Executive Leadership Team
Connected to the people we support as friends, mentors and neighbors, our executive leadership team inspires and supports every member of the organization through their shared dedication and passion for people with developmental disabilities.
Keith Jones
President & CEO
As President and Chief Executive Officer of AbleLight, Keith Jones is responsible for all aspects of the organization, including the strategy and execution needed to meet the needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, now and in the future.
Jones brings more than 20 years of experience to his role, having led transformation efforts in the health care field, including at several highly complex multistate companies, and has consulted with many Fortune 500 companies with a focus on accelerating the execution of strategic plans.
Most recently, Jones served as CEO of Blue Sprig Pediatrics, a company he founded in 2017 that offers behavior support services (ABA Therapy) to children with autism. Blue Sprig has grown to more than 160 locations throughout the country.
Prior to launching Blue Sprig, Jones served as Chief Operations Officer for PSA Healthcare, where he strengthened the company by overhauling its business strategy, operational leadership, organizational culture and business processes. His leadership led to significant improvements in employee engagement, clinical quality and financial performance.
Jones has also brought expertise in change management, mergers and acquisitions integration, and organizational development consulting to large public brands including Molson Coors, Coca Cola, Chiquita Brands and the U.S. Army.
Jones enjoys public speaking and has accepted invitations to present to audiences around the world. He earned a degree in architecture from Leeds Beckett University in England. Jones lives in Houston with his wife and four children, and is an avid baseball fan and fly fisherman.
John Carreon
Chief Advancement Officer
John Carreon serves as Chief Advancement Officer at AbleLight, providing leadership for Development, Marketing & Communications, and Faith Integration. With nearly three decades of experience across nonprofit advancement and organizational strategy, he brings a thoughtful and disciplined approach to building relationships, strengthening brand, and establishing a culture of philanthropy across national and local markets.
John is known for connecting mission, culture, and strategy in impactful ways. His strengths in major gift development, strategic planning, and leadership development help ensure that messaging, community presence, and fundraising efforts work together in alignment. He believes advancement is more than raising resources. It is about fostering trust, cultivating partnership, and clearly expressing why the work matters.
Through his oversight of Faith Integration, John helps ensure AbleLight’s Christian foundation is reflected through humility, respect for individual choice, and faith expressed through action. His leadership supports strong community presence and sustainable growth rooted in shared values.
John’s steady, values-driven approach builds confidence across the organization, helping ensure mission, relationships, and resources work together to support people with developmental disabilities and their families.
Diane Ekstrand
Chief Human Resources Officer
Diane brings a steady blend of clarity, compassion, and strategic thinking to her role as Chief Human Resources Officer. With a strong background in healthcare and a deep commitment to supporting people, she helps shape a culture where teams feel valued, prepared, and encouraged to do their best work.
She leads with both head and heart. Diane’s analytical strengths guide thoughtful workforce planning, while her relational strengths keep people at the center of every decision. She is dedicated to building systems that strengthen our teams and support our mission of helping individuals with developmental disabilities live loved, secure, and flourishing lives.
Diane is known for her collaborative approach and her belief that people thrive when given the right environment and support. Her leadership reflects the values that ground AbleLight and helps ensure that every team member is equipped to provide exceptional care.
Juli Frank
Chief Operating Officer
Juli Frank serves as Chief Operating Officer at AbleLight, providing operational leadership across our markets nationwide to drive a consistent high-quality experience. She brings a disciplined and results-oriented approach to operations, shaped by extensive experience leading large, complex teams through growth, change, and organizational transformation.
Juli leads with clarity, accountability, and a strong focus on execution. Her strengths in process improvement, change management, and cross-functional collaboration help ensure that systems are efficient, teams are supported, and services are delivered with consistency and quality. She is committed to strengthening infrastructure in ways that allow programs to respond effectively to the evolving needs of individuals and families.
Throughout her career, Juli has guided large teams, improved operational systems, and supported scalable growth. At AbleLight, she focuses on creating structures that enable excellence while fostering strong engagement across teams.
Juli’s leadership reflects AbleLight’s commitment to stability, stewardship, and personal support. She works to ensure that operations align with mission and that individuals, families, and communities can rely on services that are responsive, sustainable, and grounded in care.
Jeff Kaczmarski
Chief Legal Officer
Jeff Kaczmarski serves as Chief Legal Officer at AbleLight, providing legal and governance leadership across the organization. With more than 30 years of service to AbleLight, he brings significant legal and market experience, deep institutional knowledge and a strong commitment to the mission. Jeff has successfully guided AbleLight through significant growth, transition, and organizational evolution.
He oversees legal affairs, corporate governance, compliance, and government relations. He advocates for strong governance and thoughtful risk management as key drivers of success for AbleLight’s mission. Jeff leads with a focus on integrity, accountability, quality decision-making, and long-term organizational sustainability.
Brenda Satterfield
Chief Financial Officer
Brenda Satterfield serves as Chief Financial Officer at AbleLight, bringing a steady, thoughtful approach to financial leadership rooted in service and stewardship. With a background rooted in healthcare systems that support individuals, families, and communities, she brings clarity and care to the responsibility of managing resources in support of our mission.
Her leadership balances disciplined financial thinking with a deep respect for the people and the services those resources support. Brenda’s strengths in financial strategy, operational insight, and long-term planning help create stability and accountability across the organization. She approaches her work with careful attention to sustainability, ensuring that financial decisions support consistent, high-quality care.
Brenda’s work reflects a strong commitment to strengthening systems that expand access and address gaps in supports. She is motivated by the opportunity to align resources with purpose and to help build an organization positioned for long-term impact.
Brenda holds an MBA from Walsh University and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from The University of Akron. Her steady leadership and thoughtful stewardship help ensure AbleLight remains a trusted, responsible partner to the individuals, families, and communities we support.
Scott Wurzbacher
Regional Vice President,
Operations
Scott brings deep experience in multi-site operations, team leadership, and community-focused service to his role as Regional Vice President overseeing California, Minnesota and AbleLight Thrift. Throughout his career, he has led large, diverse teams across multiple states, strengthening operations, developing talent, and enhancing the experiences of employees and the people they support.
Scott provides strategic leadership for operations in California and Minnesota, ensuring programs and services remain person-centered, responsive, and aligned with AbleLight’s mission. His focus on operational excellence and team development helps create safe, supportive environments where individuals can thrive and families can trust the quality of care.
In addition, Scott oversees AbleLight Thrift Shops’ retail operations across the Midwest. He is deeply committed to employing people with developmental disabilities, fostering inclusive workplaces, and creating meaningful career opportunities that reflect AbleLight’s values.
Scott is known for his steady leadership, practical problem-solving approach, and strong commitment to inclusion and community connection, helping ensure AbleLight’s work has a lasting impact.