Our Team
The staff of TrueNorth Community Services is a dedicated group of experienced, educated, and highly-trained professionals who are committed to empowering individuals.
We work to inspire future leaders, encourage self-sufficiency and create new opportunities.
Individually and collectively, we’re proud to be a part of the TrueNorth family of Community Services.
Senior Leadership Team
Bev Cassidy
President and CEO
Brad Hinken
Healthy and Community Solutions Division Director
Dave Wingard
Director of Research and Strategic Development
Elizabeth Califf
Administrative Services Director
Jalisa Danhof
Camp Newaygo Director
Katelyn Olsen
Senior Program Officer II
Kim Tufnell
Senior Program Officer I
Lisa Daniell
Communications Senior Program Officer
Mark Kraus
Community Liaison and Development Director
Niki Fanjoy
emPower Division Director
Board of Directors
Kate Kesteloot-Scarbrough, Chair
Retired Nonprofit Executive
Gene Ford, Vice Chair
Retired Corporate Executive
John Cooper, Co-Treasurer
Retired Corporate Executive
Jim Merkel, Co-Treasurer
Retired Corporate Executive
Julie Berwald, Secretary
Educator
Carrie VandenBerg, Past Chair
Educator
Jane Newton
Human Resources Executive
Kelly Wagenmaker
Certified Public Accountant
Larry Yachcik
Business Owner
Lora Stevens
Program Manager
Rita VanBoven
Retired Corporate Executive
