James T. Gemperle

Jim Gemperle has been a member of Mainstay Life Services’ Board of Directors since 2014. He joined the board through the Boardswork program that encourages people to become more deeply involved with local nonprofits. His match with Mainstay struck a chord with Jim, whose aunt had similar disabilities and lived in a nursing home. Although he felt his aunt was well-cared for, he thinks she would have enjoyed an environment like the one Mainstay provides. He is most impressed with the executive staff who he says has a very focused idea of services and a plan for how to provide them in a fiscally sound manner.