Meet our Team
J and J Holmes Team
Person-Centered
Team-Driven
Meet J and J Holmes' Executive Team
J and J Holmes is a premier corporate foster care provider in Minnesota led by a talented executive team with over 150 years of combined experience. The executive team has worked with many individuals with cognitive and mental health disabilities. We have built a reputation of being one of the most trusted foster care facilities in the area.
Our experience comes from multiple sectors, including both public and private. We have been involved in extensive program management, fiscal oversight, medical care, and consulting.
Janell Schoonover
Owner
Janell has over 20 years of experience in the human service field specializing in residential corporate foster care.
As the owner of J and J Holmes, she is responsible for guiding the management team to initiate and carry out the goals and mission statement for J and J Holmes.
While respecting the individuality of each consumer, she strives for consumer independence in a safe and comfortable home atmosphere.
Janell’s therapy dogs regularly join her in making personal connections with the consumers at the homes as well as in the community through volunteer opportunities.
Nikki Zwilling
CEO
Nikki has worked in human services and with J and J Holmes for 15 years. She graduated from St. Cloud State University with a degree in communication arts and literature. While at J and J Holmes, Nikki has worked in a variety of positions including direct care staff, house supervisor, program manager, and program director. In 2023, Nikki was named the CEO. Nikki enjoys working with a great team that is dedicate d to empowering the lives of individuals that we serve in our homes. For any questions pertaining to J and J Holmes or for potential referrals, please contact Nikki Zwilling at nicole.zwilling@jandjholmes.com
or 507-382-4195.
Jon Freer
Owner and Director of Consulting, Behavior Wizards
Jon received his education from St. Cloud State University in the field of Psychology and Gerontology. Jon has over 30 years of experience providing services to individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental health issues.
He has worked as a behavior analyst over the past 18 years providing behavior consultation within hospital, school, foster home, and family home settings.
Jon is a former member of the International Association of Trauma Professionals and helped provide trauma informed care. Jon is also a person-centered / essential lifestyle planner.
For any questions or referrals for Jon or the Behavior Wizards Consulting service, you can email Jon at: jon.freer@behaviorwizards.com
or call 218-839-9135.
Rob Jones
Owner and CFO
Rob received a degree in Accounting from Minnesota State University-Moorhead and is a Certified Public Accountant. Rob has over 20 years of progressive financial experience in the realms of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and strategic planning.
Prior to working at J and J Holmes he was the lead accountant for the Minnesota Department of Human Services in both the MSOCS and MNS programs. For any financial questions, Rob can be reached at: rob.jones@jandjholmes.com
or 218-828-0083.
Mischa Idzerda
Program Director / QDDP
Mischa graduated Summa Cum Laude from St. Cloud State University with a degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Physiological Psychology, as well as a double minor in Mass Communications and French. She is currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Mischa began her career at the Central Minnesota Mental Health Center where she worked as a case manager in a residential site for adults with mental health diagnoses.
At J and J Holmes, Mischa was hired as an Assistant House Supervisor in November of 2002 and was quickly promoted to House Supervisor in January of 2003 when she assisted in opening a new residential foster home.
Mischa received her QDDP certificate in March of 2004. After supervising numerous homes within J and J Holmes, Mischa was promoted to Program Director in 2018.
Rebecca Hilley
Human Resources Director
PCHP Enrollee Director
I have worked in the field of disability services for more than 20 years and 19 years of those with J and J Holmes. I have worked in the homes supervising staff and coordinating client care. I have also worked in quality control and compliance.
Currently, I am the HR Director and part of an amazing management team, responsible for overseeing the operation of an organization empowering adults with disabilities. I enjoy helping others be successful in their roles, which in turns helps provide a high level of care for the consumers we serve.
Sara Neuville
Program Director/QIDP
Sara has worked with J and J Holmes since 2006 when she started as a direct care staff. She was later promoted to full-time staff, assistant house supervisor, house supervisor, and program manager, and is now a program director. She graduated from St. Cloud State in community psychology. Sara has worked at various locations while at J and J Holmes, has been a member of the quality control team, and teaches therapeutic intervention and person-centered approaches. Sara loves working with the consumers and the team at J and J Holmes.
Lillian Koroma
Program Manager
My name is Lillian Koroma, but I go by Lilly. Some of my interest including gaming, art, fashion and helping others. I have been in this field for over 10 years now and I know I can easily do another 10+ more. I went to school for Engineering CAD at Hennepin Technical College, Class of 2015. After Graduating I came to the realization that working with computers was not more satisfying than working with people. So, I made the decision to switch my career path. I started with J and J Holmes in 2016 as a direct care staff. I enjoy getting to know the consumers, do fun activities with them and just help them reach the goals that they want to accomplish. I’ve done so many types of jobs and haven’t found something more fulfilling than working in this field!
Jade Dolan
Program Manager
Jade has a Bachelor of science degree from St Cloud State University in Community Psychology, 25 years in human services field, 9 years direct care for REM, 9 years therapeutic foster care for State of MN MITH (Minnesota Intensive Therapeutic Homes and Lutheran Social Services), 8 years at J and J Holmes, started as House Supervisor
Leya Renshaw
Program Manager
I've worked in the direct care field since I was 14, in various different positions and have worked with a wide range of ages and disabilities.
I have been with the company since 2021, and in that time have held positions of Assistant Supervisor and House Supervisor. I received my degree from Anoka-Ramsey in Psychology.
Since coming to J and J, I have found a deep passion for caring and improving our clients lives in any way I can, and look forward to expanding my career through the company!
Beth Bouta
Program Manager
Beth started working at J and J Holmes in 2008, after taking a short break she returned in 2012 as a Full-time staff helping open a new location. Beth was quickly promoted to Assistant House Supervisor, Supervisor and in 2018 became a Program Manager. She has worked at multiple locations throughout the company. Beth has been a member of the quality control team and teaches therapeutic intervention. Beth graduated from the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities with a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. Beth enjoys working with the consumers and developing new programming material to continue to improve the independence of the consumers she serves.
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