Board of Directors
The importance of CHOICE, the joy of WORK, the power of COMPASSION.
Mary Anne Oemichen, Chair
Member began 10/23/2014
Term expires 4/30/2029
Tommy Farrell, Vice Chair
Member began 04/01/2016
Term expires 4/30/2028
Mary Anne is an attorney and Executive Director of Home of Our Own, a nonprofit focused on creating & sustaining a joyful, inclusive community & celebrating independence for disabled residents living at Prairie Haus apartments in New Glarus. Mary Anne has served as MARC’s Board Chair for the past decade. Mary Anne previously served on the Easter Seals Wisconsin Board of Directors, the New Glarus School Board, New Glarus Community Foundation, the New Glarus Excellence in Education Fund, and Turningpoint for Victims of Domestic Abuse. Mary Anne is also the parent of a MARC participant.
Anita K Short, Secretary
Member began 5/1/2008
Term expires 4/30/2028
Jean Christensen, CPA, Treasurer
Member began 7/2014
Term expires 4/30/2027
Anita is employed with American Family Insurance as a Project Manager, where she is actively involved in the company’s United Way committee. She is also a member of the American Family Caregiver’s Business Resource Group and, in 2012, led the Awareness and Inclusion Team. Outside of work, Anita volunteers and for Sun Prairie Special Olympics and is a member and past secretary for the American Legion Auxiliary Post 333. Anita is a parent of a MARC participant.
Jean graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Platteville with a degree in accounting and finance. She is a CPA and is currently an audit and consulting partner at Wipfli LLP. She has provided audit and consulting services to nonprofit organizations for over 30 years. She is also a member of the AICPA.
Michael Lawton, Attorney
Member began 5/1/97
Term expires 4/30/2028
Member began 10/23/2014
Term expires 4/30/2027
Mike is an attorney with the firm of Boardman & Clark and concentrates his practice in litigation, business, and real estate law. He graduated cum laude from the UW Law School and is a member of the American, Wisconsin and Dane County Bar Associations, as well as a member of the Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers. Mike’s diverse practice includes such matters as commercial real estate development, antitrust and other trade regulations, drafting of shareholder agreements and stock options, and representation in the purchase and sale of businesses.
Greg Kesling
Member began 4/29/2015
Term expires 4/30/2026
Barbara Stransky, CPA
Member Began 02/06/2013
Term expires 4/30/2029
Greg began working with individuals with intellectual disabilities in 1976 in Chippewa Falls WI and then in 1980 in Madison WI at Central Wisconsin Center (CWC). Greg worked as a staff psychologist specializing in supports for individuals with sensory deficits. Eventually he became Director of Psychology and then Director of Program Services. As Director of Program Services he developed and managed contracts with Madison area agencies providing day program support services for clients residing at CWC. He also guided the creation of the Short-Term Assessment Program which provides intensive assessment and short-term treatment for individuals who are experiencing medical and/or behavior challenges. Greg retired in 2011 and began private consulting at that time. Major interests include regulatory issues impacting the support and treatment of individuals with intellectual disabilities, applied behavior analysis, and organizational quality improvement. Greg received a BS in Psychology at the University of Evansville and an MS in Psychology from Indiana State University.
Barb began working with organizations serving individuals with developmental disabilities in 1982 when she was hired as the Accounting Manager of MARC, a role she served in for 6 years. Subsequently, she served as the chief financial officer or Executive Director of 3 other organizations serving individuals with developmental disabilities: RFDF Inc., Community Living Connections, and CCLS, Inc, from 1988 through 2010. In 2010, she became the chief financial officer of the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the UW Madison School of Medicine. She retired in 2021 from that role, and currently has her own accounting practice, Dollars and Sense Accounting.
In addition, Barb served on the MARC Foundation Board from 2013 through 2024. In 2025, she became a member of the MARC Board. From 1988 to 2004, she was treasurer of Access to Community Services, a fundraising organization for people with developmental disabilities.
Barb has two bachelors degrees, Business with a concentration in Accounting and Mathematics, from Westminster College in PA. She is a member of the Wisconsin Institute of CPA’s. She is active in her church and the Dane County Humane Society.
John Roy
Member began 5/1/2024
Term expires 4/30/2027
Judy Kelter-Ketelboeter
Member began 02/29/2012
Term expires 4//30/2029
STAFF
Suzanne Hanson, Executive Director
A lifelong resident of Cross Plains, Judy Ketelboeter has spent more than 40 years helping clients and communities thrive. As First Vice President – Business Development at Park Bank, Judy is known for her thoughtful approach, deep relationships, and commitment to helping people reach their financial goals.
Her dedication extends far beyond banking. Judy has held leadership roles in more than 20 local organizations, including serving as president of the Cross Plains Chamber and Optimists Club, vice president of the Village Board, and long-time member of the St. Francis Endowment and Finance Boards. She’s also the founder of the Father’s Day Fishing event, a cherished tradition for over 20 years.
From youth programs and school initiatives to major infrastructure projects and nonprofit boards, Judy’s impact is felt across generations. In 2017, she was named Citizen of the Year—a reflection of her unwavering commitment to making Cross Plains a better place for everyone. Judy has been on the MARC Board for 14 years.
Suzanne Hanson has worked with individuals with Intellectual Disabilities for over 30 years. She has worked in Ohio, Virginia, and Wisconsin. She started in the field assisting in the development of broom manufacturing and furniture refinishing businesses, both operated by adults with intellectual disabilities. She has held positions as a production supervisor, behaviorist, supervisor of enclaves and mobile crews, and Total Quality Improvement Instructor for Chesterfield County, Virginia. Suzanne has worked at MARC for over 20 years and is currently the Executive Director. She is passionate about offering real choices and a wide variety of services at MARC. Suzanne believes that MARC employs individuals who have outstanding values, compassion, and dedication. To build on this great foundation she encourages team development, employee engagement, and a strong emphasis on the mission of MARC: To enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities!
Please Note: the boards of the MARC Foundation of Dane County and Madison Area Rehabilitation Centers, Inc., voted to merge, and the MARC Foundation of Dane County is no longer a separate board. The boards merged at the close of business on December 31, 2024, and are now a singular entity.