Tim & Diane Madden
Founders
Tim and Diane founded Dungarvin in 1976, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. In the organization’s early days, Tim and Diane provided direct support to the first fifteen people served by Dungarvin. As the organization has grown, their roles have changed many times. Today, they serve on Dungarvin’s Board of Directors. Tim received a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Law degree from the University of Minnesota. Diane received a Bachelor of Science degree, a Masters degree in Educational Psychology and a Doctoral degree in Educational Policy and Administration from the University of Minnesota.
Lori Kress
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Lori became a Dungarvin team member in 1995 serving as an Area Director and Senior Director prior to becoming a Regional Director in 2003. She assumed the role of National Director of Operations in 2019, was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 2020 and transitioned to Chief Executive Officer in 2023. Lori provides leadership and support across all Dungarvin companies. Lori has over 38 years of experience working within the disabilities community having entered the field as a DSP while in college. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Monmouth College in Monmouth, Illinois and received her Master of Science degree in Rehabilitation Administration from Southern Illinois University’s Rehabilitation Institute in Carbondale, Illinois.
Paul Smith
General Counsel and Director of Organizational Development
Paul joined the Dungarvin family in 2007 and provides legal advice and strategies to Dungarvin’s executive and management teams, oversees risk management, business development (mergers and acquisitions), and Dungarvin’s technology services sister company, Sengistix. Throughout his time at Dungarvin, Paul has held positions like project manager and business analyst and has previously provided executive oversight of HR and Information Services. Paul holds a BA in Management from the College of Saint Scholastica, Minnesota, and a JD from Boston University School of Law.
Emily Scheevel, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Emily joined the Dungarvin family in 2020 and oversees the finance and accounting functions across Dungarvin as well as the IT department. Prior to joining Dungarvin, she worked in public accounting where she served as the Principal on the Dungarvin account for about six years. Emily holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. She is a Certified Public Accountant, licensed in Minnesota.
Han Hoppe
Chief People Officer
Han joined the Dungarvin family in 2021 as Chief People Officer (CPO). As the CPO, he is responsible for creating the talent strategy and vision that helps to achieve long-term success. Han develops and executes the Human Resources strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization. Additionally, he provides strategic leadership by articulating HR needs and plans to the executive management team, shareholders, and our owners. Han holds a BSB from the Royal Netherlands Military Academy and a Master’s in Human Resources and Industrial Relations from the University of Minnesota (Carlson School of Management).
Robert Bachicha
Vice President of Operations
Robert initially joined the Dungarvin family in 2000 and returned in 2022. He serves as the Executive Regional Director and provides leadership, oversight and support to the Regional Directors and their staff. As the Executive Regional Director, Robert works to assure high quality services are provided and continuity is achieved between the needs of operations and corporate services. Past positions he has held include Regional Director and Senior Director. Robert completed his undergraduate work at Colorado College in Colorado Springs and earned his Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Colorado at Denver.
Patrick Brendle
Vice President of Operations
Patrick joined the Dungarvin family in 2017. He serves as the Executive Regional Director and provides leadership, oversight and support to the Regional Directors and their staff. As the Executive Regional Director, Patrick works to assure high quality services are provided and continuity is achieved between the needs of operations and corporate services. Prior to this position, Patrick held the position of the Nevada State Director. Patrick holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Southwestern Oklahoma State University and Master of Public Health from the University of Oklahoma.
Sara Eppard
Colonial Regional Director
Sara started her career at Dungarvin in 1994, returning in 2015. She has represented Dungarvin in the state of Ohio as an Area and State Director. She now supports the states of Connecticut, New Jersey and North Carolina as the Colonial Regional Director. Sara brings strong leadership skills to Dungarvin, as she has held many roles in the field, including Direct Support Professional, Program Director and State Director. Of utmost importance to Sara is supporting employees at all levels by ensuring they are well-trained and have the resources they need to carry out the important, person-centered work that Dungarvin does every day: supporting the needs of persons served. Sara received her BA in Psychology from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and has been an active member of trade associations and provider councils over the years.
Karin Stockwell
Central Regional Director
Karin joined the Dungarvin family in 1992. She currently serves as the Regional Director for Minnesota, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin. Karin is responsible for the overall management and service development of the Central Region. Prior to this role, she held a range of job titles from frontline supervisor to Senior Director. Karin has been active member of ARRM and ANCOR. Karin graduated from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota with a Bachelor of Arts in Theater and Psychology.
Bill Myers
West Regional Director
Bill joined the Dungarvin family in 1996 and is currently the Regional Director for California, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, and Oregon. In this role, he is responsible for the overall management and service development of the West Region. Prior to this position, Bill has held job titles ranging from Area Director to Regional Director at Dungarvin. He received his BA from the University of Kansas at Lawrence.
Julie Josephitis
East Regional Director
Julie joined Dungarvin in 2001. She started her Dungarvin career as an Area Director in Ohio and has also held the role of State Director in Wisconsin and Senior Director in Kentucky. She is currently the Regional Director for Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky. In this role, Julie is responsible for overall management and service development in the East Region. Julie has a Bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University and a Master’s degree from the University of Louisville.
Brent Aberg
Northwest Regional Director
Brent joined Dungarvin in 2023 and serves as the Regional Director for Oregon and Washington. He is responsible for the overall leadership and service development of the Northwest Region. In addition to over 20 years in leadership roles for organizations providing services and supports for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Brent’s experience includes leadership in hospitals, clinics, senior services, and adolescent behavioral health. Brent received his BA from St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN, and his MHA and MBA from the University of Minnesota.
