Our Team
Our team is ready to serve
Jeana Peinovich
Lend A Hand Up Director
Amelia Olson
Lend A Hand Up Coordinator
Emily Jones
Director of Development
Tanner Olson
Data & Development Specialist
Erin Labrensz
Controller
Nate Mickelberg
Writer & Media Lead
Matthew Ohren
Technology Manager
Tara Bujold
Director of Executive Operations
Jordan Amberg
Systems Developer
Amanda Sayre
Chief Operating Officer
Dianna Connelly
Accounting Manager
J. Patrick Traynor, JD
Dakota Medical Foundation Executive Director
Damon Gleave
Chief Financial Officer
Advisory Board
Our advisory board provides the guidance, expertise, and community perspective that help Lend A Hand Up continue serving families with compassion and purpose.
Stephanie Astrup
Jason Boutwell
Pro Resources
Barbra Brookshire, O.D.
Eyecare Associates
Julene Brown, RN
Essentia Health
Brian Haugen
Bell Bank
Peter Hovey
Morgan Stanley
Peter Jacobson
Detroit Lakes Community & Cultural Center
Sindy Keller
Retired
Jessica Kuhn, DNP
IMA Healthcare
Diane Miller
Cass County Social Services
Jane Skalsky
Retired, Essentia Health
Jennifer Thompson
H. A. Thompson
Kristi Persons
Gate City Bank