Executive Leadership
Mark A. Peterson
President and Chief Executive Officer
“It is very satisfying to lead an organization that is passionate and hopeful about our future.There is a sense of community within this organization that is quite powerful. Our employees are all over the state, but they all share the same passion of inspiring hope, changing lives, and building community.”Mark's full bio >
Jodi Harpstead
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
“We work with compassion and competence. First we need the compassion to serve the neighbor, and to be with them through whatever they are struggling or walking through. Then we need to have the competence to make a difference, so that our client’s lives are enhanced by walking with us in a way that makes a difference.”Jodi's full bio >
Ken Borle
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
"LSS has high quality services supported by systems and business processes that work. Quality has a way of being self sustaining. When we get the job done, people develop confidence and they take pride in their work – that is pretty gratifying.”Ken's full bio >
Rod Brown
Vice President of Family Services
“I am passionate about serving others with dignity; it is important that the ways we interact with people are both elegant and efficient and have a beneficial impact on their lives. We are here to enable independence and interdependence.”Rod's full bio >
Joyce Norals
Vice President and Chief Human Resource Officer
"You realize that employees stay at LSS because they have come to care about the people they work with – whether client or colleague. They care about the community in which they serve. There is such compassion and zeal around pursuing social justice for others.”Joyce's full bio >
Ember Reichgott Junge
Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer
“We are creating new ways for supporters to be involved with our work. Our advocates are becoming volunteers and donors. Donors are expressing the desire to help advocate. Our congregations want to help in all kinds of ways. The roles are all tied together, creating endless possibilities for service.”Ember's full bio >
Jeri Schoonover
Vice President for Community Services
“The staff and volunteers in this organization are amazing! Their commitment to helping people with disabilities and older adults have full, rich lives in community means that people are happier, healthier and more engaged. New ideas for new and better ways to serve are a near-daily occurrence.”Jeri's full bio >