New Faces in New Places
Summer Jay - Promoted to ATL at Baker House
Summer has been with Mainstream Living for five years. She loves working for the company and being able to make a difference in the members' lives. Summer says she is both nervous and beyond excited to start her new role as Assistant Team Lead and hopes to continue to advocate and serve the members and the staff. She also notes that "Jason Mamoa is her life."
Stacey Starrett - Promoted to Accounting Coordinator: Accounts Payable
Stacey has worked for Mainstream Living for just over 20 years, starting in HCBS and working in that area for 16 years before transferring to Support Services. She is in her 5th year in the department and is looking forward to the new role in accounts payable. She loves being outside, spending time with friends and family and relaxing at home. She asks everyone for patience as she takes time to learn the ropes.
Jenna Peterson - Assistant Payroll Coordinator
Jenn started with Mainstream Living about three years ago, working in the Ames office as the Administrative Assistant. She has been helping with payroll for two of those three years. Jenna has two cats and two kids and is very excited for the new experiences and opportuniteis in her new role.
Brant Bacon
Brant is taking over for Julie Vos in Des Moines and appreciated everyone providing a warm welcome to the company. Brant is happy to be a part of the team and is looking forward to meeting more staff when the office reopens. Brant is currently taking some time off from collegiate studies in Vocal Music Performance and German studies to gain life experience in the US before a planned future abroad. Brant enjoys the outdoors and loves coffee which developed while working at Smokey Row. He says he's the guy if you need coffee advice!
Heather Held - Promoted to Team Leader in DSM HCBS
Heath is very excited to begin her new journey at Mainstream Living. In 20 years of working, she says she has never found a job that is as fulfilling each and every day as she does with Mainstream. Heather loves our members and being able to bond with them. She is looking forward to bringing new and fresh ideas to the team.
Roxanne Muffler - Promoted to Quality Support Coordinator
Roxanne has worked for Mainstream Living since 1995 and has worked in a number of positions, most recently heading up the quality assurance program for Mental Health. When not working she loves crafting, reading, archery, and biking. She enjoys a variety of music depending upon the mood day/atmosphere. Roxanne also enjoys spending time researching her ancestry and have been given a lot of materials family members have gathered throughout the years.