Reggie Newson is an accomplished, high-performance, dedicated CEO and senior leader with 20+ years of success driving organizational change with proactive, positive influence, helping teams and leaders to embrace new processes and structures.

He has a rich history of community impact through high-profile roles in the public and private sectors, most recently holding multiple roles during nearly a decade of service with Ascension Wisconsin. He also previously served as Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development and in key roles with WE Energies and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.

Newson earned a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Political Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, as well as a Master of Business Administration degree with a focus in corporate communications from Concordia University-Wisconsin. He has certificates in Project Management and Six-Sigma Black Belt and non-profit leadership experience from leading institutions such as Duke University and the National Urban League.

My Story

“Integrity is choosing courage over comfort; It’s choosing what’s right over what’s fun, fast, or easy; and it’s practicing your values, not just professing them.” —Brené Brown

Ann Leinfelder Grove has served Wellpoint Care Network for over 30 years in a number of senior leadership roles, including President and CEO, Executive Vice President and COO with oversight of all agency programs. She has championed the program implementation of Wellpoint’s Trauma Informed Care model, as well as Seven Essential Ingredients (7ei), including programs in child welfare, where translational research has demonstrated improved outcomes through the use of 7ei-based, trauma-informed program practice.

Ann’s strategic vision has enhanced Wellpoint Care’s partnerships in the community and has advanced a culture of equity and inclusion at Wellpoint Care.

Education & Experience

Ann Leinfelder Grove is Executive Advisor of Wellpoint Care Network, a Wisconsin organization delivering human services to 5,000 people daily, including mental health, child and family well-being and community-based care management. Wellpoint Care is a national leader in trauma informed practice, training and consultation. Ann has served Wellpoint Care in several leadership roles in her 32-year tenure, including oversight of all programs as Executive Vice President and COO, and directing administrative services as Chief Administrative Officer. Her role to advance strategic direction and innovation has helped grow Wellpoint Care’s community collaboration and improved results for the children and families served.

Ann’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion has enhanced the internal focus on DEI and workforce diversification as well as expansion of external community partnerships. Ann serves as a Board member of the Wisconsin Association of Family and Children’s Agencies (WAFCA) and is a member of the CEO Council of Social Current, a national member organization promoting change in the social sector. Ann has a master’s degree in business management from Cardinal Stritch University and a bachelor’s degree from UW-Madison.

Nancy Reed has almost 30 years of healthcare experience, including experience in both mental health and child welfare. She is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and currently working towards her MBA at Marquette University. Most recently, she was the Director of Intake and Admissions at Granite Hills Hospital and prior to that worked at Children’s WI for over 27 years in various leadership and clinical roles.

Nancy is a value-centered leader who is passionate about equity. She looks forward to helping position Wellpoint Care for future growth and collaborating across all teams to ensure equitable care.

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“Everything you do has some effect, some impact.” -Anonymous

Kristi Scharl has five years’ experience in public accounting, specializing in not-for-profit audit. Her focus is on process and systems improvements, as well as aligning financial policy and practice with the organization’s mission and vision. She comes to Wellpoint Care Network from the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities, where she served as Chief Financial Officer for four years. She oversees financial affairs and information technology.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Accounting and Marketing from Winona State University. Certified Public Accountant.

My Story

“A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.” -Jackie Robinson

For the past 11+ years Ted was President and CEO of the social enterprise FEI Behavioral Health, Inc.  He directed all strategic aspects of the business and oversaw all product, sales, and marketing activities of the organization. FEI was a for profit organization owned by the non-profit corporation the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities (now Social Current).  As such, Ted held a key management position on the executive leadership committee of the Alliance and worked directly with the other non-profit entities of the Alliance as well as hundreds of non-profit social service agencies around the country.  He regularly supported these non-profit groups by helping define strategic growth opportunities that would help create new product and service offerings while growing revenue from non-traditional sources.  In 2021, he was entrusted by the parent company Board of Directors to direct and lead the sale of FEI.

Ted is known as a collaborative leader with a record of success by achieving results through holistic relationship development, strategic marketing, and an emphasis on growing revenue.  His reputation is that of an industry thought leader with a track record of transforming corporate culture, building brands, and growing customer and partner relationships.

Education & Experience

Ted is a graduate of Ripon College in Ripon, Wisconsin and holds degrees in Psychology and Philosophy.

My Story

“We cannot think of being acceptable to others until we have first proven acceptable to ourselves.” ― Malcolm X

Sonja Williams is an accomplished leader with 25 years of talent optimization, diversity, equity and inclusion, and organizational devlopment experience. She leads the delivery of innovative and equitable employee-centered services for Wellpoint Care Network’s workforce. Driven by a desire to support the work of community-based organizations with compelling missions, she has performed impactful work at organizations such as Acelero Learning, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, American Cancer Society, Milwaukee County and Next Door. Sonja actively serves on the boards of Vision Forward and Triangle of Hope as a volunteer in her efforts to support the Greater Milwaukee community.

Education & Experience

Wellpoint Care employee since 2021. Master’s Degree in Administrative Leadership from University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration from University of Wisconsin – Whitewater.