Our Team

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(608) 755-4123

LEADERSHIP TEAM

KANDU’s 100+ staff members — led by an 11-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

Linda Ross

Linda Ross

Fund Development Director

Denise Schardt

Denise Schardt

Finance Director

Lynne sumpter

Lynne sumpter

Human Resources Manager

ISAIAH VANCE

ISAIAH VANCE

Client Services Compliance 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.

Joel Chappelle

Joel Chappelle

President

Food Industry Counsel

Michael C. Davis

Michael C. Davis

Vice President

Nowlan Law LLP

Matt Bordwell

Matt Bordwell

Treasurer

Summit Accounting Group

Kim Hesgard

Kim Hesgard

Secretary

Exact Sciences

Aron Bussan

Aron Bussan

First National Bank & Trust

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

President of Henrici’s Management Corporation

Endowment Board

Pat Lyons

Pat Lyons

President

Lycon

Prudence Harker

Prudence Harker

Vice President

LifeCircle

Jenna Anacker

Jenna Anacker

Treasurer

Summit Accounting

Gina Erickson

Gina Erickson

Shannon Kennedy

Shannon Kennedy

SASid

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🎶 Ready to rock? We are! Celebrate KANDU's new location with Nauti-Nauti live in concert. The perfect afternoon of music, food, and fun for the whole family!

Volunteers from Rock County Human Services CPS Family Support came to KANDU for the United Way Blackhawk Region’s Day of Caring. We’re still putting the finishing touches on moving into our new building, so volunteers helped us hang pipe and drape in the theater room, paint different areas ...throughout the building, and organize some storage rooms. Thank you to all the volunteers and the United Way Blackhawk Region!

#liveunited #dayofcaring

We're opening our doors and throwing a party! Join us Saturday, September 28 as we celebrate the grand opening of our new space. Food, fun, and family-friendly activities await!

We are soaking up the last of the summer sun! ☀️ Minds in Motion clients visited Deer Park in Janesville, then took a stroll on the walking path near Milton's branch of the Janesville YMCA, and finished their excursion with a sweet treat from Cone Zone!

Sharla's Coffee Stop is joining us at KANDU's Grand Opening Party on September 28 with delicious baked goods and some mid-day perk-ups! Luke's Shave Ice, Steve's Deli Dog House & Catering of Janesville, and Auténtica will be there too with more delicious eats! Swing by this... FREE, family-friendly event on Saturday, September 28.

Milton, come meet your new neighbors! KANDU's Grand Opening Party is September 28, featuring live music by Nauti-Nauti, locally made beverages from Timber Hill Winery and Good Works Brewing Co., food trucks serving up delicious eats, and family-friendly activities. Learn more about KANDU ...clients, staff, programs, and services at this community event! FREE ADMISSION 🎟 https://www.kanduindustries.com/event/grand-opening-party/

Livin' and Learnin' went to Palmer Park where Cycling Without Age took clients on trishaw rides, a program provided by the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Rock County. The clients had a great time enjoying the ride and soaking up nature. 🌳

The Cycling Without Age ...program is always in need of volunteers to pilot the trishaw bikes. Anyone interested in volunteering can reach out to the Mobility Manager at 608-757-5408.

The last time the Janesville Area Retired Educators Association - JAREA visited KANDU, they came to a presentation KANDU's Adel Street location in Janesville. This time, they got to visit us at our new location in Milton! We are so grateful for the long-standing support of community ...organizations like Janesville Area Retired Educators Association - JAREA 💙