Our Staff

Learn a little bit about the staff at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Iowa!

Kristin Roberts

Executive Director

Kristin is originally from Denver, IA, and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wartburg College. Kristin can be reached at robertsk@healthcare.uiowa.edu or by phone at (319) 356-4578.

Jake Sommer

Assistant Director

Jake is originally from Winfield, IA, and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance from the University of Iowa.  Jake can be reached at sommerj@healthcare.uiowa.edu or by phone at (319) 356-4417.

Sam Bredlau

Family Services Coordinator

Sam is originally from Oelwein, IA, and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work from the University of Iowa.  Sam can be reached at sbue@healthcare.uiowa.edu or by phone at (319) 356-3939.

Carson Eggland

Development Director

Carson is originally from Pella, IA, and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management from the University of Iowa.  Carson can be reached at egglandc@healthcare.uiowa.edu or by phone at (319) 384-5852.

Beth Pfohl

Grants & Scholarships Coordinator 

Beth is originally from Rockford, IL, and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Engineering from the University of Iowa. Beth can be reached at pfohle@healthcare.uiowa.edu or by phone at (319) 356-8302.

Night Managers (Part-Time)

Night Managers are employed at the Ronald McDonald House for evening, overnight, and weekend shifts. All of the current Night Managers are also full-time students attending the University of Iowa.

Allie Haight

Macaira Leahy

Natalie Manhica

Kyle Nicholson

Drew O'Bleness

Krystal Titus