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Our Team

At FamilyForward, we believe in the power of healing and the potential within every child. Our mission wouldn't be possible without the dedication and expertise of our staff. Discover the passionate team behind FamilyForward.

Executive Team

Professional headshot of Karen Nolte

Karen E. Nolte, LCSW

Chief Executive Officer

Professional headshot of Sharon Skidmore Stern

Sharon Skidmore Stern, MSW, LCSW

Chief Program Officer

Professional headshot of Paula Pettibone

Paula Pettibone, MEd, MSW

Chief Administrative Officer

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Patrick Fox

Chief Financial Officer

Board of Directors

  • Charles Woods President
  • Douglas R. Beach Secretary, Advocacy Board Liaison
  • Valori Bring Vice President Programs
  • Christopher Reid Advisor to the President, Vice President Board Affairs
  • Glenn Archer Vice President Development
  • Matt Harvey Vice President Finance & Endowment
  • Matthew Hunt Vice President Strategic Planning
  • Earl Ming Vice President Facilities
  • Kathleen Scarmana Vice President Audit
  • Janette Taaffe Vice President Human Resources & Retirement
  • Satonya Booker
  • Tina Clark-Scott
  • Brian Clevinger, PhD
  • Edward DeVault II
  • Cassandra Gresco
  • Salvador Hernandez
  • Gregg J. Lepper
  • Laura Overturf
  • Jasmina Schue
  • Susan Stith
  • Karen E. Nolte Chief Executive Officer

Advocacy Board

  • Leonard Adreon**
  • Norman Baxter
  • Anna Mayer Beck**
  • Catie Beykirch
  • Dean Boeschen
  • Stephen J. Burrows
  • Kent A. Chancellor
  • Sally Danforth
  • Dannae Delano
  • Sherry B. Delo
  • James Elder
  • Jim Erlinger**
  • Thomas L. Ferris
  • Ryan Freeman
  • Sarah Fuhrmann
  • Thomas Gall
  • Albert Haller
  • Anna Harris
  • James Hart
  • John D. Heithaus
  • Phyllis A. Hoff
  • Christine Homan
  • Scott Homan
  • Sam Hopmeier**
  • Don Imholz
  • John J. Irace
  • Liz Johnson
  • Lorraine Kee
  • Joseph Kelley
  • Mary Jane King
  • Asha S. Lundal
  • Kjell Lundal
  • Michael Manchisi
  • Debbie Marshall
  • Ada McHaney
  • Deborah L. Morley
  • Allison C. Nash, MD
  • Heather Rhodes
  • Margie Sacks
  • Kathy Siddens
  • Ellen C. Smith
  • Steve Smith
  • Jackie Watson
  • Nancy Weaver, PhD
  • Lina A. Young

Join Our Team

Passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and families?

Join our out front team at FamilyForward! We offer a supportive and rewarding work environment with excellent benefits, including generous paid time off, comprehensive health and life insurance, retirement plans with company match, and more.