Program #

Program 2-

Hallie Township

Program 4-

Lafayette Township

Program 10-

Carrie has been with NPI about 7 ½ years. She started out in Menomonie as a PCW. She was then promoted to manager after about a year. She has managed Program 4 for over 6 years, has been manager of Program 10 for almost 2 years, and has recently taken on management of Program 2 this past October. Carrie grew up in Lake Nebagamon, WI. She lived in Minneapolis, MN and Cleveland, OH before moving back to Wisconsin in 1986. Carrie has worked in the Healthcare field for 32 years. She began in 1978 as a CNA in Duluth, MN. Carrie went to nursing school and worked as a Medical Assistant. She also has worked for Human Resource Center in Superior, WI for many years as well as working with mentally ill clients. She moved to the Chippewa area in 1995. She married her husband, Mark, in 1996. She has two daughters and a grandson. Her oldest daughter works at the capital in St. Paul, MN as an assistant to a Senator and her youngest works at NPI. She also has a wonderful son-in-law. She has three Pomeranians that are her “kids” now that her children are all grown.

“It is important to me to feel as if I have made a difference to someone each day. Some days that is our consumers and other days it may be a staff member, a guardian, or any of the many people we encounter each day.” –Carrie Bultman

Programs 3- Eau Claire

Kathy has been with NPI for 2 years 8 months. She started as a PCW working with a woman doing block shifts. She was soon promoted to a manager after being with the company 6 months. Her consumers always come first so she enjoys planning activities and outings for them. She grew up and went to school in Pepin, WI. After graduation, she went to Red Wing Vo-tech and took CNA courses. She then moved to Ellsworth, WI where she worked with the disabled and during this time she had her daughter. She moved to the Chippewa area 6 years ago. Kathy worked for a private company in Ellsworth for 4 years working with the disabled. They were later bought out by Brotoloc where she remained the assistant manager. She also did home care for 2 years. She worked at Target and a factory for 10 years. She is married to Kevin who also works for NPI. She is looking forward to her 10 year anniversary and taking a 7 day cruise! She has a 26 year old daughter, Nikki, who is her best friend. She loves to camp, garage sale, and spend time with her families.

“Our consumers have a very special place in my heart. You can’t help but treat them like a family member. I love to plan outings and activities to keep their life as independent as possible. I cherish them all.” –Kathy Olson

Nikki has been with NPI since for almost 5 months. She started as a PCW but was promoted to a manger soon after at Program 5. She is originally from Ellsworth, WI. Nicole comes to NPI because she loves to help others. The outdoors will find her riding the snowmobile and four wheel trails. She loves hanging out with the family and is such a dedicated PACKERS fan.

Programs 6- Eau Claire

Kim has been with NPI for 5 years. She started as a PCW at Program 10 and 9. She was promoted to a manger in 2008 of Program 13, and recently took on Program 6. She has lived in the Eau Claire area her entire life. She attended North High and graduated in 2000. She has been in the healthcare field for 10 years. She started at a group home,  a day service program, and a nursing home. She is the youngest in her family. She has a sister, Jennifer, who also works for NPI. Her mother and father live in Eau Claire. She enjoys spending time with her fiancé, Shon, and his 6 year old daughter Destiny.

 “I enjoy watching the consumers smile and achieve their personal goals.” –Kim Belger

Michael has worked at NPI for 5 years. He started with NPI in 2005 and was then promoted to a manager of Program 7 in 2006. He was born in Houston, TX, grew up in Fort Worth, TX and moved to Wisconsin about 11 years ago. Prior to moving to the area, he worked as a mechanic at a golf course. After he moved here, he worked for Lakeside Nursing and Rehabilitation, for 2 years and obtained his CNA there. He was then employed at a day service for 2 years as well. He has been married to Angela for 16 years and has 2 children at home, one college bound and one in middle school. He also has 3 grown daughters in Texas, along with 2 granddaughters. He enjoys playing in his band, spending time with his family, bowling, and fishing.

 “I enjoy working with the consumers, just to see the smile on their faces and their quality of life on a daily basis, makes it all worthwhile.” – Michael Halbert

Betty has been with NPI 14 years. She started as a PCW. She was promoted to manager of Program #9 about a year later. Betty grew up in Athelstane, Wisconsin which is 40 miles west of Marinette. She moved to the area in 1967. She has worked as a bank secretary, at Chrysler on the assembly line as an aluminum welder as well as a teacher a day care. Betty has also volunteered as a Teacher’s Aide in a Christian school for 13 years. Betty enjoys traveling and going to Bible conferences. She also enjoys spending time with friends and her family of 3 children and 9 grandchildren.

“I love my job with NPI. I love what I do and I do what I love. I enjoy helping others.” – Betty Trossen

Rachel as been with NPI for 2 years. She is the manager of Program 11 in Medford. She grew up in Medford in her country home and has lived there all her life and all her family is there as well. She started as a PCW for an elderly couple 5 years ago in their home. After that, she worked at a few different group homes and CBRF’s before coming to NPI. She has 3 nieces and 2 nephews. She spends a lot of time with her oldest niece that is 16. She has 3 brothers. She has a Chihuahua that is 2 years old. Rachel likes to go fishing, camping, photography, and music.

“I like to help others and see that they can achieve every day challenges and bring positivity into their life.” –Rachel Dohrwardt

Program 15 Duplex-