J and J Holmes Team

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

Owner & 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.

Jake Westphal

Owner & Chief Accounting Officer

Jake is an Owner and Chief Accounting Officer at J andJ Holmes, where he helps guide the organization’s financial strategy, operational efficiency, and overall compliance. In this role, he works closely with leadership to support thoughtful budgeting, strengthen financial health, and streamline operations with the goal of ensuring high‑quality care for the individuals the organization serves.

Jake’s relationship with J and J Holmes goes back to childhood. He grew up around the homes, spent summers mowing lawns, and eventually worked inside the homes, gaining hands‑on experience supporting consumers and assisting with daily living needs. Those early years, and more than six years of direct care work, shaped his perspective on what compassionate, person‑centered care truly looks like. They continue to ground his leadership today, reminding him that every financial decision ultimately affects real people, families, and staff.

Before moving into financial operations, Jake spent over seven years in the healthcare industry in progressive quality assurance roles. During this time, he supervised teams, led global regulatory reporting efforts, improved Quality System performance, trained staff around the globe, and drove process‑improvement initiatives that strengthened compliance and reliability across the organization.

Jake holds a Master of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology and a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences with a minor in Psychology, both from St. Cloud State University. He is  also pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in accounting from Louisiana State University in Shreveport, further deepening his knowledge in strategic and analytical financial management.

By combining his scientific training, healthcare experience, regulatory background, and years spent in direct care, Jake brings a grounded and person‑centeredapproach to his work at J andJ Holmes. He is dedicated to making thoughtful, responsible decisions and fostering an environment where staff and consumers feel supported and able to thrive.

Leia Botelho

Owner & Chief Financial Officer

Leia brings more than 20 years of experience in the corporate foster care field. She began her career as a direct support professional and moved through several supervisory roles before transitioning into the financial department. Over time, she built a strong background in accounting and financial operations, including managing financial responsibilities for an assisted living facility. She later advanced into a billing and accounts coordinator role, overseeing financial operations across multiple locations. Leia went on to serve as a Financial Director at J and J Holmes before being appointed CFO. Her focus is on keeping the organization financially strong so teams can continue delivering high-quality foster care services. She holds a degree in accounting and continues her education at Bemidji State University.

Josh Westphal

Owner & Clinical Director

As Clinical Director, Josh oversees clinical programming, quality improvement initiatives, and therapeutic strategies across all residential locations, ensuring the highest standards of trauma-informed, and person-centered, care is provided to our residents.



Josh got his start in this field with J and J Holmes back in 2001, where he, along with his brothers, were tasked with the all-important task of lawn and yard maintenance. Over the years, Josh has stepped into a variety of different roles including being a Direct Support Professional, a full-time staff on our crisis team, and our CPR/First Aid instructor. During this time frame, Josh took a brief detour in 2008 as he enlisted in the Army National Guard as a 68W Healthcare Specialist, more commonly known as a Combat Medic. He was deployed in support of Operation New Dawn from 2011-2012, upon returning from his deployment he attended Bemidji State University, obtaining his BS in Psychology in 2014. Josh left J and J Holmes at this time to pursue different opportunities in the mental health field, including managing in-home programming for children (CTSS), starting an adult mental health program (ARMHS), managing children’s residential treatment (Rule 2960), and doing observations and interviews for the National Core Indicators(NCI)project in Minnesota. From 2017 until he returned to J and J Holmes in 2025, Josh worked as a consultant for the MN Department of Human Services Community Support Service where he consulted with private group home agencies, schools, hospital, families, and other teams that support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities whose interfering behavior was challenging to the organic support network. While working there, Josh concurrently attended graduate school at St. Cloud State University, obtaining his MS in Applied Behavior Analysis in 2021, with his Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential being obtained shortly after. Legislation was passed in 2024 for BCBA’s to become a licensed professional in Minnesota starting in 2025, and Josh was quick to apply, becoming the 8thLicensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) in the state.

Outside of his direct work at J and J Holmes, Josh enjoys staying involved in the ABA community by serving on board for the Minnesota Northland Association for Behavior Analysis(MNABA). He also enjoys making ABA clinical content accessible to all and has presented on a variety of topics at both local and national conferences. If you find Josh in the office or at one of our houses, he enjoys talking recruitment and retention, staff training, challenging behavior, and soap boxing on the virtues of graphing data in Excel over Word, all while making the occasional bad (or great, depending on one’s perspective) dad joke.

Jordan Westphal

Owner & Director of Records Management

Jordan’s journey began with J and J Holmes in 2001, where he mostly worked seasonally. In 2014, Jordan left the company and transitioned into a period of international exploration. By traveling extensively, he gained a broader global perspective and a unique appreciation for diverse organizational systems and cross-cultural communication—skills that have become invaluable in today’s interconnected professional landscape.



Driven by a passion for organization and the preservation of knowledge, Jordan returned to academia to formalize his expertise. In 2022, he earned his Master’s degree in Library and Information Sciences from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, specializing in the modern complexities of information architecture and digital recordkeeping. Following the completion of his graduate studies, Jordan assumed a professional role as a librarian within his county library system.

Jordan rejoined the J and J Holmes team in 2025, bringing his career full circle. Today, he leverages his advanced degree and historical knowledge of the company to lead the records department. His work focuses on modernizing record-retention protocols, ensuring rigorous compliance with 245D regulations, and implementing efficient information governance strategies that support both the staff and the individuals the company serves.

Rebecca Hilley

Human Resources Director

Rebecca is a seasoned Human Resources professional with more than 30 years of experience in disability services, including 25 years with J & J Holmes Inc. Throughout her career, she has been deeply committed to supporting employees, ensuring regulatory compliance, and strengthening organizational systems that serve adults with disabilities.

With hands‑on experience in residential services, along with a strong background in quality control and compliance, Rebecca brings a balanced and informed approach to HR leadership. As Human Resources Director and a member of the management team, she oversees HR operations with a focus on employee development, accountability, and improving outcomes for both staff and the individuals served.



In addition to her HR leadership, Rebecca has contributed at the governance level through her service with PCHP. She has sat on the PCHP Credentialing Committee, Audit and Investment Committee, and has also served as the Enrollee Director for PCHP. These roles reflect her ability to contribute strategic insight, ensure accountability, and support organizational oversight.

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.

Beth Bouta

Program Director

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.

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!

Danette Ramsey

Program Manager

I have worked with people with disabilities for about 40 years, almost 13 of it at J and J Holmes. I started as a part-time direct care staff and worked my way up to program manager. I enjoy making a difference in the consumer's lives, they are the reason I love my job!

Brianna Smith

Program Manager

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Angie Ansah

Program Manager

Angie started working at J and J Holmes in 2013. She took a short break and returned to J and J Holmes in 2016 as a Full-time staff member. Angie was promoted to Assistant House Supervisor, then House Manager, and in 2025 Angie became a Program Manager.  Angie has worked at all locations.  Angie enjoys doing activities and working with all the consumers. She loves watching them grow and helping them reach goals they have set for themselves.