OPPORTUNITY PARTNERS - Key Persons


Aimee Barbeau

Job Titles:
  • Vice President, Residential & Community Living
Aimee joined Opportunity Partners in 2020, overseeing all of the organization's Residential services including 20 group homes, three supported apartment programs, and community living services. She has more than 14 years of service in the nonprofit sector. Previously, Aimee had worked for People Incorporated, where she was a senior program manager responsible for group homes, in-home services and a 25-bed supported living apartment. She has also held leadership positions at Catholic Charities and was a Peace Corps volunteer in Kazakhstan.

Ann Yekaldo

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors
  • Vice Chair US Bank, Retired

Ben Knoll

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors
  • Chairman Partners in Food Solutions

Bill Schultz - CEO, President

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • Member of the Board of Directors
  • Member of the Executive Team
  • President
  • Ex - Officio
  • OP 's President & CEO
Bill Schultz was named President & CEO in August 2020, after serving briefly as Interim President & CEO. Bill joined Opportunity Partners in 2015 as Executive Vice President, Business Development and Operations, overseeing all business services and production operations. Bill came to Opportunity Partners with more than 20 years of experience in a variety of business leadership positions and was drawn to the organization for its strong mission and history of making a difference in the community. Bill enjoys spending time with his family, including boating, skiing, sports and being outdoors. Bill Schultz was promoted to OP's President & CEO after leading our Business Services for five years. The COVID-19 pandemic closed down our day services for several months starting in March 2020, with a gradual reopening in the summer. Virtual Services, developed in 2020, continued to be a popular option for people not ready to return in person. OP held its first-ever virtual Gala, drawing new supporters and excitement for our organization and raising over $350,000.

Brett White

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors

Bryan Chambers

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors

Calli Kadlec

Job Titles:
  • Senior Director, Day & Employment Services
Calli started her career at Opportunity Partners in 2005 and joined the Executive leadership team in 2020. She has held numerous positions in her time at OP and currently oversees daily operations of the organization's Day and Employment Services, specifically competitive, integrated employment. Calli has three daughters who keep her busy with various sports and activities, and their favorite weekend getaway is spending time with family at the cabin.

Dan Hoke

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors

David Dorn

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors

Ed Spencer

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors

General Mills

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors

Ginny Kremer

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors

Jamie Jackson

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors
  • Treasurer Stairway Partners LLC

Joe Kukla

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors

John Kelly

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors
  • Secretary UnitedHealth Group

Julie Sjordal

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors

Kate Harahan

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors

Katie Mattis Sarver

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors

Lori Schluttenhofer

Job Titles:
  • Vice President, Day & Employment Services
Lori has more than 20 years of experience managing services in the disability sector. She oversees all of Opportunity Partners' Day & Employment services, staff training, service quality initiatives and organizational compliance.

Mary Fenske

Job Titles:
  • Community Volunteer
  • Member of the Board of Directors

Mike McElroy

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors

Milton Dodd

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors

Nancy Wagner

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors

Nelson Neubrech

Job Titles:
  • Vice President, Finance
Nelson joined Opportunity Partners in 2013. He brings more than 30 years of experience in financial management and strategic planning to the organization. Prior to joining Opportunity Partners, Nelson worked as Director of Accounting & Controls at Cirrus Aircraft in Duluth.

Patty Sagert

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors

Paul Hanson

Job Titles:
  • Vice President, Information Technology
Paul joined Opportunity Partners in 2018, overseeing a technology team that serves more than 400 staff and 25 locations. He brings more than 35 years of experience in the Information Technology and Operations fields in a variety of leadership positions. Paul is responsible for OP's software systems, hardware and network, information security and technology help desk. He has served for nine years as a Board member and two years as Chair of the Minnesota State University, Mankato Foundation Board, which manages an endowment of more than $75 million. Paul also volunteers as a mentor for the Minnesota Emerging Software Advisory (MESA) and for the Minnesota Cup, a startup competition connecting Minnesota's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Paul and Diane, his wife of 36 years, reside in Eden Prairie and have three grown children. They enjoy traveling and outdoor activities including kayaking, hiking and cross-country skiing.

Ryan Companies

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors

Steve Cramer

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors

Thiel, Anderson

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors

Todd Schoolman

Job Titles:
  • Vice President, Human Resources
Todd joined Opportunity Partners in 2016. He has spent more than 20 years in the Human Resources field in a variety of leadership positions and industry sectors. As the VP of HR, he is responsible for OP's human resources strategy as well as recruiting, staffing, employee relations, compensation and benefits. Todd has been a coach and volunteer with Special Olympics for almost 15 years. His connection to the Opportunity Partners mission is personal as he has a son served by the organization.