Blog Archives
Rachel Black
Posted on July 18, 2016
Rachel joins Ombudsman as Program Administrator for the Joe Foss Alternative and President’s Academy programs in Sioux Falls. These programs enroll a total of 400 students. Rachel holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and Secondary Education from Augustana University ...
Matthew Schwartz
Posted on October 15, 2015
Matthew Schwartz started working for Ombudsman in 1998 as a charter school director. In 2000, he was promoted to regional manager and was named director of center development and support in 2006. Most recently, in 2014, Mr. Schwartz was promoted ...
Melinda Barber
Posted on April 22, 2015
Ms. Barber provides high-level support to Rudy Flores, Senior Vice President of Operations and as Office Manager to the Arizona administrative office of Ombudsman. She is a seasoned Executive Assistant with more than 25 years in office administration. Prior to joining Ombudsman, ...
Harold Ragland
Posted on April 22, 2015
Harold has been with Ombudsman for 15 years in the roles of IT Manager and Director of Projects. Harold is responsible for oversight of information technology strategy for the organization, developing and implementing the policies and goals for the IT department
Janice Zagorniak
Posted on April 22, 2015
Janice completed her undergraduate studies at the State University in Potsdam, NY with a degree in education and psychology and earned her Master’s degree in elementary education. During her career at Ombudsman, Janice has demonstrated strong educational and practical experiences in a ...
Heather Achtemeier
Posted on April 22, 2015
Heather Achtemeier earned a Bachelor of Science in Management from Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She serves as the human resources representative for the Ombudsman division, providing assistance with employee benefits, the Family and Medical Leave Act, workers compensation ...
Finn McLaughlin
Posted on April 22, 2015
Ms. McLaughlin earned her Master’s in Education from DePaul University, with focus on Language, Literacy and Specialized Instruction, and holds certification in Special Education, English, Reading and Social Studies. Ms. McLaughlin also served as a Graduate Assistant at DePaul University ...
Caroline Damask
Posted on April 22, 2015
Ms. Damask has been Vice President, Financial Operations of Ombudsman Division since October 2010. She is responsible for providing direction and leadership to the accounting/finance department, managing accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis functions while focusing on sound internal ...
Binky Michele Jones
Posted on April 22, 2015
Binky Jones began her career with Ombudsman in 2000 as a center director for Metro Charter, one of eight schools operated by the company in Arizona. She has served in several positions for the company, including Regional Manager of Arizona ...
Sue Leuser
Posted on December 4, 2013
Sue Leuser has been a member of the Ombudsman team since 1999. She has held several management positions at Ombudsman, including director, regional manager and assistant director of center operations. In 2008, Sue was promoted to vice president of center ...
