Leadership
The leaders of Living Well Disability Services provide strength and insight to the organization by utilizing their vast professional experience, tapping into professional and personal networks, and optimizing advocacy and outreach with each and every conversation about their commitment to Living Well. Their esteemed direction allows the organization to maintain the tradition of integrity and quality care for people with disabilities in our community.
Senior Leadership Team
Tom Gillespie
President and CEO
(651) 688-8808
Rod Carlson
Chief Operating Officer
(651) 242-5118
Ghazi Akailvi
Chief Financial Officer
(651) 242-5113
Devan Heinsen
Chief Development Officer
(651) 242-5116
Alison Nelson
Director of Human Resources
(651) 242-5126
Annelies Stevens
Director of Health Services & Wellness
Beth Tollefson
Senior Director of Program Service
Josie Jeffrey
Regional Director
Region 2
Ali Goepfert
Regional Director
Region 3
Adrienne DeRuyck
Regional Director
Region 4
Alicia Stans
Regional Director
Region 5
Colleen Mutzabaugh
Support Director
Board of Directors
Kevin Pleasant, Chair
Senior Vice President, Treasury Management
MidWestOne Bank
Paul Hillen, Immediate Past Chair
President, The Informed Engagement Network
Tony DeRose, Vice Chair
Independent Business Development Advisor
for Non-Profits & Global Organizations
Michael Morrow, Treasurer
Vice President, Finance & Administration, Luther Seminary
JoAnne Zoff, Secretary
Retired, Former Secretary of the Senate
Community Volunteer
Dawn Kessler, At Large Director
Investor & Advisor, Launch My Health
Retired Senior Executive, Optum & HealthEast Care System
Vince Opat, At Large Director
Retired, former The Valspar Corporation
Community Volunteer
Lisa Adelmann
President, LMA Consulting Services
Kevin Fossum
Senior Vice President at Piedmont Office Realty Trust
Katherine (Katie) Henning
Courey, Kosanda & Zimmer, P.A.
Jay Johnson
Community Volunteer
Frances (Fran) McCloskey
CPA, CFF, MBA
Judy Marder
Retired; Community Volunteer, Volunteer Leader of Best Life Alliance
Kevin Reilly
President, SixSpeed / Founder, Fuss Marketing
Chris Reiten
Vice President, Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
Nicolas Tiziou
Director, Global ESG