UWBR is pleased to welcome our new Finance Director, Laura Nilson. Laura joins our team with over 20 years of experience in financial management. Most recently, Laura served as Vice President of Finance and Administration for a roofing company in Huntley, IL. There, Laura directed the corporate office, processed payroll, and supervised all financial functions of the company including monthly book close, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, and reconciliations. Additionally, Laura would build the annual budget and sales forecast. Prior, Laura served as an Office Manager/ Bookkeeper for a law firm, as well as worked as a legal secretary. 

Laura looks forward to her new position and knows her strong financial background will facilitate a great transition to this role. Given our unwavering commitment to financial accountability, we are happy to add Laura to our dynamic team!

After a highly-competitive search process, we are thrilled to introduce UWBR’s new Resource Development Director, Tessa Disch. Tessa was previously employed by the National MS Society since May 2017 as Volunteer and Community Engagement Specialist, where she helped spearhead fundraising events across the country, managed volunteers and cultivated new community engagement. Tessa earned her Bachelors in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Texas at San Antonio, and recently moved back to the Blackhawk Region.

With a self-proclaimed “hunger to excel in a new role” Tessa is excited to collaborate with the volunteer Campaign Cabinet, work to help grow UWBR’s annual Community Campaign, and raise resources to meet the needs of our region. Welcome, Tessa!

United, we want to help rebuild healthy, strong and equitable communities.