Meet Star of Hope
Our Staff are trained, experienced, and care deeply about serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Please take a moment to learn about some of the great people who make it all possible!
Star of Hope Board Members
Francine Worthen
President
Pacific Properties
Coos Bay School District - Retired
DeDe Lofthouse
Vice President
Assistant Manager - Banner Bank
Empire Branch
Terry Edwards
Secretary
E.L. Edwards Realty II, Inc.
Broker and Past Owner
James Adams
Treasurer
Star of Hope
Financial Director - Retired
Sheila Banks
Board Member
School Administrator
South Coast E.S.D. - Retired
Patricia Johnson
Board Member
School Administrator - Retired
with North Bend School District
Doug Veysey
Board Member
Retired School Teacher
Track & Field Coach
Star of Hope Leadership Staff
LouAnn Dewater
Chief Executive Officer
LouAnn Dewater
Chief Executive Officer
Kathleen Upchurch
Executive Assistant
Danny Stoddard
Director of Operations
Andrea Kellner
Director of Employment
Theresa Collins
Financial Director
Julie Wadkins
Director of Residential Services
Behavior Supports
Lisa Montez
Senior Director of Residential Services
and New Programs
Program Management
Diane Johnson
Supported Employment/ Day Services Manager
Taryn Rickman
Community Supports
Manager
Douglas Anderson
Cedar
Court
Manager
Mark Anderson
Cammann
Street
Manager
Nicholas Clark
Virginia
Street
Manager
Sandra Anderson
Monroe
Street
Manager
Adam Barber
Lombard
Street
Manager
Amber Shore
Newmark
Street
Manager
Rebecca McGrath
Ash
Street
Manager
