September 7, 2023

EveryStep Appoints Jodi Schultz to Board of Trustees

EveryStep is pleased to announce the appointment of Jodi Schultz to EveryStep’s Board of Trustees for a three-year term.

Schultz is AVP, Financial Planning & Analysis at Sammons Financial Group, a privately owned financial services company. She is a strategic financial leader with deep experience in detailed planning, analysis and management of the financial and operational structure of the company. Schultz began her career in public accounting at Deloitte (Minneapolis), then worked in many diverse industries in financial reporting, planning and strategic leadership roles in Minneapolis; Helena, Montana; and Sioux Falls. She joined Sammons Financial Group in 2006 to lead the financial planning area and in 2022, relocated to Iowa and Sammons Financial Group’s corporate headquarters in West Des Moines.

Schultz graduated with honors from the University of South Dakota where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a focus on accounting. Jodi also earned a Master of Business Administration with a finance concentration from the University of Minnesota

EveryStep is a nonprofit health care and human services organization which annually serves more than 60,000 Iowans. EveryStep is known for its ability to help patients, clients and their families, and to support community partners as they navigate challenges, address complicated care issues and achieve high-quality outcomes. Serving Iowa from 14 locations across the state, nearly 400 employees and hundreds of volunteers are committed to EveryStep’s mission: to empower individuals, support families and strengthen communities. There is at least one EveryStep program available to residents in every Iowa county.

EveryStep has earned numerous accolades in recent years, including being named a nine-time annual Top Workplace by The Des Moines Register and four-time “Runner-up: Best Non-Profit” by the Des Moines Business Record. EveryStep Hospice is accredited by CHAP (Community Health Accreditation Partner) and is a long-standing participant in the national We Honor Veterans program.

If you or someone you know is struggling to find the support they need, please contact EveryStep at 515-558-9946 or complete the commitment-free, confidential “Find Care” form on EveryStep’s website at everystep.org/find-care. EveryStep staff will follow up with a phone call to answer your questions and provide assistance.