Board of Directors
Elissa Novotny
President
Elissa is an architect and real estate developer in Fargo, ND who enjoys working with non-profits and community organizations especially those that focus on improving children’s lives.
Jean Martin
Vice President
Jean is the former Developmental Disabilities Program Administrator at Southeast Human Services. She currently works with Martin Mechanical.
James Berglie
Secretary/Treasurer
James is the Executive Director at Community Living Services in Fargo. He has been active in the disabilities community for many years.
Vicki Chepulis
Vicki is co-founder and former Executive Director of the Trollwood Performing Arts School. She has worked with many non-profits over the years and lives in Wadena, MN.
Debra Pullen
Debra has many years of experience administering programs for young children with disabilities and their families, as well as coordinating services for adults with disabilities. She is currently adjunct faculty at Minnesota State University Moorhead.
Peggy Maulding
Peggy has extensive experience in sales and retired as a Senior Account Manager at Knowledge Computers, Inc. She was once a member of the Solutions’ board in 1999.
Michelle Ward
Michelle is currently working as a Paraprofessional at Minnewaska Area High School in the Special Education department. She is the mother of 4, and her youngest is on the autism spectrum and attends the Alexandria AIM clinic full time.
Brad Stedman
Brad has been the owner of Bradley L. Stedman, Limited since 2004. He also serves as board president of Beyond Shelter, Inc. and treasurer of Connections.