The Sunshine Communities leadership team draws from their extensive knowledge to guide our organization to new heights within a culture of inclusivity, respect, and continuous learning to empower our employees and the people we serve.
Guiding Our Excellence
Jason Abodeely
Chief Executive Officer
Deb Rasmusson
Chief Operating Officer
Holli Stetten
Chief Program Officer
Michael Bogdan
Chief Financial Officer
Shannon Bova
Chief Philanthropy Officer
Patrick Heskett
Chief Information Officer
Sunshine Communities Board of Directors
Barb Dianda-Martin, Chair
Mercy Health Vice President, Patient Care Services/Chief Nursing Officer, Retired
Administrator, Women’s & Children’s Service Line
Joel Shenk, Vice-Chair
Pastor, Toledo Mennonite Church
Diane Tinsman, Secretary
Licensed Independent Social Worker, Retired
Black Swamp Arts Council President
Jill Biedenharn, Treasurer
Controller, University of Toledo Foundation
Dean Beck
CEO at Fulton County Health Center, Retired
Robert Deardurff
CEO at Phoenix Technologies International, LLC, Retired
Sunshine Foundation Board Chair
Elizabeth Holland, PHD
CEO of Sunshine Communities, Retired
Melissa Jender
Sunshine supported individual, Georgette’s and Sunshine Studios team member
John Kerr
Consultant, Supply Chain Management and Advanced Manufacturing
Doug Nafziger
Sandata Technologies, Chief Administrative Officer
Laila Waggoner
Chief Dot Connector, Marketing Strategist - Strategy for Hire, LLC
Sunshine Foundation Board of Directors
Robert Deardurff, Chair
CEO at Phoenix Technologies International, LLC, Retired
Karen Kerr, Vice-Chair
Docent, Toledo Museum of Art
Mike Beazley, Secretary
Advisor, Northwest Ohio Innovation District
Andrew Schaetzke, Treasurer
Investment Advisor, SJS Investment Co.
Eric Croak
Croak Capital, President
Luther Gautsche
VP Human Resources at Sauder Manufacturing, Retired
Robin Laird
Executive Director, Hannah’s Socks, Retired
Joseph Marck
IBC Properties, Director of Development
Toledo Warehouse District, President
Pam Schalitz
Community Volunteer