top of page

Our Team

Our Team Members

Cyd-McHone-Headshots-0004-683x1024-e1554

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

9265193D-4089-4BC5-A5D5-998BAE36D5E0.jpg

ALLISON WALZ, CNP, BA

DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

May 2022 - Current

Allison earned her bachelor's degree in Organizational Leadership from the University of Northern Iowa. She has several years of experience in volunteering at local organizations and assisting in service learning projects. As the Development Director, Allison oversees donor relationships, grant writing, and special events.

Email: allison@thejobfoundation.org

DD89DD9A-46D3-4AAF-B10E-DC313DC237F8.jpg

SETH STEARNS, BA

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

February 2023 - Current

Seth has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Youth & Family Studies as well as his AA in Business Administration.  He has 18 years of working in the “Church” non-profit sector in various roles.  As Program Director, Seth oversees education activities, volunteers, and events at The Job Foundation.

Email: seth@thejobfoundation.org

AFF526A4-AE45-4AB3-ADDC-D09F46DCBA67.jpg

CADE DEMRO, BA

IT DIRECTOR

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

F2369D98-0B8C-45DE-A26E-0A717EF212A2.jpg

MATTHEW JOHNSON, BA

DATA & ACCOUNTS COORDINATOR

May 2022 - Current

Matthew holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Northern Iowa. As Data and Accounts Coordinator, Matthew manages student data, communicates with Job families, and completes other administrative needs of the organization.

 

Email: matthew@thejobfoundation.org 

Board of Directors

IMG952217.jpg

Back Row (Left to Right): Mike Brost, Maureen Hanson, John Harris, Craig Mahood, Dr. Greg Hoekstra.
Front Row (Left to Right): Ruth Cole, Sara Miller, Shayla Stevenson, Heidi Verhagen.

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.

Maureen Hanson, Vice President

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.

 

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.

Heidi Verhagen, Treasurer

Member Since May 2022

     Heidi is a CPA in the public accounting sector. She is the Lead Tax Supervisor at RSM.

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.

 

Craig Mahood

Member Since January 2013

     Craig is a retired business manager. He volunteers weekly at our Middle School program. 

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 of experience working in the recreation vehicle industry.

Shayla Stevenson

Member Since February 2022

Dr. Greg Hoekstra

Member Since May 2022

Ana Hernandez

Member Since December 2022

bottom of page