Cari Hepperle and Dr. Cody Olson have joined the LifeWorks Community Services Board of Directors. As board members, they will provide oversight to LifeWorks’ paid leadership as they fulfill the organization’s mission.

The mission of LifeWorks Community Services is to provide opportunities for growth and achievement to persons with disabilities who face barriers to independence and integration in employment and daily living.

Hepperle is an occupational therapist. She earned her Bachelor of Science in occupational therapy at Eastern Kentucky University. She is currently attending the University of Missouri’s online master’s program for early childhood special education. She is a Fort Dodge native. Hepperle is also a member of the Karl King Band, and is the principal oboe with the Fort Dodge Symphony.

Olson is a dentist at Northpark Family Dentistry. A native and current resident of Humboldt, Olson earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Iowa. Olson is also on the advisory board for Iowa Central Community College’s dental hygiene program, on St. Mary’s School Board, and is the board president for Humboldt County Public Health.