Lutheran Child and Family Services Board of Directors:
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*Ann Diefenthaler, Secretary
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*Thomas J. Grau, J.D., President
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Tristan Fretwell, J.D.
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Alex Hunt
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George Hurd
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Onna Koeneman
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TaQuasha Manns
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*James McKnight, J.D., Treasurer
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Rev. Victor Minetola
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Sarah Raines
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Zonda Stead, MBA
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*Rev. John Tape, Vice President
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Ashley Valentine-Derrer
Foundation for Lutheran Child and Family Services Board of Directors:
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*Tania Deng, Vice President
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Thomas J. Grau, J.D.
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*Robert P. Kassing, J.D., President
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Rev. Libby Manning
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Martha Schmidt
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*Sven Schumacher, Secretary
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Rev. James Stuck
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*Cheryl Troyer, CPA, Treasurer
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Ron Thieme
LCFS Leadership Team
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Sven Schumacher, Executive DirectorSven Schumacher, LCSW, MSW, MPA is the LCFS Executive Director and also serves as the CEO of the Foundation for Lutheran Child and Family Services.
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Amanda Hodge, CFO & Director of Operations
Amanda Hodge holds an MBA and is the CFO for both LCFS and the Foundation for LCFS. Amanda oversees all Administrative, Finance, HR, Information Technology, and Operations.
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Barbara Walters, Director of Strategy & Innovation
Barbara Walters, RN holds an MBA and is responsible for Strategic Initiatives and New Program Implementation, Accreditation, Grant Compliance and Outcome Reporting, Communications, and Development Activities.
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Mark Gaddis, Facility Manager
Mark Gaddis coordinates all facility repairs and maintenance needs for the LCFS main campus and the Sharing Place Food Pantry.
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Kathy Witto, Spiritual Life Leader
Kathy Witto coordinates the LCFS SEED (Spiritual Engagement, Education, & Development) program for LCFS and works one-on-one with Lutherwood residents to help guide them as they discern their spiritual journey. Kathy offers weekly chapel and Bible study opportunities for all residents that are interested in participating.
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Pastor John Kolb, Chaplain
Pastor Kolb provides spiritual guidance and support for LCFS staff and the youth enrolled in in our residential programs.
Leadership Team for Programs Operated in Collaboration with Community Health Network:
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Rachael Fisher, MSA Executive Director
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Kendra Belden, MSA Operations Director – Residential Programs
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Bill Wischnowski, MSA Operations Director – Community-based Programs
