Meet the Team

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Charlotte Hammond

Charlotte Hammond

President and CEO

“Headquartered in Alton, Illinois, Hammond’s nonprofit provides employment services to people with disabilities. Since assuming leadership of the organization in 2016, Hammond has helped expand Challenge Unlimited’s footprint, securing several government contracts that have increased the number of available jobs for clients and launching a temporary staffing division in St. Louis to assist veterans. She also serves on the board of directors for a variety of local groups, including the Missouri Botanical Garden and Ameren’s Community Voices Advisory Board.”

St. Louis Magazine

Our Leaders

Andy Esterer

Executive VP of Finance and Support Services

Jonathan Becker

VP of Programs
Mike Robinson

Mike Robinson

VP of IT and Environmental Services

Diane Tebbe

VP of Residential Options

James Porter

EVP of Operations

April Santos

VP of Human Resources

Kelley Young

 VP of Finance

Board of Directors

Tom Morrissey
Tom Morrissey
Chairperson, Challenge Unlimited
+ About Tom
Rose Gibson
Rosemary Gibson
Chairperson, Residential Options
+ About Rosemary
Ried McDowell
Reid McDowell
Secretary, Residential Options
+ About Reid
Yancho Gerdjikov
Yancho Gerdjikov
Board Member
+ About Yancho
Jim Concannon
Jim Concannon
Board Member
+ About Jim
Erica Orrison
Erica Orrison
Board Member
+ About Erica
Cathy Cooke
Cathy Cooke
Board Member
+ About Cathy
Joni Lombardo
Joni Lombardo
Board Member
+ About Joni
Bruce Malone
Bruce Malone
Board Member
+ About Bruce
Geri Lynn Arrindell
Geri Lynn Arrindell
Board Member & General Counsel
+ About Geri
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Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities?

If so, we invite you to consider joining the board of directors at Challenge Unlimited. As a nonprofit organization that provides a wide range of services to people with disabilities, including independent living, advocacy, and employment support we are committed to creating opportunities for individuals with disabilities to live, work, and participate in our community. We are looking for board members who have:

  • A passion for working with people with disabilities
  • A commitment to social justice
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills
  • A willingness to volunteer their time and talents