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
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
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
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
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
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