Consejo Asesor de Amigos
Jerry Pasdo es un corredor de bienes raíces de inversión retirado, pero todavía activo en propiedades de inversión. Le encanta remodelar edificios de apartamentos más antiguos y tradicionales para recuperar el carácter de los barrios más antiguos de Madison. La pesca y el kayak completan los proyectos extraescolares. Encuentra el tiempo que pasa con todo el grupo en Yahara House muy gratificante.
Brad Schlough ha trabajado como Director de Clubhouse de Yahara House, un programa de Journey Mental Health Inc. durante tres años. Tiene 29 años de experiencia profesional brindando servicios directos, administrando y dirigiendo programas innovadores de salud mental y diagnóstico dual (MH / DD) basados en la comunidad en Journey. A Brad le apasiona colaborar con personas con MH / DD para ayudarlas a alcanzar sus objetivos de recuperación. Brad obtuvo su Maestría en Psicología de la Rehabilitación en 1992 de la Universidad de Wisconsin-Madison y una Licenciatura en Psicología de Edgewood College en Madison en 1990. Brad es un residente vitalicio del condado de Dane. Mary, la esposa de Brad, y sus tres hijos comparten el amor por los animales, los viajes y el aire libre.
Rick Petzke ha sido miembro de la junta de la FAC desde 2020. "Yahara House me ha dado un sentido de pertenencia y comunidad. Los colegas también me han apoyado y ayudado en mis 6 años de sobriedad". Actualmente trabaja en un TEP como mensajero para los representantes de la asamblea en el edificio del Capitolio del Estado de Wisconsin.
Mark Benson has been a member of Yahara House since 1982, before it even became a Clubhouse. Formerly a Smokey's employee for over 20 year, now he is "semi-retired" and saying he still "works" at Yahara House. He was a longtime Clubhouse faculty member and traveled all around the United States, even going to Hawaii! He loves baking in the cafe.
Adolf Gundersen has been a member of the Friends Advisory Council since 2023.He has 3 decades of facilitation experience, 10 years experience in all facets of management in non-governmental organizations. He has also published 3 books and numerous monographs on the value and nature of useful discussion and is trained to industry standards as family mediator. His core interest is the theory and practice of discussion in the service of individuals, families, and democracy.
Roger Bakes (bah-kus) was Clubhouse Director of Yahara House from 1986-2000. He oversaw Yahara House’s transition from the “Community Support Network” to its current title and an officially accredited clubhouse. When not working, he loves to watch the Packers as well as Badgers Football and Basketball games. He also enjoys spending time with family and playing table games.
Mark Suchanek has been a member at Yahara House since 2009 and a committee member since Feb 26th 2026. He loves being able to give back to Yahara House. He used to enjoy skateboarding and snowboarding. His current hobbies are playing video games and meditating, which he does for 2 hours each morning.
Jordan Stadler has been a member on the FAC board since December of 2025. They are a student and member at Yahara House. Jordan is completing a TEP at Medical Health Pharmacy and works as a Peer Health Educator at Madison College. In their free time, Jordan loves to read and be in nature.
