Leadership Team
The importance of CHOICE, the joy of WORK, the power of COMPASSION.
Administrative & Leadership Team
Suzanne Hanson,
Executive Director
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!
Phone: 608-223-9110 Ext: 126
Email: [email protected]
Stephanie Gulvik,
HR Director
Phone: 608-223-9110 Ext: 112
Email: [email protected]
Stephanie is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with a Master’s degree in Business Administration with emphases in Management and Human Resources Management. She earned dual degrees in Business Management and Sociology from Edgewood College. Prior to working at MARC, Stephanie taught swimming lessons to individuals with disabilities and provided respite care to children with autism. Stephanie has worked at MARC for over 12 years. Stephanie’s dog, Dolly, participated in the companion pet program. Dolly loved being at MARC—greeting, seeing, and interacting with the individuals MARC supports.
Gary Johnson,
Accounting Director
Phone: 608-223-9110 Ext: 115
Email: [email protected]
Gary Johnson is a native of Madison and a graduate of the University of Wisconsin. He has worked at MARC for 17 years and believes that MARC encourages each employee to make a difference every day, whether at work or out in the community. In addition to his impressive career, throughout which he has worked in accounting and finance, marketing, and employee training and development, Gary is an active volunteer in the Madison community, having served as the board chair of Goodwill Industries of South-Central Wisconsin and the board president of the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras.
Emmett Sauchuck,
Fund Developer
Phone: (608) 223-9110 Ext: 117
Email: [email protected]
Emmett has worked for nonprofits as an administrator and fundraiser in Virginia, DC, and Wisconsin. He studied Spanish language and literature at the University of Maryland and applies his experience as a writer and communicator to his fund development. Emmett dedicates himself to promoting MARC’s mission with clarity, honesty, and optimism.
Karen Hansen,
Executive Administrative Assistant
Phone: (608) 223-9100 Ext. 110
[email protected]
Curtis Tollin,
Maintenance Technician
Phone: (608) 223-9110 Ext: 180
Email: [email protected]
Courtney Johnson,
Accounting Assistant
Phone: 608-223-9110 Ext: 125
Email: [email protected]
Cynthia Hill,
Exec Admin & Development Assistant
Phone: 608-223-9110 Ext: 128
Email: [email protected]
Program Director
Phone: (608) 241-2929 Ext: 203
Email: [email protected]
Sue is a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in Social Work. She has worked in the Human Service field since she was 16 years old and found her passion in life. Sue also worked residentially for a short time following graduation. For the past 26 years she has dedicated her career to MARC. Sue began as an LTE and worked her way up to the position she holds today. She is very passionate about the individuals we support and providing quality programming.
Traci Hughes,
Assistant Director
Phone: (608) 241-2929 Ext. 201
Email: [email protected]
Traci has been at MARC for over thirty years. Since starting at MARC her objective has always been to aid in enriching the lives of those we serve. During her career she has worked in a number of different capacities. Some of these include: Cove (behavioral program), production, supported employment, case manager, and coordinator. Over the years she has established strong relationships with the individuals and their families both inside and outside of the center. She is a strong advocate and strives to provide quality services based on each person’s needs.
Lynsey Sultze,
Asst. Director
Phone: (608) 241-2929 Ext. 212
Email: [email protected]
David Hagan,
Administrative Assistant
Phone: (608) 241-2929 Ext. 267
[email protected]
Kim Watrud,
Program Director
Phone: (608) 437-5998 Ext. 712
Email: [email protected]
Kim is a graduate of SWTC with a degree in Human Services. She has many years of experience starting when she was just a young girl; Kim helped and learned from her sister, Heather, while growing up. Kim will tell you she learned everything from her sister and she is the reason that Kim does what she does and why she is great at it. After graduation, Kim moved to continue on in her education at Upper Iowa University in Human Services with an emphasis in Social Work. During this time, she started working for MARC West. Kim quickly showed her passion for individuals with developmental disabilities and an interest in learning and growing with MARC. At MARC West she became the assistant Director and held this position for 8 years. Kim then transitioned to MARC Mt. Horeb and became the Program Director. She just celebrated 20 years with MARC in 2023! Kim is an incredible advocate and truly values everyone she works with.
Marsha Babler,
Assistant Director
Phone: (608) 437-5998 Ext. 717
Email: [email protected]
Beki Maier,
Administrative Assistant
Phone: (608) 437-5998 Ext. 710
Email: [email protected]
Cole Matteson.
Program Director
Phone: (608) 223-9100 Ext. 119
Email: [email protected]
Cole studied at Luther College and received a bachelor’s degree in History in 2013. His vocational career began in 2015 as a Job Developer and Case Manager. He served 4 counties and countless clients across North East Iowa. After living in a rural community, one of Cole’s core principles became “how can I serve the community best?” With this in mind he served as a founding board member and helped create a North East Iowa branch for the National Alliance on Mental Illness. After 8 years of living in Iowa, Cole moved back to Wisconsin in 2017. Cole is excited to serve the greater Madison area as Program Director of RES and Project SEARCH.
Karen Hansen,
Executive Administrative Assistant
Phone: (608) 223-9100 Ext. 110
[email protected]
LaWanda Allen,
Program Director
Phone: (608) 288-8088 Ext. 435
Email: [email protected]
LaWanda Allen, Program Director of MARC South, has been with MARC for 6 years and a program director for two. LaWanda started her journey in this field over 30 years ago in Addison, IL. After attending college and receiving her certificate for medical transcription, LaWanda found herself longing to be effective in the lives of individuals with intellectual/behavioral disabilities. She has worked in the capacity of job coaching, residential, and day services. LaWanda gives all credit to her aunt for introducing to her at an early age what it means to give back and how to be of service to others.
Ashley Ross,
Assistant Director
Phone: (608) 288-8088 Ext. 420
Email: [email protected]
Laura Johnson,
Director
Phone: (608) 873-5217 Ext. 313
Email: [email protected]
Laura Johnson, Program Director has 19 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities at MARC Inc. Her many years of personal care, recreational activity and general assembly production knowledge promotes her guidance of the department to ensure individuals have opportunities to reach their personal, prevocational and employment goals. Laura offers her skilled supports to individuals working at Supported Employment sites to perform their best and encourage their independence. She has established long standing mutual relationships with community employers providing them with willing and skilled employees to meet their business needs. Laura also offers her cosmetology skills to individuals living in the community. Her dedication is shown in her compassion and patience she shares with everyone around her.
Christine Brown,
Assistant Director
Phone: (608) 873-5217 Ext. 303
Email: [email protected]
Robyn DeVries,
Program Director
Phone: (608) 273-3630 Ext. 612
Email: [email protected]
Robyn is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Madison with a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology. She began her career in human services as a counselor for people with addictions, people with duel mental health diagnosis, and people with developmental disabilities as well as addictions. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Wisconsin. Robyn’s desire to work in the human services field began during her time in the US Navy where she met people from all walks of life who shared their experiences with her. These people helped her see that the celebration of our differences can make a huge impact on this world. She believes that advocacy and empowerment go hand in hand, and uses this belief to guide her work with her clients. Robyn has a lengthy leadership background and looks forward to pairing that strength with her counseling experience to help foster positive relationships with MARC-West clients, staff, and caregivers.
Kari Peterson,
Assistant Director
Phone: (608) 273-3630 Ext. 613
Email: [email protected]