Speakers

Patty Reeve is a retired CPA and Realtor. She moved full-time to Panora in 2020 after
spending many years enjoying weekends at Lake Panorama. She was soon introduced to Tori’s
Angels and began working with the foundation’s fundraising committee in early 2023. She has
found the Tori’s Angels volunteers to be a dedicated and generous group, and believes there
can be few causes more worthy than fighting for children’s lives. In addition to Tori’s Angels, she
is involved with P.E.O., raising funds to support women’s education, and several other local
community groups that work for the betterment of Panora and Guthrie County.

JoAnn Alumbaugh is a freelance writer specializing in agriculture. She spent 16 years with
Wallaces Farmer magazine and has also worked for Farms.com, MorganMyers Marketing & PR
and Farm Journal before starting Alumbaugh Communications. JoAnn became involved with
Tori’s Angels Foundation in 2013 and presently serves as vice-president of the board. She is
inspired by the families supported by Tori’s Angels and in awe of their courage and fortitude.
JoAnn is also involved with P.E.O., American Independent Business Women, Iowa Master Farm
Homemakers Guild and the Ag Communicators Network.

Kirby Klinge is a 40-year resident of Panora where he served as Plant Manager
for Cargill Corporation, involved in both sales and operations. He has been an
active volunteer in Tori's Angels from its inception and a board member for several
years focusing on the fundraising committee.  He currently is a substitute teacher
at Panorama Schools and is active in several other community projects. He has been
recognized as Panora’s Citizen of the Year and is a passionate supporter of Tori’s Angels
Foundation.

MJ Brown retired after 50 years with Critchett Piano & Organ Company as vice-president of
finance. While in Des Moines, she served as President and long-time board member of the Civic
Music Association and the Women’s Reciprocity Group of which she has been a 40-year
member. After moving to Lake Panorama in 1994, she immersed herself in the community and
is active in several organizations, including P.E.O., AIBW and others. In addition, she serves as
Director of Choirs at the United Methodist Church. Since joining the Tori's Angels board, she
focuses on event coordination and fundraising.