Our Staff

Gayla Sherman, MSW

Co-Executive Director, Programs & Resource Development

Over 25 years experience in not-for-profit management, programming and resource development, including serving as vice president for development and public relations for Central Baptist Theological Seminary (Kansas City) and lead fundraising staff for other not-for-profit organizations (e.g., residential treatment, urban homeless/low income programs, domestic violence) over two decades. Also worked as writer and producer for the National Public Radio affiliate (Austin, TX) and as congressional office staff for U.S. Representative Les Aspin, Washington, D.C. Master of Social Work & Theology; Bachelor of Journalism. Musical talents include harpist, flutist, pianist and vocalist.

Gayle Klopp

Co-Executive Director, Administration & Operations

Gayle's Resume

Co-Executive Director's BIO

30 years experience in both profit and not-for-profit management, human resources and business operations, including serving as director of human resources for American Baptist Homes of the Midwest, senior benefits analyst for MDU Resources, Inc., and multiple years experience consulting in health care and for other major companies (Farmland Industries, La Petite Academies, Schlage Locks/Ingersoll Rand, Premium Standard Farms). Bachelor of Business Administration & Religion; U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Musical talents include jazz trombonist and church vocalist.

Timothy Green

Director of Residential Services

Tim's Resume

Over 15 years experience in both profit and not-for-profit management and youth work. Bachelor of Business Administration & Computer Information Systems; U.S. Army veteran. Former professional soccer player; avocational interests include community youth soccer coach.

Sharon Kocourek

Director of Business Affairs

30 years experience in public and private accounting, finance and auditing. Bachelor of Accounting & Business Administration. Lifelong North Dakota resident and active family farmer.

Kari Herbst

Foundation Associate

10 years experience in communications and fundraising. Bachelors degree in Communications from the University of North Dakota.

Michael Aull, MMgt

Manager of Physical Operations & Safety

Over 30 years experience in business operations and safety/maintenance. Master of Management; Bachelor of Agricultural Economics; U.S. Air Force veteran.

LaVonna Fuchs, LSW

Social Worker III

More than a decade of experience in social work and youth work, including many years of volunteer work with youth. Bachelor of Social Work & Psychology.

Lisa Hastings, LSW

Social Worker I
Experience in youth work at Hall home. Bachelor of Social Work.

Scott Kirchmeier, LSW

Social Worker I

Over six years experience in youth work, prior House Manager II at our boys' home. Bachelor of Social Work.

Nathan Todd

Independent Life Skills Coordinator

Two years experience as a youth coach at Charles Hall. Nate holds a Bachelor of Health Education and is completing his Masters in Counseling.

Jenna Kirchmeier, MMgt

Admissions Coordinator

Almost a decade of experience in youth work, prior House Manager II at one or our girl's homes. Master of Management degree; Bachelor of Criminal Justice.

Philip St. John

Cultural Advisor

Over 25 years experience in social services and youth work, including work as a cultural case coordinator for Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis. Bachelor of Human Services. Member of Sisseton/Wahpeton Dakota Nation, Sisseton, South Dakota.

Annette Pickard, MDiv

Spiritual Development Counselor

Over 10 years experience in youth ministry and teaching. Master of Divinity in Pastoral Care; Master of Library Science; Bachelor of Fine Arts & Secondary Art Education.

House Managers

Lisa Salazar - Case Home; over 5 years experience in youth work. Bachelor of Criminal Justice.

Michelle Zimney - Case Home; over a decade of experience in youth work, currently completing second degree to become a licensed addiction counselor. Bachelor of Psychology.

Duane Fleck - Good Bird Home;

Cory Taylor - Good Bird Home; over 10 years experience in youth work.

Mona Callahan - Hall Home; over 10 years experience in youth work.

Ginger Dean - Case Home;

Shelby Pudwill

Coordinator of Recreation, Health & Fitness

Over seven years experience in youth work. Bachelor of Criminal Justice. Current compubox punching statistician for ESPN sports and 12 years as a professional boxer in the United States.

Rhonda Jacobs

Coordinator of Volunteers & Special Projects

Over 20 years experience in office administration and special events. Bachelor of Finance.

Darlene Stebbins

Bookkeeper

Over 30 years experience - all at Charles Hall Youth Services!

Elna Graham

Accounting Clerk

More than 30 years of experience in business and accounting fields.

Kimberly Steffen

Executive Assistant

More than 15 years experience in office management and administration. Associate in Applied Science, Information Processing. Conducts regular scrapbooking classes with CHYS youth.