Our Team
Our Team Members

CYD McHONE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
September 2018 - Current
Cyd brings more than two decades of non-profit leadership to The Job Foundation. Prior to serving as the foundation's Executive Director, Cyd was a member of the Board of Directors for eight years.
Email: cyd@thejobfoundation.org
Phone: 319-240-1033.
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J'KALEIN MADISON
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
September 2021 - Current
J'Kalein joins the Job Foundation with experience in both the private and non-profit sector. An active member of the community, J’Kalein volunteers on various board and committee’s and was nominated as a WCF Courier 20 under 40 recipient. As Director of Development, J’Kalein promotes the wonderful work The Job Foundation is doing and continues to drive our mission forward through various fundraising initiatives.
Email: jkalein@thejobfoundation.org

DOROTHY ROBY, BA
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
April 2019 - Current
Dorothy earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the University of Northern Iowa in December 2018. As Program Director, Dorothy oversees education activities, volunteers and events at The Job Foundation.
Email: dorothy@thejobfoundation.org

CADE DEMRO, BA
DIRECTOR OF IT
January 2021 - Current
Cade holds a degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Northern Iowa. Prior to working at The Job Foundation, Cade was an IT consultant for Microsoft and served as a student intern for the foundation. Cade manages the data, IT and behind-the-scenes needs of the foundation.
Email: cade@thejobfoundation.org

ANGELA JOHNSON, BA
EDUCATION COORDINATOR
March 2022 - Current
Angela holds a bachelor’s degree in Early Childcare Education and Programming from Iowa State University. She has several years of experience volunteering for local organizations and working in child, youth, and family services. As Educational Coordinator, Angela develops and implements financial literacy lessons for students enrolled with The Job Foundation.
Email: angela@thejobfoundation.org

OLIVIA SICKELKA, BA
COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
August 2021 - Current
Olivia holds a degree in Communication Studies from the University of Northern Iowa. As Communications Specialist, Olivia oversees our website and social media accounts as well as ensures meaningful communication with the community online and with our Job Families.
Email: olivia@thejobfoundation.org
Board of Directors

Back Row (Left to Right): Caleb Schmidt, Mike Brost, Craig Mahood, and John Harris.
Front Row (Left to Right): Maureen Hanson, Sara Miller, and Ruth Cole. Not pictured: Scott Crowley.
Meet Our Board Members:
Mike Brost, President - Member Since September 2006
Mike holds a Master’s of Divinity and B.A. in Teaching. He is currently working for the Reformed Church of America as the Classis Shepard and also serves an area church as their Interim. Mike is the father of the deceased Job Brost, for whom The Job Foundation is named.
Craig Mahood - Member Since January 2013
Craig is a retired business manager. He volunteers weekly at our Middle School program.
John Harris, Secretary - Member Since February 2011
John holds degrees in accounting, psychology, and law. He practices law in the Cedar Valley. Before attending law school, John worked for seven years as a social worker to children in a group home and also with mentally ill adults.
Maureen Hanson - Member Since May 2017
Maureen is a retired engineer from John Deere. She was a member of the Hudson Board of Education for 22 years and she is now a member (and Vice-President) of the Central Rivers Area Education Agency Board of Directors. She brings to the board her knowledge and expertise in strategic planning.
Sara Miller - Member Since November 2018
Sara is a teacher in Cedar Falls and is a community volunteer. She has degrees in Spanish, Social Studies and Higher Education. She also has several years experience working in the recreation vehicle industry.
Ruth Cole - Member Since August 2012
Ruth is a Registered Nurse and Clinical Nursing Supervisor of a UnityPoint clinic. Ruth's daughter was in The Job Foundation program and graduated in 2019.