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