Published On: February 11, 2026

NHS Northstar wants to celebrate our staffs’ milestones, whether they have worked here for 24 years, or they just started!

We would like to recognize the following employee anniversaries and their years of service:

February Anniversaries
  • Bret Stenstrom, Learning and Development – 24 years
  • Scott Diamon, Rosewood – 12 years
  • Justin Craven, Grandview – 8 years
  • Lorena Yeager, Viking – 8 years
  • Michael Vanoverschelde, Viking – 5 years
  • Candace Williams, Orion – 5 years
  • Angie Carlson, Residential Float – 4 years
  • Tristen Fears, Utah – 4 years
  • John Bickford, Maintenance – 4 years
  • Breanna Breckenridge, Iris – 3 years
  • Joshua Wopata, Alpine – 3 years
  • Tarsia Mattila, Evans – 2 years
  • Jarred Janezich, Maintenance – 2 years
  • Megan Marks, Evergreen – 1 year
  • Erin Melbo, Residential Services – 1 year
  • Kelly Brincefield, Iris – 1 year
  • Trista Baazard, Phoenix – 1 year
  • Denice Cumber, Grandview – 1 year
  • Amanda Miller, Orion – 1 year
  • Augusta Sipola, Health Services – 1 year
  • Nicole Burlison, Xanadu – 1 year
  • Isaac Roberts, Alpine – 1 year

We are also excited to grow our teams, and welcome the following new employees:

January New Hires
  • David Kokal, Quest
  • Michael Madson, Grand Rapids Community
  • Jayden Gulbranson, Balsam
  • Jamie Williams, Rosewood
  • Clayton Burlison, Quest
  • Liana Mackmiller, Midway
  • Joey Carmona, Linden
  • Julie Briski, Xanadu
  • Kelly Letrell, Quest

Thank you EVERYONE for the work you do to support the individuals we serve!