Staff

Building/Grounds Maintenance: Responsible for maintenance and work in and around the Jamestown Campus.

Rick Owens, Plant Operations Manager Email

Clayton Cordell, Plant Operations Tech Email

Larry Morlock, Plant Operations Tech Email

Business Office: Manages the financial affairs of the Center, including payroll, billing and purchasing.

Judy Kulla, Chief Financial Officer Email

Allan Hartman, Financial Services Director Email

Tracy Denning, Purchasing Assistant Email

Pamela Foss, Finance Systems Coordinator Email

Deb Greshik, Receptionist Email

Linda Sizer, Accounts Payable Assistant Email

Case Management: Creates and maintains programs for each person receiving services from the Center.

Valerie Bakken, Individual Program Coordinator Email

Sheila Dewey, Individual Program Coordinator Email

Dana Kolden, Individual Program Coordinator Email

Sandra Perkins, Rehab Registered Nurse Email

Babbi Sizer, Rehab Registered Nurse Email

Erin Zalumskis-Sand, Individual Program Coordinator Email

Chaplaincy: Provides spiritual care for individuals living at the Center, their families and ACC staff.

Lindy Holt, Chaplain Email

Behavioral Support Services: Work with individuals and their families to identify a variety of tools that could help promote learning.

Thomas Gaffaney, Behavioral Support Coordinator Email

Katherine Olson, Behavioral Support Coordinator Email

Community Based Services/Family Resources: Provides In-Home or Day Support services to children and adults in community-based settings.

Laurie Skadsem, Community Program Coordinator Email

Marilyn McMurray, Director of Community Based Services (Fargo) Email

Danie Remmick, Family Resource Coordinator (Fargo) Email

Amanda Rubis, Community Services Assistant (Fargo) Email

Alaine Sandberg, Family Resource Coordinator (Fargo) Email

Tessa Stanislawski, Family Resource Coordinator (Fargo) Email

Stephanie Bemis, Family Resource Coordinator (Grand Forks) Email

Rachael Buss, Family Resource Coordinator (Grand Forks) Email

Alicia Kieckbusch, Family Resource Coordinator (Grand Forks) Email

Christy Kindsvogel, Community Services Assistant (Grand Forks) Email

Blake Ritteman, Family Resource Coordinator (Grand Forks) Email

Shannon Amyotte, Family Resource Coordinator (Jamestown) Email

Tracy Middaugh, Community Services Assistant (Jamestown) Email

35 Day & Community Support Direct Support Professionals

37 In-Home Support Direct Support Professionals

Dietary: Provides nutritious meals and snacks in a safe and sanitary manner following State and Federal guidelines. The staff creates therapeutic diets, plans menus and can also make special menu items for specific needs.

Angela Widmer, Dietary Manager Email

Joleen Hagen, Dietician Email

Joyce Hofmann, Cook Email

Vangie Kiser, Cook Email

Kathy Kvislen, Cook Email

Tracey Wentland, Cook Email

Foundation: Builds relationships with donors and helps raise funds for programs and equipment for the individuals we serve. Foundation resources account for about 25 percent of each student’s daily cost of care at the Center.

Donna Zimmerman, Associate Development Director Email

Naomi Grueneich, Foundation Support Specialist Email

Rachel Schafer, Foundation Operations Coordinator Email

Home Life Services: Manages all of the aspects of the home living areas.

Gloria Jones, Home Life Services Director Email

Duana Meidinger, Staffing Assistant Email

Helen Sauter, Home Life Services Assistant Email

Home Life Services (Fall Cottage): This fall-themed living area has a mix of male and female

students. Individuals living here are generally older students learning more about independent living.

Megan Vaniman, Home Life Services Coordinator Email

7 Direct Support Professionals

7 Direct Support CNA Professionals

4 Direct Support Professional Leads

Home Life Services (Horseshoe Park): Is the home area for children and young adults with various behavioral and medical needs. This area has its own sensory room and a built-in swing, and offer students varying degrees of home life independence before they transition to living in one of the cottages.

Kim McGarrah, Home Life Services Coordinator Email

10 Direct Support Professionals

15 Direct Support CNA Professionals

4 Direct Support Professional Leads

Home Life Services (River’s Bend): Is equipped to accommodate children and young adults with complex medical needs. Remodeled in 2007, this area has state-of-the-art medical equipment, monitors and technology to meet the needs of individuals who reside here.

Tabatha Fletcher, RN, River’s Bend Coordinator Email

3 Direct Support Professionals

25 Direct Support CNA Professionals

2 Direct Support Professional Primaries

Home Life Services (Summer Cottage): This summer-themed living area has a mix of male and female students. Individuals living here are generally older students learning more about independent living.

Marla Calheim, Home Life Services Coordinator Email

14 Direct Support Professionals

5 Direct Support CNA Professionals

3 Direct Support Professional Leads

Home Life Services (Winter Cottage): This winter-themed living area has a mix of male and female students. Individuals living here are generally older students learning more about independent living.

Deborah Loftsgard, Home Life Services Coordinator Email

6 Direct Support Professionals

10 Direct Support CNA Professionals

4 Direct Support Professional Leads

Housekeeping: Keeps the interior of the Center’s Jamestown Campus clean.

Carmen Olson, Environmental Services Manager Email

Ted Cowardin, Environmental Services Assistant Email

Aleese Hammond, Environmental Services Assistant Email

Adele Harrington, Environmental Services Assistant Email

Jennifer Kylmanen, Environmental Services Assistant Email

Phyllis Munson, Environmental Services Assistant Email

Roxanne Willey, Environmental Services Assistant Email

Human Resources: Handles all aspects of employee interaction with the Center from the hiring process, to training opportunities, to an employee’s retirement. This department also organizes training opportunities with the public such as ACC’s autism workshops.

Margie Johnson, Human Resources Director Email

Melissa Cullen, Human Resources Generalist Email

Shannon Duda, Finance/HR Payroll Specialist Email

Evelyn Hennings, Administrative Assistant Email

Laura Sandry, RN Clinical Educator Email

Yvonne Soleim, Human Resources Specialist Email

Marcy Szarkowski, Resource Center Coodinator Email

Rebecca Undem, Organizational Development Director Email

Information Technology Support: Responsible for computer hardware, software, networks and training.

Sam Brownell, IT Director Email

Laundry: Coordinates services for the five living areas.

Judy Lundgren, Environmental Services Assistant Email

Learning Center: Places a number of resources at the fingertips of the Center’s students and staff. The Learning Center has a wide variety of books, movies and magazines, and also utilizes assistive technology and software to make information more accessible.

Mark Coppin, Assistive Technology Director Email

Theresa Hanson, Assistive Technology Coordinator Email

Coreen Brewster, Library Circulation Desk Assistant Email

Marketing and Communications: Manages all internal and external communication tools for the Center. These tools include brochures, a quarterly magazine, news releases, tours, exhibits, and content on the ACC Web site and Intranet.

Scott Hobert, Marketing and Communications Specialist Email

Medical/Central Supply: Cleans the medical equipment used by students each day.

Sharon Spry, Environmental Services Assistant Email

Ramona Wiest, Environmental Services Assistant Email

Nursing: Manages all healthcare needs for students.

Bette Johnson, Nursing Director Email

Ryan Keffeler, Clinical Nursing Services Manager Email

Myra Quanrud, Pediatrician Email

Wendy Elseth, Respiratory Therapist Email

Nicole Haut, Respiratory Therapist Email

Suzanne Anderson, Licensed Practical Nurse Email

Savannah Berry, Registered Nurse Email

Brenda Bollinger, Licensed Practical Nurse Email

Laura Bond, Registered Nurse Email

Jennifer Brown, Licensed Practical Nurse Email

Kellie Buchanan, Registered Nurse Email

Stacy Calheim, Licensed Practical Nurse Email

Lisa Clemens, Registered Nurse Email

Jennifer Drew, Registered Nurse Email

Chelsey Elenkiwich, Registered Nurse Email

Nancy Elstad, Ward Clerk Email

Lois George, Licensed Registered Nurse Email

Lavonne Gerlach, Registered Nurse Email

Cynthia Golden, Registered Nurse Email

Leann Gumke, Registered Nurse Email

Briana Hieb, Licensed Practical Nurse Email

LeAnn Irish, Registered Nurse Email

Shari Johnson, Licensed Practical Nurse Email

Heather Johnson, Licensed Practical Nurse Email

Susie Kahler, Registered Nurse Email

Sarah Kelly, Registered Nurse Email

Jillian Kolodziej, Registered Nurse Email

Terri Krovoza, Registered Nurse Email

Priscilla Larson, Registered Nurse Email

Sadie Lindbo, Registered Nurse Email

Melissa Meidinger, Registered Nurse Email

Lori Miller, Registered Nurse Email

Ashley Mittleider, Registered Nurse Email

Julie Nathan, Licensed Practical Nurse Email

Alicia Perleberg, Registered Nurse Email

Heidi Reitan, Registered Nurse Email

Shannon Schneider, Registered Nurse Email

Linda Schuttenhelm, Registered Nurse Email

Amanda Serfoss, Registered Nurse/Employee Health Email

Marilyn Slaughter, Registered Nurse Email

Brianna Taylor, Registered Nurse Email

Jayda Traut, Registered Nurse Email

Lori Miller, Registered Nurse Email

Josephine Ulberg, Ward Clerk Email

Susie Kahler, RN Care Coordinator Email

Resident Activities: Puts the fun into students’ day-to-day routine by creating entertaining out-of-class activities.

Denise Williams-Jensen, Activities Coordinator Email

Resident Records: Coordinates and maintains the information that pertains specifically to students.

Mary Bowen, Medical Records Tech Email

Social Services: Coordinates inquiry contacts and conducts the admission process of new students. This department also responds to a broad range of individual and family needs and concerns such as financial programs, guardianships, transition planning, addressing family complaints or concerns, abuse/neglect trainings, and follow-ups.

Donna Lefevre, Licensed Social Worker Email

Therapy: Provides physical, occupational and speech/language therapies.

Connie Lillejord, Director of Rehab Services Email

Ann Albrecht, Speech Language Pathologist Email

Ron Bendewald, Occupational Therapist Email

James Bergman, Speech Language Pathologist Email

Jeannine Colburn, Occupational Therapist Email

Rachel Coppin, Speech Language Pathologist Email

Andrea Eckstein, Occupational Therapist Email

Ray Elhard, Physical Therapy Assistant Email

Beth Fugleberg, Occupational Therapist Email

Joni Hanson, Speech Language Pathologist Email

Gina Horgan, Speech Language Pathologist Email

Todd Kollman, Adaptive Equipment Specialist Email

Natalie Lonnberg, Registered Physical Therapist Email

Halie Mittleider, Rehab Administrative Assistant Email

Mary Meyer, Registered Physical Therapist Email

Stephanie Nelson, Speech Language Pathologist Email

Kris Nitschke, Licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant Email

Patricia Roemmich, Physical Therapy Assistant Email

Laurie Schauer, Speech Language Pathologist Email

Tammy Reis, Registered Physical Therapist Email

Judy Rempfer, Physical Therapy Assistant Email

Tara Roaldson, Registered Physical Therapist Email

Kelcie Schaff, Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant Email

Transportation: Coordinates students’ travel schedules, assists staff with access to Center vehicles, and is charge of maintenance of ACC cars, vans and buses.

Adam Ackerman, Transportation Specialist Email

Vocational Training: Helps students set up job training opportunities and fine-tune skills to help them succeed after they graduate from the Center.

Leslie Kendall, Community Integration Specialist Email

Renee Spitzer, Community Integration Specialist Email