Waseca Area Caregiver Services Board of Directors

The leadership team at Waseca Area Caregiver Services of Waseca County Minnesota is dedicated to ensuring all people have the opportunity to have pathways for a positive future.

Kasondra Kubat – Madam Chairman
Kasondra Kubat was born and raised in Waseca.  After marrying her high school sweetheart, she attended MSU to get her accounting degree.  Michael and Kasondra own Kubat CPA and have five adult children. In her free time she enjoys reading, fishing, and spending time with her family and friends. Kasondra began serving as president in June 2024. She is a firm believer in giving back to the community and always paying it forward. When asked what she likes best about volunteering she said “Doing something nice for someone else gives me peace in my soul.”

Jeff Parkinen – Vice Chairman
Jeff Parkinen was appointed to assist the chairman in organizing the work programs and ensure within the terms of the council’s scheme of delegation that the programs have been completed.
Jeff attended Bemidji State University for Law Enforcement. He then continued on to serve in the Air Force and was honorably discharged after 4 years . Jeff spent 4 years in Texas as a Probation Officer before returning to Waseca where he retired from his career in 2021 working for FCI, Waseca . 
 

Sarah Miller – Board Secretary

Sarah Miller was appointed to the board of the Waseca Area Caregiver Services in 2023; her role, as Board Secretary is to record the minutes of each board meeting, What actions were voted on and what actions are being taken as a result.
Sarah is a native of Waldorf. Following her education at the University of Minnesota, she returned to the Waseca area in 1997. Sarah is employed at Dennis-Steffel-Omtvedt Funeral and Cremation Service. .

Minerva Gomez – Treasurer

Minerva Gomez was appointed to Board Member of Waseca Area Caregiver in November, 2019. She is a fiduciary who steers the organization towards a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical, and legal governance and financial management policies, as well as by making sure the nonprofit has adequate resources to advance its mission. She began serving as treasurer in August 2020.

Pastor Jon Shultz –  Board Member

Jon Shultz was appointed to Board Member of Waseca Area Caregiver in 2023.  He is a fiduciary who steers the organization towards a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical, and legal governance and financial management policies, as well as by making sure the nonprofit has adequate resources to advance its mission.

Preston Mansfield – Board Member

Preston Mansfield was appointed to Board Member of Waseca Area Caregiver in 2023.  He is a fiduciary who steers the organization towards a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical, and legal governance and financial management policies, as well as by making sure the nonprofit has adequate resources to advance its mission. Preston Mansfield grew up in St. Paul, MN and moved to Waseca in 2016. He was active in varsity sports and volunteering in High-school. He is currently a Pre-Med Biology major at Minnesota State University Mankato. Every week, He volunteers on campus with Student Health Services and tutors on campus as well as coaching soccer in Waseca. He joined WACS to provide services and support for aging adults, young adults and veterans in need of help.

Jenna Ferris – Board Member

Jenna Ferris was appointed to Board Member of Waseca Area Caregiver in November, 2025. She is a fiduciary who steers the organization towards a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical, and legal governance and financial management policies, as well as by making sure the nonprofit has adequate resources to advance its mission. Jenna was raised in Waseca and graduated From the Waseca High school in 2016. She went on to college at MSU in Mankato and graduated from college in 2020. Jenna started part time as a teller for the Minnwest Bank when she was in college. After Jenna graduated, she started full-time and worked her way up to the market sales manager for the Waseca and Waldorf branches. Her Husband and herself live out in the country on a little hobby farm.