ANNEMARIE KLIMEK
President/CEO
After serving two years on the AccessAbility Board of Directors, AnneMarie joined the staff in 2019 as Chief Innovation Officer, later assuming the position of Chief Operating Officer. She began as President/CEO in June 2024. She has a degree in Organizational Management and Leadership from Concordia University St. Paul, along with 28 years of experience in management and leadership positions across industries, including retail, management consulting, IT/software consulting, and medical device. She has held seats on non-profit boards since 2005, and runs a non-profit foundation supporting the needs of underserved youth and families.
AMY CHRISTOPHERSON
Chief Operating Officer
Amy Christopherson brings over two decades of leadership experience. With a career grounded in both strategic thinking and operational execution, Amy is known for her strong analytical abilities, exceptional communication skills, and creative approach to problem-solving.
Amy joined AccessAbility in 2022 as Director of Operations and was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in early 2025. Amy holds a degree from the University of Minnesota Duluth and is passionate about creating efficient, mission-driven systems that support the communities AccessAbility serves.
SAMANTHA OLSON
Chief Financial Officer
Samantha is an experienced professional driven by hard work. She graduated from St. Cloud State University in less than 3 years with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management concentrating in Operations. She has since earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Saint Mary’s University and has passed the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination. Driven by her passion, Samantha takes pride in serving her community. Her experience in Accounting, Information Technology, and Management has been a valued contribution to the leadership team.
JACKI GALE
Sr. Director of
People Practices
Jacki is responsible for Human Resources, AAI Programs and growing collaborative partnerships with employers, educators, non-profits, government agencies and community-based resource providers. Jacki holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and minor in coaching, and she has 30 years of experience with AAI delivering oversight to disability and reentry programs. Jacki is on the leadership team and reports to the AccessAbility, Inc. President/CEO
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Our Board guides AccessAbility with leaders from business, disability services and community, ensuring our long term success.
Zarir Erani – Chair
Titan – Development & Investments, CEO
Patrick Foley – Vice Chair
Bonfe, President
Tony Bednar, Treasurer
KeyStone Search, President & Integrator
Joan Willshire – Secretary
Change agent for people with disabilities at Willshire Consulting LLC and former executive Director of the Minnesota Council on Disability
Mark Young
myHRcounsel, Founder
Mike Hilborn
Roof to Deck Restoration, Owner
Patrick Hanford
TATA Consultancy Services – Cargill, Global IT Director
Alok Dashora
Old National Bank – VP, Head of IT Architecture
Matt Beise
Yeadon Domes – Dome Construction Manager
Nancy Borgstrom
