Board of Directors

Tim is a resident of Dyer, Indiana and is married to Kim. They have two children, Sydney and Tyler. Sydney graduated from Ball State University and is working in Indianapolis, and Tyler attends Illiana Christian High School.

They are members of Bethel Church in Lansing, Illinois where Tim has served as chairman of the deacons, a cadet counselor, tech director, and on both the property team and vision team. He is currently the finance and facilities director. Tim has also served as the president of the board at Second Life Resale Shoppe in Crown Point.  He currently serves on the Illiana Foundation Board, and as treasurer of Classis Illiana of the Christian Reformed Church.
 

Tim owns C&T Lawn and Landscape.  He started it in 1993 with a partner to help pay for college. Tim found his life's passion and after college, continued to build the business to what it is today.
 

Tim was a client at New Leaf Resources and saw the value in the Christian counseling he received, so when asked to serve on the board he readily agreed. He included in his statement, "I am honored to help this great organization continue to provide hope, help, and healing to all those that need it".

Mary Boonstra is a retired Certified Public Accountant and serves as the Board Treasurer. She
is married to Peter Boonstra, and they have four adult children, one of whom is married. Mary
grew up in the Chicago area, and has lived in South Dakota, New Jersey, and Michigan before
returning to the area 24 years ago.

Now that Mary is retired, she fills her time with volunteering and mission trips. She and her
husband have recently chaperoned groups of high school students on trips to Uganda and the
Dominican Republic. She also enjoys reading, taking walks, and playing board games with her
family.

Mary has been a client at New Leaf Resources and later became a board member. She values
the organization’s Christian perspective on counseling and is honored to be a part of working for
the Kingdom in this way.

Thriesa Hubers is a retired teacher who has found a niche filling in gaps as a volunteer. Hailing from Alberta, Canada, she met her husband at Dordt College, taught for 2 ½ years in Liberia, and settled in DeMotte more than forty years ago. They enjoy spending time with their six children, five in-laws, and twenty-four grandchildren.
 

Thriesa enjoys worshiping through music, especially playing keys, piano, or organ on Community Church’s Praise team. She teaches high school Sunday School, loves to cook for crowds, and dabbles in creative arts like writing, textiles, and pottery. Friday afternoons find her leading a “What’s Your Story?” workshop at the local retirement center.
 

She loves the Lord, loves life, and lives to the fullest.

Ryan Davids is a resident of Crown Point, Indiana.  He and his wife Rachel have three children, Zachary, Noah, and Matthew.  Zachary is a freshman at Indiana University.  Noah and Matthew are currently at Illiana Christian High School.  They are members of Faith Church’s Cedar Lake Campus.

Ryan has a BS in Business and Accounting as well as an MBA in Finance, both from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, Bloomington.  He began his career as a CPA in public accounting at KPMG in Chicago.  He has since served as a CFO, controller, and executive for a variety of different entities, primarily in the food and transportation industries.  Ryan co-founded a software and transportation support company which he has recently sold.  Throughout his career, Ryan has served on a variety of boards in addition to creating his own non-profit.

Ryan and his family understand, firsthand, the need for Christian counseling resources. Ryan considers it an honor to serve in this ministry.

Dr. Kathryn Huls was raised on a farm in Northwest Indiana. She attended Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where she met her husband, Jack. She obtained her doctorate in clinical psychology from Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Florida and completed her internship year at LaRabida Children's Hospital in Chicago.  While raising 3 amazing sons, now all married to wonderful Christian women, she worked in hospitals, schools, and most recently, a clinic setting.

Dr. Huls was recruited by a former director to ‘moonlight’ at New Leaf to provide supervision, conduct psychological evaluations, and see a few therapy clients through 2021.

It is now Dr. Huls' privilege to serve on the board of New Leaf, where she is thankful to be surrounded by a strong group of humble, talented leaders committed to the ministry.

Dr. Huls and her husband are members of Bethel Church in Crown Point. They enjoy leading a (very large) small group, spending time at Gun Lake with family, and walks enjoying God's beautiful creation. 

Neil Zandstra is in his 24th year as a school counselor at Illiana Christian High School. He previously taught 5th grade at Highland Christian School.  He has fond memories getting to know many students and cherishes the relationships he has made with them over the years.  He is a graduate of Calvin University with a psychology and education degree, and received his MA at Purdue Northwest in school counseling.

He and his wife Johanna live in Schererville, Indiana. She works for Providence Life Services. They are members of Faith Dyer Campus, where they enjoy the preaching, music, and relationships they've developed there. They have one adult son, James Zandstra, who currently lives and works in Washington D.C. for a House of Representatives member as his Legislative Director.  
 

"I hope to add wisdom where I can to the counseling staff and give positive encouragement to all who work at NLR.  New Leaf has personally helped my family through challenging times, and I have used them as a resource for students from Illiana Christian over the years."

Judy has been involved with New Leaf Resources' ministry since the very beginning, when it was called ‘Christian Care Center’.  Her late husband, Marty was one of its founders.  She was also part of an intervention team through Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, and has now served as a board member since 2020.

Judy believes in the importance of encouraging people to find help through Christian counseling when things aren't going well.

Jayne grew up in the Detroit, MI area. She attended Calvin College where she met her husband Roger Boer, who grew up in DeMotte, IN. Jayne and Roger married after graduating from Calvin, and have lived in DeMotte ever since, attending First DeMotte CRC.  

Jayne worked with young people for 30 years of aiding and teaching at DeMotte Christian School, and has come to see the many challenges facing young people today - including dysfunctional homes, emotional and disability challenges, and attacks on Christian values. Jayne believes New Leaf is a great resource for students struggling with these and many other challenges. Having watched Roger go through some very difficult health battles over the past year and a half has reminded her of the importance of having a place to go to receive professional counseling from a fellow Christian.

Jayne’s desire to serve God in whatever way He calls her is her greatest qualification to be on the Board of New Leaf. Her desire to help people and skill for organization are other strengths that she believes to be useful.

Jayne and Roger have 3 children, two married daughters and a son who is getting married in the spring of 2025. They have 4 grandchildren who fill them with delight.

Kristen Rappold and her husband reside in Crown Point along with their two sons.  Their oldest is a junior at Arizona State University, and youngest is a senior at Illiana Christian High School.  Their family attends Bethel Church in Crown Point. They have lived in Northwest Indiana for 25 years.

Kristen grew up in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology and English from Calvin University. Her master’s degree and Educational Specialist Degree in School Psychology are both from the University of South Florida in Tampa. She has worked as a school psychologist for over 25 years, primarily at the elementary level.

She has had the opportunity to serve on the Board of Trustees and Education Committee at Crown Point Christian School as well as the Parents Involved in Education (PIE) Board at Illiana Christian High School. Kristen has also served within Children's Ministry at Bethel Church and at her previous church.

“I look forward to serving alongside other talented individuals at New Leaf Resources. Through my professional and personal experiences, I have seen the significance of mental health for individuals of all ages. I value the Christian perspective and resources offered for individuals, families, and churches at New Leaf and believe that mental health services, along with God's love and grace, can provide healing to hurting and broken situations.”

Nancy Eades and her husband Pho live in Lowell IN. They have 3 grown daughters. Nancy and Pho currently attend Bethel Church in Crown Point and enjoy getting to grow closer with their Savior either through worship or small groups.
 

Nancy is a graduate of Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights, IL where she received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She has worked in various capacities over the years and has a love for serving others.  She currently holds a remote position as a Care Manager for an Infusion company based in Dallas TX.  In her spare time you will often find her on some sort of adventure with her husband and various friends.  They enjoy camping and exploring our wonderful country in whatever ways possible.

Nancy had dedicated her life to helping heal the physical needs of people, however as she has progressed in her career she has also come to appreciate the need for mental health to be addressed.  Nancy is new to the New Leaf Community and joined at the urging of a friend because of her medical background.  

“So often we focus on the physical needs forgetting that the mental needs are equally important for us to be the best form of ourselves that we can be.  I look forward to working with New Leaf and being able to make a difference for those that need it.”

Kay Kapteyn and her husband Eric live in DeMotte along with their two sons. Their oldest is a sophomore at DeMotte Christian High School, and their youngest is a sixth grader at DeMotte Christian Grade School. They are members of Faith Church's Cedar Lake campus.

Kay is a graduate of Calvin University and, a few years ago, completed a Master’s of Business Administration with a Corporate Communications certificate from Olivet Nazarene University. She currently works as the Director of Internal Communications at Van Drunen Farms.

In her free time, Kay loves cheering on her boys in their music and sports activities. She's an avid reader and cherishes the time she spends with her husband walking through their local neighborhoods. She also loves to serve in her church's special needs ministry.

"I passionately believe that God calls us to take care of our body and mind. Our society is quick to address physical challenges, but often does not take the same care to treat mental health struggles. However, the Bible is clear that the mind and our thoughts matter to God, and He desires that we treat our whole selves as a temple to His glory. New Leaf Resources helps people do just that, and I am proud to help spread the word about the hope and healing that New Leaf offers."

Dan Broersma lives in DeMotte, IN, with his wife, Jennifer.  They have three children - a sixth grader at DeMotte Christian Middle School, and a fourth grader and preschooler at DeMotte Christian Elementary School. 

Dan attended Grand Rapids Christian High School, then earned his degree at Calvin College in elementary education, with a focus on math and science. After graduating, he and his wife moved to the DeMotte area, where he began his career in education. For the past 18 years, Dan has been a dedicated educator at DeMotte Christian Middle School. He spent 14 years teaching science before transitioning to computer science and taking on the role of educational technology administrator.

Dan is eager to serve on the board of New Leaf Resources for two key reasons. First, he has a personal connection to New Leaf and has experienced its benefits firsthand. Second, as a teacher, he has worked with many students facing difficult circumstances at home and school. He is passionate about supporting a counseling service and Christian ministry that can make a meaningful impact on the lives of these students.