EMPOWER Project Board Members

Jason Scandrol

Board Chair

Jason Scandrol brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in talent acquisition, operations, facilities, construction, and business development. His career has focused on building strong teams, leading complex initiatives, and helping organizations grow. Jason serves as Chair of the Board of Directors for The EMPOWER Project, where he is passionate about expanding access to meaningful employment and creating greater opportunities for individuals and communities.

Levi Jensen

Vice Chair

Levi Jensen, MBA, brings experience in business development, sales strategy, and customer relationship management. With a background in the scientific products industry, Levi offers valuable insight into building strategic partnerships, driving growth, and strengthening business relationships. He holds an MBA from St. Cloud State University and is committed to applying his professional experience to support organizational growth and long-term success.

Beau Bunnell

Treasurer

Beau Bunnell serves as Treasurer on the MyPath Board of Directors, bringing more than 28 years of professional experience in the financial services industry, with a background in consumer lending. Beau’s connection to MyPath is also deeply personal. As the father of a son on the autism spectrum who has worked with MyPath, he has seen firsthand the positive impact that meaningful employment can have on individuals with special needs and their families. That experience inspired him to become more involved with the organization and its mission. As Treasurer, Beau combines his financial experience with his personal perspective as a parent to support MyPath’s continued growth and financial stewardship. He is passionate about helping create opportunities for individuals with special needs to develop their skills, gain greater independence, and experience the confidence and sense of purpose that meaningful employment can provide.

Faith Binman

Board Member

Faith Binman is a passionate and dedicated employment specialist and educator with a Master’s in Education from Augsburg University and experience supporting individuals of all ages in achieving their career goals. Faith thrives on empowering individuals to build independence, confidence, and self-advocacy. With a background in special education, work-based learning, and career coaching, she brings creativity, patience, and practical problem-solving to every role. Faith enjoys building meaningful relationships with clients, colleagues, and employers, advocating for inclusion, and creating pathways to long-term success in work and life.

Nate Evens

Board Member

Nate Evens brings more than 15 years of experience supporting individuals with disabilities across education, employment, and community settings. He began working as a personal care assistant while attending St. Cloud State University and went on to spend 10 years as a special education teacher serving high school and transition-aged students. His expertise includes special education, autism, workforce development, post-secondary transition, and life coaching. In 2020, Nate founded MY PATH, an organization dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities identify and achieve their personal and professional goals. Through his career and leadership, Nate is committed to expanding opportunities, fostering independence, and helping individuals reach their full potential.

Colleen Fristchel

Board Member

Colleen Fritschel is the parent of a neurodivergent young adult. She brings a personal perspective and a commitment to helping individuals find meaningful careers aligned with their unique strengths. She is passionate about building awareness among employers and creating opportunities for neurodivergent young adults to succeed in the workforce. Professionally, Colleen is a commercial lender at Lakeview Bank, where she works closely with businesses, develops strategic relationships, and stays engaged in the community. Through these connections, she recognizes the opportunity to bridge the gap between employers’ workforce needs and the unique talents and skills of neurodivergent young adults.

Noah Greensweig

Board Member

Noah Greensweig is a Minneapolis-based software developer with experience working across public, non-profit, and for-profit institutions. Noah’s work has ranged from implementing community projects in rural China, delivering access to social resources for refugees, managing an environmental granting program, and building technology to help small businesses thrive.

Emily Hable

Board Member

Emily Hable brings extensive experience in human services, employment support, and transition services for individuals with disabilities. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Services from St. Mary’s University and has served in a variety of roles, including Director of Program Services, Employment Specialist, and Vocational Trainer/Job Coach. Her career includes working with individuals with behavioral disorders, supporting young adults through school-to-work transitions, and helping people develop the skills and confidence needed to achieve their employment goals. Emily is passionate about building meaningful opportunities for individuals of all abilities and helping them reach their full potential.

Hans Iverson

Board Member

Hans Iverson brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in banking and financial services and currently serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer at TruStone Financial Credit Union. A longtime community volunteer, Hans has served on boards and committees supporting youth, families, and community organizations, including Buffalo Youth Hockey and the Buffalo Lake Association. As a member of The Empower Project Board, he is passionate about creating opportunities that help autistic young adults build independence, confidence, and reach their full potential.

Brenda Staloch

Board Member

Brenda lives in Minneapolis with her husband, Mike, and their two children, a son and daughter. Their son, who has an intellectual disability, is living a full and fulfilling life, including owning and operating his own DJ business. His experiences and accomplishments are what inspired Brenda to serve on the EMPOWER board and help create meaningful employment opportunities for adults with intellectual disabilities.

Tara King

Board Member

Tara is the co-founder of Valley Friendship Club – a nonprofit focused on creating opportunities for every person with a developmental and/or intellectual disability to build enduring friendships and embrace community connections. She is also a founding board member of ArtSpoke, a local nonprofit for children focused on embracing vulnerability and building resiliency. She has been involved with family ministry at First Presbyterian Church of Stillwater and has served as both a Deacon and an Elder. She is a US Army veteran and parent of four children, one of whom has down syndrome.