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
Amy Bastuga
Board Member
Radio Flyer
Bill Burris
Chairperson
Cliff Cadle
Board Member
Peter Daniels
Board Member
Brendan Friar
HH Foundation Liason
Chip Friar Industries
Rick Kaufmann
Board Member
Financial Executive (Aequum Capital)
Chris Kurimay
Board Member
Citi Private Bank
Rich Mikitka
Vice-Chairperson
Nielsen-Massey
Paul Murphy
Board Member
Cheryl Patrick
Board Member
Clinical Executive at Lurie Children’s Hospital
Paul Saladino
Treasurer
Royal Bank of Scotland
Village Clerk for La Grange
Richard T. Sikes, Jr.
Board Member
Knight Nicastro Mackay
Vicki van Alphen
Board Member
Leadership Advisor and Team Effectiveness Coach