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Leadership

Our strong leadership team works to achieve independence and inclusion for people with disabilities.

Exceptional Opportunities building

Meet the Administrative Team

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Erin Schmidt

Executive Director

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email: erins@exopinc.org

direct line: (515) 395-3251 x118

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Kim Theesfeld

Financial Director

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email: kimt@exopinc.org

direct line: (515) 395-3251 x119

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Lisa Bartolo

Director of Employee Development and Quality Improvement / Compliance Officer

email: lisab@exopinc.org

direct line: (515) 395-3251 x120

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Wendy Harms

Director of Supported Community Living

email: wendyh@exopinc.org

direct line: (515) 395-3251 x108

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Ashley Kirkpatrick

Director of Supported Community Living

email: ashleyk@exopinc.org

direct line: (515) 395-3251 x104

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Melissa Albrant

Director of Supported Community Living & Employment

email: melissaa@exopinc.org

direct line: (515) 395-3251 x115

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Melissa Penner

Director of Community and Employee Engagement

email: melissap@exopinc.org

direct line: (515) 395-3251 x113

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Dennis Schuttler

Maintenance Supervisor

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email: denniss@exopinc.org

direct line: (515) 395-3251

Board of Directors FY 2027

Following is a list of each Director and their term:​

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Bob Christian, President, 2024-2029
Ryan Habeger, Vice-President, 2023-2028
Pam Cox, Secretary, 2023 - 2028

Benjamin "Beany" Bode, 2025 - 2029

Judy Junkermeier, 2024 - 2029
Rebecca Lewis, 2026 - 2031
Lori Ludwig, 2024 - 2029

Eric Wiltgen, 2025 - 2030

Karie Young, 2026 - 2031

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Exceptional Opportunities, Inc.  
P.O. Box 40   
119 S. Jones St.  
Algona, IA  50511

(515) 395-3251

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