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
April Dislers
Vice President of Programs and Clinical Services
Bill Dwyer
President & CEO
Misti Faust
Chief Financial Officer
Michael Joesten
Vice President of Strategy & Organizational Effectiveness
Melissa MacKay
Vice President of School Services and Agency Quality
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
Vice Chairperson
Beacon Health Options
Janel Bassett
Board Director
Pillar Financial
Amy Bastuga
Board Director
Radio Flyer
Angela Burton
Board Director
FNBC Bank & Trust
Kelly Farrell
Board Director
Today’s Business Solution, Inc.
Brendan Friar
Board Director
Chip Friar Industries
Rick Kaufmann
Treasurer
Financial Executive (Aequum Capital)
Cheryl Patrick
Board Director
Clinical Executive at Lurie Children’s Hospital
Matt Pusatera
Board Director
Admin Manager at Royal Envelope, a Division of Supremex
Richard T. Sikes, Jr.
Secretary
Knight Nicastro Mackay
Barb Smith
Board Director
Consultant – Labor & Management Health Plan Cooperation
Vicki van Alphen
Chairperson
Leadership Advisor and Team Effectiveness Coach
Jeff Waszak
Board Director
CIM Group