Our Mission Statement
Helping young people succeed by serving them in their home, school, and community.
Since its inception in 1976, the Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley (YSB) has been fostering positive change in the lives of children and families across North Central Illinois.
Throughout its history, YSB has left an indelible mark on the community, particularly for children affected by abuse and neglect. By providing case management, counseling, outreach, and support services, YSB has become a beacon of hope, empowering families to break free from destructive cycles.
Youth Service Bureau
Leadership
Admin Team
Sam Tenuto
Executive Director
Laureen Beck
Admin Supervisor
Matt Comerford
Chief Financial Officer
Sherri Nestmann
Director of Quality Improvement
Kerri Cupples
Human Resource Director
Beth Osmund
Director of Marketing
Program Leadership
Jen Bauer
Treatment Director
Jayde Brejc
Director of Juvenile Justice
Mario Espinoza
Hispanic Services Director
Jackie Knight
Intact Supervisor
Lindsay Rossi
Director of Youth Outreach Services
Kelly Scott
Intact Supervisor
Cathy Zeier Jessica Bartlett
Director of Child Welfare
Youth Service Bureau
Board Members
YSB’s board members volunteer their time and talent to help steer the organization’s strategic direction and ensure that the it has the necessary resources to achieve its goals.
Rici Dale
President (Peru, IL)
Octavia Davis
Vice President (Ottawa, IL)
Stephanie Ruger
Treasurer/Secretary (Ottawa, IL)
Sara Dado
Member (Algonquin, IL)
Travis McDonald
Member (Woodstock, IL)
Officer Sherrell Woods
Member (Rockford, IL)
Ed Miller
Member (Marseilles, IL)
Erica Ruger
Member (Ottawa, IL)
Jason Sullivan
Member (Princeton, IL)
Bill Truemper
Member (Sugar Grove, IL)
If you are interested in serving contact ricid@ysbiv.org.
Youth Service Bureau
Community Partners & Supporters
Youth Service Bureau
Financial Statements, Reports & Policies
Audited Financial Statements
Upcoming Events
August 20 – Princeton Chamber After-Hours
August 21 – Mendota Safe Night Out
August 22 – 50th Anniversary Ice Cream Social
August 23 – Ottawa Debate Days Parade
September 12 – Princeton Homestead Festival Parade
September 26 – Crystal Lake Johnny Appleseed Festival
November 7 – Frosty on First – LaSalle
November 7 – Golden Gala – Auditorium Ballroom, LaSalle
