida, as well as several federal courts. Read More

DONNA HECK
President/Treasurer
Donna Heck, 33 Forever’s co-founder and Board President, is also Danielle Leedy’s mother, the inspiration behind 33 Forever. For over 40 years, Donna Heck has been supporting the advancement of business and professional women. She attended Holy Name High School in Cleveland, Ohio and Kent State University before beginning a career in sales in 1979. Read More

JOSHUA LEEDY
Board Vice Chair
Josh Leedy is the 33 Forever Vice Chair and is Dani Leedy’s older bother. He is a graduate of Heidelberg University with a Bachelor’s degree in business. Professionally, Josh is an accomplished executive sales representative for a medical device company covering Ohio, winning multiple sales-based awards over his career. In 7 years with his previous medical device company…Read More

SARA BENNETT
Educational Programming Chair
Sara Bennett is a 33 Forever Board Member and serves as its Educational Programming Chair. She is also Dani Leedy’s younger sister. Sara is currently a high school social studies teacher in Ashville, Ohio for the Teays Valley Local Schools, where she has taught for over 10 years. Read More

NICHOLAS ADAMS
Secretary
Nick Adams is 33 Forever’s Board Secretary. Nick was raised in Lexington, Ohio, where Dani Leedy grew up as well. He is a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Read More

PAT GORDON
Board Member
Pat Gordon of Mansfield, Ohio joined the 33 Forever Board in 2021. She is a graduate of Bowling Green State University and Ashland University and a retired educator with 35 years of experience. Read More
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