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

Carmen Jones

Carmen Jones

Day Services Program Manager

LYNNE SUMPTER

LYNNE SUMPTER

Human Resources Manager

ISAIAH VANCE

ISAIAH VANCE

Client Services Compliance Director

DEBBIE BAYREUTHER

DEBBIE BAYREUTHER

Community Employment Program Manager

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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Meet Allie, KANDU's Senior Client Services Manager

“From the outside, working at KANDU may look like just a job, but it’s so much more than that. Each staff member at KANDU is forming unique bonds with our clients. That’s something I didn’t know when I first started, and I ...didn’t expect to form such deep connections,” said Allie.

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A CAREER-CHANGING INTERNSHIP: SENIOR CLIENT SERVICES MANAGER ALLIE TOLSON - Kandu Industries %

Allie was introduced to KANDU Industries through Blackhawk Technical College where she majored in human services. Allie’s professor recommended...

www.kanduindustries.com

In preparation for our upcoming move, KANDU is hosting an online auction through Beloit Auction & Realty. This auction features hundreds of new and like-new items from the KANDU kitchen, catering business, and warehouse.
💥BID NOW: www.beloitauction.com/auctions/detail/bw119432
Items... include food, kitchen supplies, restaurant equipment, small wares, tools, furniture, and more! The auction closes on Tuesday, May 14 @ 7:07pm.

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Kandu Industries, Inc. Moving Auction - Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Kandu Industries, Inc. is moving. This liquidation auction features hundreds of new and like new items from their kitchen, catering business, and...

www.beloitauction.com

Save the date! 📅 Grapes & Hops 2024 is just 3️⃣ weeks away!
Join us for KANDU's most anticipated fundraising event of the year, where we gather to support our mission of empowering individuals with disabilities to reach their full potential through meaningful experiences, ...connections, and job opportunities. Your participation makes a real difference in our community, so mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable evening! Grab your tickets today: https://www.kanduindustries.com/event/grapes-hops/

We had a great turnout for Scoopie Night at Culver's! Thank you to everyone who showed up to support KANDU and Leadership Development Academy of Rock County 💙

#HeyCulvers

KANDU’s prevocational program provides adults with disabilities with the opportunity to participate in meaningful work experiences in a safe and nurturing environment. Work doesn’t look the same for everyone, and KANDU's prevocational staff take pride in designing and creating innovative ...jigs and tools so each client has the unique accommodations they need to succeed.

In this video, a KANDU client with autism is seen working on a production job, utilizing a special jig to assist with the task. This innovative tool allows the client to complete the job effectively and efficiently. The repetitive motion involved in the task helps this client learn and remember the job, while also promoting sensory regulation.

This video shows a huge step in this client's skill development: the ability to cross midline. Crossing midline refers to reaching across the imaginary line that divides our bodies and brains into right and left sides. This skill is essential for activities like reading and writing, putting on clothing and tying shoes, and other daily living tasks, making it a key focus in therapeutic skill development for people with autism. Witnessing the progress and achievements of our clients underscores the impactful work being done at KANDU every day.

If you want to support KANDU's mission to provide opportunities for adults with disabilities to live more fulfilling lives, you can read more about opportunities to donate here: https://www.kanduindustries.com/support/

Introducing the Celebrity Pourer Teams at Grapes & Hops 2024! Travel through a concourse of interactive themed booth displays at Grapes & Hops on May 31, where local celebrities will pour you samples of the tastiest craft beers and specialty wines.

Some themes this year include ...Survivor, Mean Girls, and Oktoberfest. Do you think you can match the booth theme to the celebrity pourer team? 🤔

Don't miss out on this event. Grab your tickets today: https://www.kanduindustries.com/event/grapes-hops/