Meet Our Staff
Heidi Gudmundson
Executive Director
(920) 457-7272 ext 118
Heidi lives in Sheboygan with husband Seth, daughter Adelaide and their dog Trooper. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Lakeland University in '08 with a double major in Non-Profit Organizational Management and Psychology. She became the Executive Director of SCIO in 2014. Prior to her position at SCIO, she spent 5 years working at Lutheran Social Services as a Transitional Living Program Case Manager for homeless youth. She has also worked at a variety of other non-profits including The Gathering Place, The Girl Scouts of Manitou Council, The Sheboygan YMCA, and Innovative Service Inc. Faith is an important part of her life and she is an active member at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sheboygan Falls. She is a 2016 graduate of Leadership Sheboygan County, she has been involved with the Housing Coalition of Sheboygan County since 2009 and is a part of the Sheboygan County Trauma Informed Care Advisory Council. She is passionate about building community and helping people realize their God given purpose. In her free time she loves to play volleyball, spend time with her family, volunteer with her neighborhood association and hang out at the Lake.
Executive Director
(920) 457-7272 ext 118
Heidi lives in Sheboygan with husband Seth, daughter Adelaide and their dog Trooper. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Lakeland University in '08 with a double major in Non-Profit Organizational Management and Psychology. She became the Executive Director of SCIO in 2014. Prior to her position at SCIO, she spent 5 years working at Lutheran Social Services as a Transitional Living Program Case Manager for homeless youth. She has also worked at a variety of other non-profits including The Gathering Place, The Girl Scouts of Manitou Council, The Sheboygan YMCA, and Innovative Service Inc. Faith is an important part of her life and she is an active member at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sheboygan Falls. She is a 2016 graduate of Leadership Sheboygan County, she has been involved with the Housing Coalition of Sheboygan County since 2009 and is a part of the Sheboygan County Trauma Informed Care Advisory Council. She is passionate about building community and helping people realize their God given purpose. In her free time she loves to play volleyball, spend time with her family, volunteer with her neighborhood association and hang out at the Lake.
Jodi Bonnett
Office Administrator
(920) 457-7272 ext 114
Jodi was born and raised in Sheboygan. She graduated from South High School and then continued to Lakeland College. She graduated with her BA in Accounting minoring in Business Administration. She recently married Lee Bonnett and became the step mother to Sandra, Jason, Pieper & Austyn along with her children Dylan, Carly, and Jadyn. Her family continues to grow as she graduated to step grandma to Hunter. In March 2016, she welcomed her son Dylan's first born, Easton Oak. Her family wouldn't be complete without their fur baby's Buster, a chihuahua terrier mix and Brandy, a lab shepherd mix. She enjoys camping, walks by the lake, family game nights, motorcycle rides and spending time with her family. She continues to see God's blessings in her life when she least expects it.
Office Administrator
(920) 457-7272 ext 114
Jodi was born and raised in Sheboygan. She graduated from South High School and then continued to Lakeland College. She graduated with her BA in Accounting minoring in Business Administration. She recently married Lee Bonnett and became the step mother to Sandra, Jason, Pieper & Austyn along with her children Dylan, Carly, and Jadyn. Her family continues to grow as she graduated to step grandma to Hunter. In March 2016, she welcomed her son Dylan's first born, Easton Oak. Her family wouldn't be complete without their fur baby's Buster, a chihuahua terrier mix and Brandy, a lab shepherd mix. She enjoys camping, walks by the lake, family game nights, motorcycle rides and spending time with her family. She continues to see God's blessings in her life when she least expects it.
Maria Liesegang
Farmers Market Manager
(920) 457-7272 ext 111
Maria is a Wisconsin native, currently residing in Sheboygan. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2009 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Inter-Arts with Honors. Prior to accepting the Farmers Market Manager position in March 2017, she worked as a freelance artist, caregiver, and dance teacher. She was also employed as a full-time office manager at UW-Milwaukee for ten years while she worked her way through college. She is passionate about food in all its forms, from farm to table, and feels blessed to be a part of the Sheboygan Farmers Market and the Sheboygan community. She is also passionate about African drumming, dancing and culture, and recently returned from Guinea, West Africa, where she attended a three-week drum and dance camp and cultural inland tour of remote villages. She pursues many artistic endeavors including writing, painting, matting and framing, sewing, cooking and dancing, and offers weekly African dance classes in the Sheboygan community. She looks forward to using her energy and creativity to make the farmers market the best it can be and can’t wait to meet the members of the Sheboygan community!
Farmers Market Manager
(920) 457-7272 ext 111
Maria is a Wisconsin native, currently residing in Sheboygan. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2009 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Inter-Arts with Honors. Prior to accepting the Farmers Market Manager position in March 2017, she worked as a freelance artist, caregiver, and dance teacher. She was also employed as a full-time office manager at UW-Milwaukee for ten years while she worked her way through college. She is passionate about food in all its forms, from farm to table, and feels blessed to be a part of the Sheboygan Farmers Market and the Sheboygan community. She is also passionate about African drumming, dancing and culture, and recently returned from Guinea, West Africa, where she attended a three-week drum and dance camp and cultural inland tour of remote villages. She pursues many artistic endeavors including writing, painting, matting and framing, sewing, cooking and dancing, and offers weekly African dance classes in the Sheboygan community. She looks forward to using her energy and creativity to make the farmers market the best it can be and can’t wait to meet the members of the Sheboygan community!
Claudette Brandell
Bridgeway Case Manager
(920) 457-7272 ext 115
Claudette resides in Sheboygan with her children. She followed her dream and graduated from Lakeland College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a minor in Criminal Justice. She believes that whenever there is a person in need, there is an opportunity for kindness, compassion and a chance to make a difference.
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which
have the potential to turn a life around.” ― Leo Buscaglia
Bridgeway Case Manager
(920) 457-7272 ext 115
Claudette resides in Sheboygan with her children. She followed her dream and graduated from Lakeland College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a minor in Criminal Justice. She believes that whenever there is a person in need, there is an opportunity for kindness, compassion and a chance to make a difference.
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which
have the potential to turn a life around.” ― Leo Buscaglia
Kara Ellis
Program Assistant, SVP Program Coordinator
(920) 457-7272 ext 117
Kara resides in Sheboygan with her husband and their dog Dakota and cat Marley and adores living by the lake and all it has to offer. She graduated with honors from Lakeland University with a Bachelor’s Non Profit Organizational Management with a specialized focus in Psychology and Criminal Justice. Additionally, she runs an Etsy shop where her creative passion for making and selling fine jewelry has become reality. She is passionate about the non-profit sector and more importantly the many that benefit from the non-profit sector itself and is excited about contributing to SCIO’s mission.
Program Assistant, SVP Program Coordinator
(920) 457-7272 ext 117
Kara resides in Sheboygan with her husband and their dog Dakota and cat Marley and adores living by the lake and all it has to offer. She graduated with honors from Lakeland University with a Bachelor’s Non Profit Organizational Management with a specialized focus in Psychology and Criminal Justice. Additionally, she runs an Etsy shop where her creative passion for making and selling fine jewelry has become reality. She is passionate about the non-profit sector and more importantly the many that benefit from the non-profit sector itself and is excited about contributing to SCIO’s mission.
Ashleigh Montcello
Program Assistant
(920) 457-7272 ext 116
Ashleigh Monticello is a small town girl from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. She attended Lakeland University and graduated Cum Laude in 2016 with with her Bachelors of Arts in Psychology. Prior to graduation she interned with SCIO for two semesters during her Senior Year. She now lives in Sheboygan with her boyfriend, Eddie. She is a huge family oriented person and always look forward to family time. She absolutely loves basketball and softball and her little shelter kitty Myles (pictured with her above). She lives for the summer and sitting on the beach. She has a passion for helping people and finds it incredibly rewarding to see someone grow and accomplish big things. She is thankful to be a part of the SCIO Bridgeway staff!
Program Assistant
(920) 457-7272 ext 116
Ashleigh Monticello is a small town girl from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. She attended Lakeland University and graduated Cum Laude in 2016 with with her Bachelors of Arts in Psychology. Prior to graduation she interned with SCIO for two semesters during her Senior Year. She now lives in Sheboygan with her boyfriend, Eddie. She is a huge family oriented person and always look forward to family time. She absolutely loves basketball and softball and her little shelter kitty Myles (pictured with her above). She lives for the summer and sitting on the beach. She has a passion for helping people and finds it incredibly rewarding to see someone grow and accomplish big things. She is thankful to be a part of the SCIO Bridgeway staff!
Nichelle Keil
Program Assistant
(920) 457-7272 ext 116
Nichelle lives in Sheboygan with her spouse, their two children, as well as his two other children that she accepts as her own. She graduated with a Bachelors in Behavioral Science and a Minor in Criminal Justice. Currently, she is a Graduate student obtaining her Masters in Psychology. In her spare time, she conducts group counseling at Horizion for Girls, working with Middle School and High school girls to help them achieve their potential.
Program Assistant
(920) 457-7272 ext 116
Nichelle lives in Sheboygan with her spouse, their two children, as well as his two other children that she accepts as her own. She graduated with a Bachelors in Behavioral Science and a Minor in Criminal Justice. Currently, she is a Graduate student obtaining her Masters in Psychology. In her spare time, she conducts group counseling at Horizion for Girls, working with Middle School and High school girls to help them achieve their potential.
LuAnn Roman
Program Assistant
(920) 457-7272 ext 116
LuAnn Roman and her husband, Robert, moved to Sheboygan in 2016 from Milwaukee where they raised two girls to adulthood. While there, she earned a BA degree in Social Work and practiced for 5 1/2 years always with the view to being an encourager/mentor to those whom she served. The work at Bridgeway extends that fulfilling career; she is glad to be a part of the BW team. Sewing and crocheting fill her time and desire to be productive. In addition, being part of a Sheboygan Christian faith community and church work are important parts of her life and provides the motivation for everyday action.
Program Assistant
(920) 457-7272 ext 116
LuAnn Roman and her husband, Robert, moved to Sheboygan in 2016 from Milwaukee where they raised two girls to adulthood. While there, she earned a BA degree in Social Work and practiced for 5 1/2 years always with the view to being an encourager/mentor to those whom she served. The work at Bridgeway extends that fulfilling career; she is glad to be a part of the BW team. Sewing and crocheting fill her time and desire to be productive. In addition, being part of a Sheboygan Christian faith community and church work are important parts of her life and provides the motivation for everyday action.