District Leadership Team
Organizational Chart
Byron Public Schools
Learn. Share. Innovate. Inspire.
2026–2027 School Year
Nate Walbruch
Superintendent
- Comprehensive Achievement & Civic Readiness
- Strategic Plan
- Human Resources
- School Board Assurance of Compliance
Anne Ludvigsen
Administrative Assistant
to the Superintendent
to the Superintendent
Reports to Nate Walbruch
Building Leadership▾
Brad Hak
Principal
Byron Primary School
Byron Primary School
Direct Reports6▾
Reports to Brad
Administrative Assistant
Amanda Pfeilsticker
Receptionist
Mary Stoffel
Counselors
Jennifer Finch-Mitchell
Primary Head Custodian
Chad Herges
Teachers
Paraprofessionals
Abe Rodemeyer
Principal
Byron Intermediate School
Byron Intermediate School
Direct Reports6▾
Reports to Abe
Administrative Assistant
Melissa Harmening
Receptionist
Denise Gifford
Counselor
Jennifer Finch-Mitchell
Social Worker
Christine Jostock
Intermediate Head Custodian
Branden Johnson
Paraprofessionals
Malia Schroeder
Principal
Byron High School
Byron High School
Direct Reports8▾
Reports to Malia
Administrative Assistant
Janet Splinter
Receptionist
Kim Amundson
Counseling Secretary
Karen Wetzstein
Dean of Students
Kirby VanDeWalker
Counselors
Shelly Bielen, Andrew Petersilie
Head Custodian
Greg Johnson
Paraprofessionals
Teachers
Richard Swanson
Principal
Byron Middle School
Byron Middle School
Direct Reports6▾
Reports to Richard
Administrative Assistant
Michelle Dettmer
Receptionist
Gena Dostal
Counselors
Pat McCarthy, Senja Smith
Head Custodian
Terry Franks
Teachers
Paraprofessionals
District Leadership▾
Jennifer Dole
Community Education
Director
Director
click to expand
Functional Areas
- Comm. Ed. Services Supervision
- Community Education Budget
- Facility Rental
Direct Reports6▾
Reports to Jennifer
Enrichment & Marketing Coord. / Admin. Asst.
Katie Schmitt
Early Learning Coordinator: Preschool & ECFE
Alyssa Humpal
School Age Child Care Coordinator
Jeff Wytaske
Secretary & Facilities Manager
Kayla Schwebach
Head Custodian of CEC
Tom Halgrimson
Facility Rental Custodian
Jay Battey
Shawn Elsbury
Executive Director
Finance & Operations
Finance & Operations
click to expand
Functional Areas
- District Budget
- Facilities & Grounds
- Annual Audit & Truth in Taxation
Direct Reports3▾
Reports to Shawn
Accounts Payable & Curriculum Support
Jena Johnson
MARSS Coordinator, Finance Support
Staci Magnuson
Payroll/Benefits Specialist, Accounts Receivable
Chelsey Kleitsch
Jen Hegna
Director
Information & Learning Technology
Information & Learning Technology
click to expand
Functional Areas
- Cybersecurity
- District Communications
- Instructional Technology
- Operational Technology
- Technology Governance
- Federal Tech Funding
Direct Reports3▾
Reports to Jen
Information Systems Technician
Matt Like
Technology Specialist
Triston Koehler
Technology Specialist
Vy Danh
Marie Kennedy
Director
Student Support Services
Student Support Services
click to expand
Functional Areas
- Special Education Services
- Multilingual Learner Services
- ADSIS
- 504 Plans
- Student Health Services
- Gifted/Talented
- MTSS
Direct Reports5▾
Reports to Marie
Administrative Assistant/DAC
Evaluation Manager
District Wide LSN
Building 504 Coordinators
Building MTSS Coordinators
Val Lindahl
Transportation
Director
Director
click to expand
Functional Areas
- Route Management
- Activities Transportation
- District Vehicle Maintenance
- Bus Driver Supervision
Direct Reports1▾
Reports to Val
Transportation Supervisor
John Wheelock
Chad Rolandson
Activities
Director
Director
click to expand
Functional Areas
- Activities Supervision Gr. 7–12
- Student Eligibility
- Activities Transportation
Direct Reports5▾
Reports to Chad
Administrative Assistant
Cristina Zabel
Grounds Lead
Jim Braaten
School Trainer
Maureen Forsbrook
Coaches
Activities Advisors