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

John Plohetski

John Plohetski

Production 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

Betsy Nelson

Betsy Nelson

Secretary

Parent Advocate

Kimberly Adamany

Kimberly Adamany

Chief Operating Officer

DSB Technologies

Michael Hedrick

Michael Hedrick

CAVIA, MACABEE & PIERCE

Ethan Lee

Ethan Lee

City of Janesville

Amanda Pellizzi

Amanda Pellizzi

Prent Corporation

Greg Phillips

Greg Phillips

Dean Emeritus of MATT

Blackhawk Technical College

Tracy Pierner, Ph.D.

Tracy Pierner, Ph.D.

Blackhawk Technical College

MICHAEL PROSSER

MICHAEL PROSSER

Henrici’s Management Corporation

Rick Wilson

Rick Wilson

A-Team, Parent Advocate

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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