Our Leadership
The incredible impact we are making at Helping Hand is a direct result of the commitment and guidance of our team members and board leadership. Our leadership team defines how we will attain the resources needed to meet the needs of those we serve and their families.
Meet Our Executive Team
Melissa MacKay
Vice President of School Services
Marissa Post
Vice President of Strategic Initiatives
Latreece Vankinscott
Vice President of Human Resources
Erika Vavrik
Vice President of Advancement
Meet our Board of Directors
Marge Ackermann
Secretary
Beacon Health Options
Janel Bassett
Board Member
Pillar Financial
Amy Bastuga
Board Member
Radio Flyer
Angela Burton
Board Member
FNBC Bank & Trust
Cliff Cadle
Board Member
Kelly Farrell
Board Member
Today’s Business Solution, Inc.
Brendan Friar
HH Foundation Liaison
Chip Friar Industries
Rick Kaufmann
Treasurer
Financial Executive (Aequum Capital)
Rich Mikitka
Chairperson
Nielsen-Massey
Cheryl Patrick
Board Member
Clinical Executive at Lurie Children’s Hospital
Adriano Pedrelli
Board Member
Pedrelli Consulting
Paul Saladino
Board Member
Royal Bank of Scotland
Village Clerk for La Grange
Richard T. Sikes, Jr.
Board Member
Knight Nicastro Mackay
Vicki van Alphen
Vice-Chairperson
Leadership Advisor and Team Effectiveness Coach
Jeff Waszak
Board Member
CIM Group