OUR STAFF
CRISIS SERVICES
FAITH WALKER
Crisis Services Manager
Faith oversees Willis Dady's Emergency Shelter and Street Outreach programming, including policies, procedures and client support. She joined Willis Dady in June 2020.
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CANDACE BENNETT
Shelter Case Manager
Candace supports clients staying in our units at the Emergency Shelter. She began working at Willis Dady in April 2026.
HOUSING
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VALERIE LAMMERS
Housing Programs Manager
Valerie provides strategic and operational leadership for Willis Dady’s housing programs: rapid rehousing and permanent supportive housing. She began working at Willis Dady in October 2023.
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CRYSTAL CARTER
Supportive Housing Case Manager
Crystal supports clients moving into Willis Dady's PSH program as they gain and maintain new housing. She began at Willis Dady in June 2019.
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CIERA HANSEN
Supportive Housing Case Manager
Ciera supports clients moving into Willis Dady's PSH program as they gain and maintain new housing. She began at Willis Dady in January 2026.
MADDY McCLURE
Housing Case Manager
Maddy offers support and stability by providing case management for clients in our Rapid Re-Housing program. She began working at Willis Dady in May 2026.
SHAYNA JONES
Property Manager
Shayna provides property management support to clients in our Supportive Housing units. She began working at Willis Dady in October 2026.
VETERAN PROGRAMS
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LAUREN WHITE
Veteran Programs Manager
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Lauren manages our Veteran Programs and provides case management for Veterans staying in Shelter. She joined the team in December 2020.
KELLY RAPLINGER
Veteran Housing Case Manager
Kelly works with Veterans experiencing housing insecurity across eastern Iowa to maintain their housing. She started at Willis Dady in April 2024.
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DANIE DAHL
Veteran Housing Case Manager
Danie works with Veterans experiencing housing insecurity across eastern Iowa to maintain their housing. She started at Willis Dady in October 2025.
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
TRAVIS DVORAK
Employment Services Manager
Travis manages our Employment Services program to support people regaining stable employment. He began at Willis Dady in March 2026.
STEPHANIE GILLAND
Employment Case Manager
Stephanie works with people near or experiencing homelessness to regain stable employment. He began at Willis Dady in October 2026.
ADMINISTRATION
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DAVID KARPICK
Interim Executive Director
David oversees our Employment programs, supporting clients as they work and expanding partnerships for the program. He started at Willis Dady in August 2024.
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SARA DRISH
HR Generalist
Sara supports Willis Dady's mission by fostering a positive, compliant, and trauma-informed workplace culture. She joined the team in April 2026.
ACCOUNTING
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REGINA ANDERSON
Finance Director
Regina manages our agency's day-to-day financials, supporting Willis Dady's operations. She started working with Willis Dady in 2024.
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JEANA LESS
Staff Accountant
Jeana supports the accounting operations at Willis Dady. She joined the Willis Dady team in June 2025.
FACILITIES
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STEVEN LOVEJOY
Facilities Director
Steven oversees the maintenance and operations of our Emergency Shelter, Willis Dady Works, and housing properties. He started with Willis Dady in March 2024.
DEVELOPMENT
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AARON AMUNDSON
Development Director
Aaron supervises our Development team and supports Willis Dady programs through public relations, and donor development. He joined Willis Dady in April of 2022.
ADMINISTRATION
SIERRA POPE
Community Engagement Manager
Sierra works to expand Willis Dady's reach and engagement in our community through volunteerism, communications, and events. She began working with Willis Dady in June 2020.
JACK STUBBLEFIELD
Development & Data Coordiantor
Jack offers support and stability by providing accurate and timely data, reporting, and database management. They began working at Willis Dady in January 2026.
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MAYLEE McKIBBEN
Marketing & Events Coordinator
Maylee supports Willis Dady's mission and vision by creating marketing content and coordinating events. She joined the team in June of 2025.
ADMINISTRATION
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LILY BARDWELL
Grants Coordinator
Lily supports Willis Dady by writing grants and generating reports. She joined the team in June of 2025.