Who We Are
Our Team
SENDD is fortunate to have a very experienced, professional staff. Currently, SENDD has 14 Full-Time and 2 Part-Time staff members, with over 30 years of combined experience between the different services we offer. Our staff are dedicated to providing quality service to our member and non-member communities, assisting with economic development, housing, broadband, and community development opportunities.

Tom Bliss
Executive Director

Amanda Stutzman
Bookkeeper

Jalynn Ellenwood
Administrative Assistant

Oliver Borchers Williams
Broadband Director

Shaimaa Saydo
ACC AmeriCorps Member

James Owens
Senior Community Development Specialist

Karsyn Bredenkamp
Community Development Specialist

Brittany McCullough
Community Development Specialist

Kelly Gentrup
Director of Development Services

Jim Warrelmann
Director of Housing Services

Ryan Bauman
Housing Coordinator

Nichole Jones
Housing Specialist

Cole Hartgerink
Housing Specialist

Brent Pendgraft
Housing Inspector

Ashley Larsen
Housing Development Specialist

Terry Manson
Project Manager