Meet the Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Staff
Angie Schlosser - Transportation Program Coordinator
Coordination of Transportation Program services for Pepin & Buffalo Counties. Responsible for the successful management and expansion of the two-county program, which provides transportation services primarily aimed at assisting seniors and persons with disabilities to maintain independence and stay connected within their community.
Monitors systems for Volunteer driver and Wheelchair Van rides for Pepin & Buffalo County residents and contracted care providers.
Develops and implements the transportation marketing plan with an emphasis on relationship building, community involvement & sustainability
Supervises the Transportation Program staff & Volunteers
Arranges maintenance and repairs of department vehicles.
Fills in for Aging Program Assistant
Angie can be reached by calling 715-672-8941 Ext 187
Bernie Rogers - Elder Benefit Specialist (EBS)
Assists anyone who is 60 years of age or older with answering questions or helping with the complicated paperwork that comes along with:
Medicare A, B, C, and D
Medicare Supplement Policies
Medical Assistance
Social Security
Consumer Problems
Other legal and benefit problems
Available to provide accurate and current information on your benefits.
Suggests alternative actions to secure benefits or appeal denials of benefits.
Advocate on behalf of other parties.
Explain what legal action or other possible solution is required.
Bernie serves Buffalo County residents and can be reached by calling (608) 685-6310
Cammi Catt-DeWyre - ADRC Manager
Responsible for the operation and management of the Resource Center. This includes ensuring the ADRC provides quality services to meet the needs of our consumers.
Ensures the ADRC operates within the State’s requirements.
Responsible for the fiscal management of the ADRC and supervising the staff of the ADRC.
The Manager reports to and assists the ADRC Governing Board in carrying out their duties.
Cammi can be reached by calling (715) 672-8941 Ext 115
Chelsey Herold – Dementia Care Specialist (DCS)
Supports persons with dementia and their caregivers to promote quality of life while living in the community.
Offers community resources including memory cafes, caregiver support groups, memory screens, and evidence-based prevention programs.
Develops Dementia-Friendly practices in order to assist persons with dementia to remain actively and safely in their communities.
Provides Dementia Friendly training to businesses, organizations, and county and municipal offices.
Chelsey can be reached by calling (715) 279-7870.
Jennifer Nelson - ADRC Specialist
Provides information about services, programs, and resources (public and private) that can help the elderly and individuals with disabilities, mental illness or substance abuse disorders experience daily life with dignity and help to maximize their opportunities for self-sufficiency and choice.
Determines functional and financial eligibility for long-term support programs, including Family Care and IRIS.
Provides options counseling to individuals who may not qualify financially or functionally for Long-Term Care Programming.
Discusses the enrollment and disenrollment processes with individuals currently enrolled in or considering enrollment in a long-term care program.
Provides outreach and information to young persons with disabilities (and their family caregivers) as they transition into the adult long-term care system.
Participates in the ongoing marketing and outreach of the ADRC.
Jennifer serves Pepin County residents and can be reached by calling (715) 672-8941 Ext 172
Julie Fick - Elder Benefit Specialist (EBS)
Assists anyone who is 60 years of age or older with answering questions or helping with the complicated paperwork that comes along with:
Medicare A, B, C, and D
Medicare Supplement Policies
Medical Assistance
Social Security
Consumer Problems
Other legal and benefit problems
Available to provide accurate and current information on your benefits.
Suggests alternative actions to secure benefits or appeal denials of benefits.
Advocate on behalf of other parties.
Explain what legal action or other possible solution is required.
Julie serves Pepin County residents and can be reached by calling (715) 672-8941 Ext 169
Julie Nelson - Transportation Program Assistant
Schedules Volunteer driver and Wheelchair Van rides for Pepin County residents and companies we are contracted with.
Computes monthly billing invoices & statements.
Assists in training and orientation for current and new drivers
Maintains monthly Time/Mileage reports for Drivers and Meal Site Staff
Prepares letters/mailings for the Transportation staff
Fills in for the DHS Program Assistant during time off/vacations
Julie can be reached by calling (715) 672-8941 Ext 152
Matthew Bertelson - Nutrition Program Coordinator
Responsible for the successful management of Buffalo and Pepin Counties' Senior Nutrition Program. The purpose of the Senior Nutrition Program is to reduce hunger and food insecurity and promote socialization, health, and well-being among older adults.
Assists with the implementation and marketing of the evidence-based prevention programs.
Assists with the development and distribution of the monthly ADRC Newsletter.
Supervises the Nutrition Program staff and volunteers.
Matt can be reached by calling (715) 672-8941 Ext 163
Assists people with physical, developmental, and mental illness disabilities between the ages of 18-59.
Provides information and assistance with public and private benefit programs and helps people apply for and/or appeal the denial of benefits.
Some areas and programs that the DBS can assist with:
Medicaid (Medical Assistance)
Social Security Disability (SSDI)
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Medicare, including Part D
Prescription Drug Assistance
Food Share
Housing & Utility Issues
Insurance Issues
Low-Income Tax Credits
Melissa can be reached by calling (715) 495-6106
Michelle Brown - ADRC Specialist
Provides information about services, programs, and resources (public and private) that can help the elderly and individuals with disabilities, mental illness or substance abuse disorders experience daily life with dignity and help to maximize their opportunities for self-sufficiency and choice.
Determines functional and financial eligibility for long-term support programs, including Family Care and IRIS.
Provides options counseling to individuals who may not qualify financially or functionally for Long-Term Care Programming.
Discusses the enrollment and disenrollment processes with individuals currently enrolled in or considering enrollment in a long-term care program.
Provides outreach and information to young persons with disabilities (and their family caregivers) as they transition into the adult long-term care system.
Participates in the ongoing marketing and outreach of the ADRC.
Michelle serves Buffalo County residents and can be reached by calling (608) 685-6307