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.
KATHLEEN BECKER
Shelter Case Manager
Katie supports clients staying in our men's units at the Emergency Shelter. She began with Willis Dady in 2021.
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BRODY WHITE
Shelter Case Manager
Brody supports the women and families staying in our Emergency Shelter. He started with Willis Dady in August 2025.
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.
JACK STUBBLEFIELD
Housing Case Manager
Jack offers support and stability by providing case management for clients in our Rapid Re-Housing program. They began working at Willis Dady in January 2026.
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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.
VETERAN PROGRAMS
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
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DAVID KARPICK
Employment Services 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.
ADMINISTRATION
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ALICIA FAUST
Executive Director
Alicia works closely with the board and staff in order to meet our Mission and Vision. She transitioned to the Executive Director position in August 2020. She joined WDHS in 2016.
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LAUREN WHITE
Programs Director
Lauren manages Crisis Services, Housing, and Veteran programs and collaborates with community partners. She joined the team in December 2020.
ADMINISTRATION
RICH WAGOR
Data Compliance Specialist
Rich provides data analytic support and assists with program compliance. He joined the Willis Dady team in October 2022.
ADMINISTRATION
CINDY PETERSEN
Office Manager
Cindy supports the operations of Willis Dady as our Office Manager. Cindy started working with Willis Dady in April of 2022.
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-DAVID
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.
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JANQUAN ST JUNIOS
Maintenance Technician
Janquan provides routine maintenance and cleaning support to our facilities. He started at Willis Dady in December 2025.
DEVELOPMENT
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.
ALLISON HEIN
Development Manager
Allison supports Willis Dady's mission and vision by leading our fundraising campaigns and communication strategies. She has been with the team since June 2020.
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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.