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Bruce Manner Immediate Past President Occupation: Retired 2002- Bethlehem Steel Co. Years Served on Board- 5 1/2“Children always bring a smile to my face, no matter what kind of day I am having. There is no better feeling of self worth or self satisfaction than making a difference in the life of a child. If you want to make a difference in your own life, make a difference in someone else’s life.” |
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Les Radke Board Member Emeritus |
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Amber Lapaich-Stalbrink Board President Occupation: Attorney Years served on board- 5“I have been an attorney practicing law in LaPorte County for over ten years. Throughout my various experiences as an attorney, I have had the opportunity to witness the need for Dunebrook’s services and child abuse prevention programs in our community. I feel that Dunebrook is a strong organization, and I fully support Dunebrook’s mission, which is to advocate for children and provide positive family support and education.” |
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Linda Hough Treasurer Occupation: Certified Public Accountant Years Served on Board- 2 “I believe we all have a responsibility to protect children and keep them safe. Dunebrook gives me an opportunity to contribute in a small way to that endeavor.” |
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Steve Kring Vice President Occupation: Banking Market President, La Porte County Horizon Bank Years Served on Board- 3“My success in life, both personal and professional, is in large part due to having a family who cared, loved, and supported me. Unfortunately, not all children are raised in this type of environment. Dunebrook educates and helps parents to provide this type of home, and is an advocate for children. This is what drew me to Dunebrook. This organization has been making a difference in Northern Indiana for over 20 years. Who wouldn’t want to be part of that?” |
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Kevin Gould Occupation: Branch Manager- PNC Bank Years served on Board- 3 “Serving Dunebrook in different capacities gives me the opportunity to make a safer and better community for my children.” |
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Rebecca Fistel |
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Jacqueline Ruge-Perkins Board Member Occupation- Vice President- First State Bank of Porter Years served on board- 2 “The Body Safety Program is what brought me to Dunebrook at first. As a member of the Duneland Exchange Club, a Prevention of Child Abuse organization too, we coordinated with Dunebrook to bring this program to the Duneland Elementary Schools. The Body Safety Program is a one-of-a-kind, powerful and energetic program that teaches children to protect themselves against molestation and that they should tell an adult they know and trust. Since being a member of the Board for the past two years, I have been impressed with the many programs that aim to prevent child abuse and support families. I am continually amazed by the dedication of the staff here at Dunebrook.” |
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Sharee Morse |
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Ted Perzanowski Secretary Occupation: Owner, Talk to Ted, inc. (Alternative counseling and psychotherapy) Years Served on Board: New Member“I believe that child abuse in all its forms- physical, emotional, mental, and sexual – does more damage to individuals, families, and societies than does anything else, and because it has been my good fortune to meet and work with many members of Dunebrook’s staff, I believe deeply in Dunebrook’s mission of preventing child abuse through its spectrum of initiatives. I therefore consider it a great honor to serve Dunebrook’s mission and support its staff as a member of the Board.” |
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H. Fred Miller |
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Tim Gartland Board Member Occupation: Financial Advisor with Edward Jones Years served on Board: New Member“When I became a father I began to notice more of the world around me. I noticed people in grocery stores, families eating in restaurants, and people walking down the streets. My children changed my outlook on life. I want the best possible outcomes for my family and want to give my children the foundation to achieve anything. The more I have learned about Dunebrook, the more I have realized that Dunebrook is helping families get that foundation. Kids are awesome…let’s give them all a great foundation!” |
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Diana Dibkey Ex-Officio Member Occupation: Executive Director of Dunebrook Years Served on Board- 11“My association with Dunebrook began over twenty years ago when it was merely a dream. The dream was that agencies involved in child abuse investigations would work together to protect children and that services would be created to help parents and prevent child abuse and neglect. I believe passionately in the dream.” |
Our Mission
To advocate for children and provide positive family support and education.
Our Vision:Every child: safe, healthy, and happy
Affiliations
Drive One Home for the Kids!
