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

Michael Hedrick

Michael Hedrick

CAVIA, MACABEE & PIERCE

Endowment Board

Pat Lyons

Pat Lyons

President

Lycon

Prudence Harker

Prudence Harker

Vice President

LifeCircle

SHANNON KENNEDY

SHANNON KENNEDY

SASid

Angie Hommen

Angie Hommen

Hagen CPA

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