Our Team

People count on DakotAbilities' compassionate, knowledgeable team to provide the support they need on every step of life’s journey. Our team of more than 250 employees sees the unique abilities of each person we support. Supports are individualized so each person supported can meet their unique goals.

Staff members at DakotAbilities say that they return to work and stay at the organization for the people they support and the encouragement of their team. DakotAbilities feels like family to the people supported, and the dedicated, knowledgeable staff plays a huge role in making people feel empowered, independent, and valued.

It’s so rewarding because I know I’m making a difference in someone’s life every day.
— Anna M, Lead Direct Support Professional

Nathan Stallinga

Executive Director

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Alison Braithwaite

Director of Human Resources

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Melanie DeBates

Director of Program Services

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Joe Dvorak

Director of Day Services

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Brad Hilscher

Director of Finance

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Shelly Johnson

Director of Development

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Marty Jolley

Director of Nursing

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Heidi Loof

Director of Residential Services

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2024-2025 Board of Directors

Katie L. Krantz, Van De Walle Architects – President
Corey Weide, Morgan Stanley Venrick Goeman Group - Vice President
Chris Prendergast, Click Rain – Treasurer
Bill O'Connor, First PREMIER Bank/PREMIER Bankcard - Secretary
Deb Fischer-Clemens, RN, BSN, MHA - Past President
Candis Almond, ReliaBank
Jeff Bowar, TSP
Jamie Dooley, Citi
Delia Druley, Evans Haigh & Arndt LLP
Micaela Greenfield, Midco
Joe Jares, Claims Associates
April Meyerink, American Bank & Trust
Dr. Kevin Post, Avera Health
Tom Shields, American Bank & Trust
Dennis Studer, Community Volunteer
Krista Tschetter, First Bank & Trust