Staff and Board of Directors

 Just Kids is run by a dedicated staff and board of directors that is committed to quality.  It is our vision to create a partnership with families and the community to ensure that our children grow up and develop to their full potential.

Vera Hinrichsen, Executive Director

Vera has been the Executive Director of Just Kids since it opened in 1976.  Under her leadership, Just Kids has grown from a small program serving 19 children to the multi-site program it is today which serves over 200 families annually.  Through the years, Vera has generously shared her expertise with others, helping countless early childhood professionals develop and refine their business practices.  Because of the success Just Kids has had with its on-site program at XPAC, Vera is helping many employers develop family-friendly work environments and address the early care and education needs of their employees with children.  Contact Vera

Office Staff                                                                         

Mary Girot - Program Manager

Deb Bond - 0-3 Community Coordinator

Amy Strandberg - Preschool/School-Age Community Coordinator

Kelly Mayerhofer - Subsidy Coordinator    

Lisa Redecker - Finance Manager

Carol Wilson - Administrative Assistant  

Lindsay Bayer - Development/Special Projects Coordinator


 

Board of Directors

John Bauersfeld, President - Retired

Brenda Brandt – State Farm Insurance

Dottie Dougherty – Preferred Cable Solutions

Amanda Johnson – Fidelity Express

Donovan Robertson – Attorney

John Huiskamp – Blackhawk State Bank

Ken Collinson – Attorney

Jerry Lyphout – Modern Woodmen of America