Our Team
For more information about us, call
(608) 755-4123
LEADERSHIP TEAM
KANDU’s 100+ staff members — led by an 11-person leadership team — are dedicated to empowering our clients in employment, social, and daily activities in order to give them the opportunity to achieve their maximum potential and independence.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The KANDU Board of Directors and Endowment Board of Directors are accomplished and dedicated community leaders who guide, support, and advocate for the KANDU mission.
Joel Chappelle
President
Food Industry Counsel
Michael C. Davis
Vice President
Nowlan Law LLP
Matt Bordwell
Treasurer
Summit Accounting Group
Kim Hesgard
Secretary
Exact Sciences
Aron Bussan
First National Bank & Trust
Ethan Lee
City of Janesville
Betsy Nelson
Parent Advocate
Board Emeritus
Amanda Pellizzi
Prent Corporation
Tracy Pierner, Ph.D.
Blackhawk Technical College
Rick Wilson
A-Team, Parent Advocate
MICHAEL PROSSER
President of Henrici’s Management Corporation
Endowment Board
Pat Lyons
President
Lycon
Prudence Harker
Vice President
LifeCircle
SHANNON KENNEDY
SASid
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This season of giving, join us in making a difference. To donate please visit: https://kanduindustries.networkforgood.com/projects/12627-general-online-donations
Livin' & Learnin' clients had a blast at Discovery World in Milwaukee! The highlights of the day included learning about various types of fish and being able to take home a 3D puzzle. These experiences help our clients connect with the community, explore new opportunties, and create... lasting memories.
To learn more about Livin' & Learnin' and all of KANDU's programs, visit: https://www.kanduindustries.com/programs-and-services/
Today, Cotey is living the life he dreamed of in his own apartment. Every day, KANDU makes dreams like Cotey’s a reality, ensuring that people with disabilities have every opportunity to thrive and experience a life full of choice and purpose, enriching our community as a whole.
But we ...need your help to fill the gap between funding sources and costs to administer our programs. It simply isn't enough.
Donate to KANDU's annual giving campaign to give people like Cotey more opportunities, choices, and independence here: https://www.kanduindustries.com/support/annual-appeal-2024/
KANDU’s Executive Director Kathy Hansen was featured on WCLO Janesville radio this morning in an interview about the proposed rule to phase out the issuance of special wage certificates – 14(c). You can listen to the interview at the link below, which begins 24 minutes into the audio file.
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A proposed new federal rule could jeopardize the vital services Kandu provides to the disabled in our area. We'll talk with Kathy Hansen, Kandu...
www.wclo.com
Do you know someone investing in commercial property? KANDU's former production facility is for sale. For more information contact Kathy Hansen at (262) 880-3977
We are so proud of our clients who competed in the Janesville Area Special Olympics State Bowling Tournament this weekend. 🎳 We are thrilled to share that eight clients brought home medals from the event!
🏅The Special Olympics motto states: “Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me... be brave in the attempt.” KANDU clients certainly embodied the sentiment during this competition!
👏 Please join us in congratulating: Cheryl M, Adam H, Steve M, Jeremy B, Ethan F, Michael B, Jimmy N, and Brittany P!
🎄✨ Holiday magic, ready to go home! ✨🎄
These beautifully decorated trees from KANDU’s Festive Forest Extravaganza 🎄 are heading to their lucky winners! Thank you to everyone who participated in the tree raffle and helped make the event a success.
Which tree would ...YOU have picked to take home? Let us know in the comments! 🎁🎅
(All tree winners have been notified by phone, voicemail or email. Winners can pick up their trees at KANDU between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. the week of December 16.)