Our Team

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(608) 755-4123

LEADERSHIP TEAM

KANDU’s 100+ staff members — led by a 7-person leadership team — are dedicated to empowering our clients in employment, social, and daily activities in order to give them the opportunity to achieve their maximum potential and independence.

Kathy Hansen

Kathy Hansen

Executive Director

Julie Smith

Julie Smith

Client Services Director

Jake Reed

Jake Reed

Operations Director

Linda Diedrich

Linda Diedrich

Marketing Director

Isaiah Vance

Isaiah Vance

Client Services Compliance Director

Denise Schardt

Denise Schardt

Finance Director

Lynne sumpter

Lynne sumpter

Human Resources Director

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The KANDU Board of Directors and Endowment Board of Directors are accomplished and dedicated community leaders who guide, support, and advocate for the KANDU mission.

Michael C. Davis

Michael C. Davis

President

Nowlan Law LLP

Aron Bussan

Aron Bussan

Vice President

First National Bank & Trust

Matt Bordwell

Matt Bordwell

Treasurer

Summit Accounting Group

Kim Hesgard

Kim Hesgard

Secretary

Exact Sciences

Joel chappelle

Joel chappelle

President Emeritus

Food Industry Counsel

Ethan Lee

Ethan Lee

City of Janesville

Betsy Nelson

Betsy Nelson

Parent Advocate
Board Emeritus

Amanda Pellizzi

Amanda Pellizzi

Prent Corporation

Tracy Pierner, Ph.D.

Tracy Pierner, Ph.D.

Blackhawk Technical College

Rick Wilson

Rick Wilson

A-Team, Parent Advocate

MICHAEL PROSSER

MICHAEL PROSSER

Henrici’s Management Corporation

Endowment Board

Pat Lyons

Pat Lyons

President

Lycon

Prudence Harker

Prudence Harker

Vice President

LifeCircle

SHANNON KENNEDY

SHANNON KENNEDY

SASid

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We’re raising a glass to our newest partner, The Fireside Theatre for donating their empty wine bottles to KANDU’s repurposed glassware project!

These bottles are being transformed into beautiful, handcrafted drinking glasses by participants in our job training program — helping ...create meaningful work while reducing waste.

With the support of amazing local businesses like The Fireside, we’re able to keep our Monday and Thursday bottle pickup route going strong!

If your business has empty wine bottles to share, give us a call at (608) 755-4123. Let’s turn today’s recycling into tomorrow’s opportunity.

A magical moment as clients from KANDU's Increased Support Program released butterflies—celebrating beauty, freedom, and joy. 🦋💚

🌟 April is National Volunteer Month and we want to give a huge shoutout to the incredible volunteers who have supported KANDU over the years! 💚 Whether you’ve helped set up tables, served food, sold raffle tickets, or simply brought your amazing energy to our events—thank you. You are ...truly the heart behind everything we do!

🙌 We're currently looking for volunteers for our upcoming Grapes & Hops 2025 event—a night of wine, beer, fun, and fundraising! 🍷🍺 If you're looking for a fun way to give back and be part of something special, we’d love to have you on our team!

👉 Interested in volunteering? Click this link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904054CADA822A6F49-56166029-grapes#/

A huge THANK YOU to Staller Estate Winery for joining our growing list of local businesses donating empty wine bottles for KANDU’s newest project — handcrafted drinking glasses made from recycled wine bottles! ♻️✨

Thanks to generous partners like you, we’ve established a ...regular pickup route every Monday and Thursday to collect bottles and give them new life through meaningful employment and sustainable practices.

Does your business have a few cases of empties to donate every week or two? We’d love to hear from you! Call KANDU at (608) 755-4123 to get involved.

Get ready for an unforgettable night at Grapes & Hops 2025, KANDU’s annual fundraiser where your night out helps create meaningful opportunities for people with disabilities.

We’re thrilled to welcome the Mike Dangeroux Band to the stage for an evening of incredible live music ...while you sip, sample, and support KANDU’s mission. Get your tickets today: https://www.kanduindustries.com/event/grapes-hops

🎶 Live music, local flavor, and a great cause — what more could you ask for? 🍷🍻

Clients in our ISP program have been getting creative with diamond art — a relaxing, hands-on activity that encourages focus, patience, and self-expression. Check out the creativity of our clients! Each masterpiece is a reflection of their unique style.

🌸 Spring is in full bloom at KANDU! Clients in our Adult Day Services and Memory Care program spent the day creating beautiful floral arrangements — celebrating the season with color, creativity, and joy.

This hands-on activity isn’t just fun — it also helps clients practice fine ...motor skills and express their unique artistic flair. Every arrangement tells a story, and we’re loving the blooms (and smiles) that are blossoming around here!