United Way of Fort Smith Area Staff

Shea Foldvary is the current President and CEO of United Way of Fort Smith Area. He was born and raised in Fort Smith, having graduated from Southside High School and attended the University of Central Arkansas. Shea began his career in Fort Smith working for Weldon, Williams and Lick, Inc. in Human Resources. During his tenure at Weldon, William and Lick, Inc. he was responsible for leading both internal and external initiatives to raise money for United Way of Fort Smith Area, as well as being involved throughout the community. Through his efforts and passion for both the United Way and individuals in the community, he was named the 2015 United Way Campaign Coordinator of the Year for the United Way of Fort Smith Area. Prior to joining United Way, Shea was a Practice Manager for Mercy Fort Smith where he oversaw the day-to-day operation of medical clinics. In 2018, Shea began his career at United Way of Fort Smith Area as the Resource Development Director, where he was responsible for developing and executing annual workplace campaigns, retaining and strengthening individual donor engagement, as well as identifying and cultivating donor prospects. His compassionate heart and desire to help individuals within the community make the United Way of Fort Smith Area a great fit.

Additionally, Shea has served on the Board of Directors for River Valley PRIME and the Fort Smith Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association, where he served as President from 2019 – 2022. He is also a graduate of Leadership Fort Smith (Class of 2022) and Leadership Crawford County (Class of 2020).

Shea is most proud of his family. He and his wife Kristi reside in Greenwood with their sons Hudson and Rhett.

Mitzy Little is the Marketing Director for United Way of Fort Smith Area. She is responsible for marketing United Way to the community through various mediums and promoting year-round awareness of United Way and its Community Partner Agencies. She came to United Way in 2010 after her retirement from the Sebastian County Sheriff’s Department. For most of her career, she worked in communications, coordinating the 911 Emergency Services Dispatch Center. She also worked in Administration, serving as the Administrative Assistant to the Sheriff. She was awarded a Certificate of Congressional Recognition in 2006 for her work in emergency service communications during Hurricane Katrina. Mitzy has a heart for public service and wanted to continue her work in that field, she saw United Way as the organization where she felt she could continue to make a direct impact by helping people in need.

Mitzy enjoys serving and being involved in the community. She is an ambassador for the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce and was named Ambassador of the Year in 2017. She is a graduate of the Leadership Fort Smith Class of 2020.

Mitzy resides in Mansfield with her husband, Charlie. They have two children, Ashley and Chris, and five grandchildren, Jacob, Kristen, Leena, Ledger and Letty.

Angie Ruth is the Director of Finance and Administration for United Way of Fort Smith Area. She is responsible for operational finances, office administration, and management of internal information systems. She is also tasked with maintaining board reports, policy and procedural updates, and by-law requirements. She is the event organizer for and oversees the management of the annual Power of Purse fundraising event in Fort Smith. She began her career at United Way in 2004.

Angie is a lifelong resident of Greenwood where she lives with her husband Jeremy. They have been married for over 20 years. They have two children, Ashley and Hunter, and two grandchildren Baker and CeCe.

Maddie Stojanovic is the Resource Development Director of the United Way of Fort Smith Area. She is a local native, having graduated from Greenwood High School and attended the University of Arkansas Fort Smith as a Lady Lion volleyball player.

While in the College of Business, Maddie worked multiple non-profit internships and led canvassing efforts for the Fort Smith Public Schools Millage Campaign. Maddie began her career at the First National Bank of Fort Smith, where she organized many local impact initiatives as a Community Relations Officer.

Before joining the United Way, Maddie led volunteer efforts for the United Way Classic All Pro Tour since its inception in 2020. These efforts continued with her through her time at ArcBest where she served as the Corporate Social Responsibility Analyst. There, she continued her contributions to the United Way and local community by serving on the Power of the Purse Planning Committee since 2019, was identified to participate as a United Way Community Investment Panelist, and led Partners in Education programming engagements for the Fort Smith Public Schools since 2018.

Additionally, Maddie serves as a member of the UAFS Alumni Advisory Council and College of Business Advisory Board. With extensive exposure to the needs of the local community and its residents, Maddie’s heart to impact the local communities through the United Way of Fort Smith Area makes her a great fit.

Maddie is most grateful for her family. She and her husband, Dusan, have one child, Luka.

Mary-Kate Wewers is the Community Impact Coordinator for United Way of Fort Smith Area. A recent graduate of the University of Arkansas- Fort Smith, class of May 2024, Mary-Kate brings a rich background in community engagement and marketing to the role.

Mary-Kate’s passion for community service began during her six year tenure as a volunteer coach and mentor with the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club. During college, Mary-Kate worked with the Western Arkansas Tennis Association at Creekmore Tennis Center and later gained valuable marketing and communications experience as a Marketing & Social Media Marketing intern with DMA Solutions in Dallas, TX.

Born and raised in Fort Smith, Mary-Kate graduated from Northside High School in 2020 and is an active member of Immaculate Conception Church. In her free time, Mary-Kate enjoys spending quality time with her family, friends, and beloved English Setter, Stella.