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Aurora’s leadership team is comprised of a diverse and experienced group of professionals from a variety of backgrounds including business management, entrepreneurship, psychology, healthcare, education, and finance.

Aurora has created a corporate atmosphere of creativity, passion, and commitment and each member of the Aurora leadership team plays a key role in maintaining this culture and the service excellence which we provide to our customers.

	Dave Barnard CEO Dave is an accomplished business developer and entrepreneur whose passion for community-based long term care led him to co-found Aurora Community Services in 1986. Dave has led Aurora’s development from a single residential home to a multi-million dollar corporation with more than a thousand employees and a management group of more than a hundred.

	Jim Newman COO Jim co-founded Aurora Community Services in 1986. Jim has an extensive background in social work and in advocating for the needs of the disabled. He has a particular passion for serving persons with brain injuries, has served on the Brain Injury Association Board of Directors and currently serves on the Wisconsin Brain Injury Advisory Council.

	Don Andresen CFO Don uses his extensive experience in corporate finance, behavioral science, and psychology to keep Aurora financially sound and to maximize the value we offer our customers. Don can be reached at 715.235.1839.

	Avis Wolske Baker CAO Avis is a skilled and experienced corporate project manager whose leadership has contributed to the development of numerous innovations in residential care. Her solid professional reputation in the areas of long term care and rehabilitation have helped shape Aurora’s culture of respect and customer service excellence. Avis can be reached at 715.235.1839.

	Holly Hakes Executive Director Holly has a rich background in human services and law enforcement and has extensive experience working with children, juveniles, families, and county organizations. A passionate public speaker, Holly uses a mix of realism and humor to help inspire her audiences to celebrate life. Holly can be reached at 715.235.1839.

	Cindy Smith Director of Finance Cindy has a wealth of knowledge and experience regarding all things financial including employee benefits, strategic planning, and risk management. Cindy can be reached at 715.235.1839.

	Julie Lifto Director of Accounting Julie ensures that Aurora’s products and services provide our customers with unquestionable value and efficiency. Julie can be reached at 715.235.1839.

	Marni Waznik Employee Services Director Marni brings her passion to advocate for the rights of the disabled to our human resources group, ensuring that we provide the best possible staff support and that our customers’ needs always come first. Marni can be reached at 715.235.1839.

	Dustin Doornink Director of Information Technology Dustin ensures that Aurora’s technology is cutting-edge and that we’re constantly using the best tools to create new efficiencies for our customers. Dustin can be reached at 715.235.1839.

	Linda Aton Director of Administrative Services Linda and her team keep Aurora’s offices and facilities running smoothly and ensure that Aurora’s customers are always greeted with a helpful and smiling face. Linda can be reached at 715.246.2143.

	Terri Bollinger Director of Aurora Vocational Services Terri heads up the team of vocational coordinators and coaches who help individuals with disabilities to be all that they can be and to find employment in their local community. Terri can be reached at 715.235.1839.

	Andy Wolf Director of Aurora Community Counseling Andy oversees all of the activities within Aurora Community Counseling and is a leader in expanding community support programs. Andy can be reached at 715.235.4696.

	Candace Kapperman-Wolf Director of Aurora Community Health Candace brings 13 years of experience focusing primarily on home health. Her passion is to provide the services that allow individuals to remain in their own homes. Candace can be reached at 715.235.3707.

	Deena Black Director of Aurora Residential Alternatives Deena’s group of Regional Directors, Program Directors, and Program Managers make sure that Aurora’s residential customers get the support they need in order to live their lives immersed and included in the communities of their choosing. Deena can be reached at 715.235.1839.

	Donna Ernst Regional Director - Northwest Donna’s leadership is characterized by a passionate belief that every individual can make a difference. Donna can be reached at 715.246.2143.

	Kris Carlsrud Regional Director - Central Kris comes from a human service and chemical dependency treatment background and help ensure that Aurora’s residential customers receive excellent and professional care. Kris can be reached at 715.835.9202.

	Ann Stevens Regional Director - Eastern Ann comes from a nursing and Health Care Management background. Ann’s extensive experience in providing healthcare and healthcare management is felt through the compassionate and holistic care our residential customers receive. Ann can be reached at 715.692.2170.