Leadership & Providers

At Kids on the Move, our dedicated team of over 200 employees, including therapists, clinical specialists, and leaders, drive innovation and provide world-class care to empower children and families every day.

At Kids on the Move, people are at the core of everything we do. Our team of over 200 dedicated professionals is the driving force behind our mission to revolutionize the way children with developmental delays and disabilities receive care. We bring together a diverse group of leaders, specialists, and caregivers, all united by their unwavering commitment to providing world-class care for every family we serve.

Our strength lies not only in the credentials of our team but in the shared passion for the work we do. Fueled by continuous education and a commitment to innovation, our team challenges limits, exceeds expectations, and drives lasting change for the families we serve.

Meet Our Leadership Team

Rachelle Rutherford

Rachelle Rutherford

CEO

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Ryan Erickson

Ryan Erickson

COO

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Mat Dastrup

Mat Dastrup

CFO

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Vice Presidents

Benjamin Duke

Benjamin Duke

VP of Technology and Data

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Brandi Smith

Brandi Smith

VP of Development

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Crystal Jones

Crystal Jones

VP of Marketing

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Ella Jesperson

Ella Jesperson

VP of Clinical Services and Revenue Management

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Joseph Peterson

Joseph Peterson

VP of Grant Strategy and Operations

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Nicole Thurman

Nicole Thurman

VP of Human Resources

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A WORD FROM OUR LEADERSHIP

Working Together for Every Child's Tomorrow

Learn about KOTM's history, heart, and vision from CEO, Rachelle Rutherford and COO, Ryan Erickson.

Meet our Providers

Occupational Therapist

Ali Vance

Ali Vance

Occupational Therapist (OTL/R)

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Annie Buck

Annie Buck

Occupational Therapist (OTL/R)

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Brittany Sibbett

Brittany Sibbett

Occupational Therapist (OTL/R)

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Heidi Carter

Heidi Carter

Occupational Therapist (OTL/R)

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McCall Halvorson

McCall Halvorson

Occupational Therapist (OTL/R)

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Meg Nielson

Meg Nielson

Occupational Therapist (OTL/R)

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Paul Daybell

Paul Daybell

Occupational Therapist (OTL/R)

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Physical Therapist

Jacob Brandenburg

Jacob Brandenburg

Occupational Therapist

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Mark Jones

Mark Jones

Occupational Therapist

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Megan Andrews

Megan Andrews

Occupational Therapist

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Tiffany Mulcock

Tiffany Mulcock

Occupational Therapist

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Speech language Pathologist

Alyssa Bridge

Alyssa Bridge

OTL/R

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Kristina Chacon

Kristina Chacon

OTL/R

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Meet our Board of Directors

Alberto Puertas, Board Member

Jon Standing, Board Member

Brennan Tolman, Board Member

Kim Santiago, Board Chair

Christy Anderson, Past Board Chair

Richard Rife, Board Secretary

Ernie Bailey, Board Member
Robert Parsons, Board Member
Kai Khasbaatar, Board Member
Jonathan Krein, Past Board Chair

Join Our Team

At Kids on the Move, we are always looking for passionate individuals who share our vision of transforming care for children with developmental delays and disabilities. Our team of dedicated professionals is the heart of everything we do, and we would love for you to be part of that change.

If you are interested in making a meaningful impact and growing your career in a dynamic, supportive environment, explore our current opportunities. Visit our Careers Page to learn more about how you can contribute to the future of care at KOTM.

Together, we can make a difference.

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Mat Dastrup, CFO

Mat Datstrop, Chief Financial Officer at KOTM, truly embodies a blend of expertise and visionary leadership. Joining Kids on the Move in September 2019, Mat brought a rich history of accomplishments, having served as CFO for manufacturing and software companies. His successful track record includes starting and selling three businesses, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit and strategic insight. As a licensed CPA and a Six Sigma Black Belt, Mat’s skill set is uniquely suited to driving innovation and accuracy within financial processes. His passion for integrating technology and developing robust accounting systems positions KOTM for long-term success. In his role, Mat is deeply dedicated to creating sustainable impacts that will echo throughout KOTM for decades. His presence in the organization is marked by a steadfast commitment to fostering an environment of lasting change, ensuring families benefit from his transformative work well into the future.

Ryan Erickson, COO

Ryan Erickson, the Chief Operating Officer of KOTM, brings a wealth of experience and a passionate commitment to nurturing innovation and growth. With over two decades spent as a thought leader and innovator in executive leadership roles across the medical, technical consulting, and information technology sectors, Ryan’s expertise is unparalleled. His dedication to mentoring entrepreneurs and CEOs on transforming ideas into reality speaks to his compassionate nature and deep-seated commitment to growth. Ryan views his role at KOTM as a unique opportunity to guide the organization into its next 40 years, shaping a resilient and forward-thinking future. His diverse skill set enables KOTM to not only meet current challenges with agility but also to strategically position itself for sustainable development and lasting impact. Under Ryan’s committed leadership, KOTM continues to inspire hope and innovation, reinforcing its status as a beacon of support and transformation for families everywhere.

Rachelle Rutherford, CEO

Rutherford is the strategic visionary and Chief Executive Officer of Kids on the Move (KOTM). A multifaceted and sophisticated businesswoman, she has led the trailblazing multimillion-dollar non-profit in its commitment to providing essential and comprehensive support, education, and therapies for children with delays and disabilities.  Rutherford has now spent 20 years in executive leadership roles within the telecommunications, genealogy, real estate, health care services, and education industries. Her notable contributions lie in her perseverance to find impossible and impactful solutions. Rutherford is skilled at reverse-engineering goals by mapping out exactly what is required for a successful outcome.

To help raise $150M to expand KOTM’s support services and establish a state-of-the-art center, Rutherford has partnered with Forbes Books to author and publish Chasing The Impossible, a captivating exposé delving into Kids on the Move’s transformative work. With it, she uncovers the compelling stories of resilience and hope from children, families, doctors, and community members who tenaciously pushed forward when faced with impossible odds or challenges.

Her profound understanding of what it takes to overcome the impossible stems from her own journey as a survivor of abuse and trauma, which has shaped her philanthropic missions, her intuitive nature, and her steadfast leadership. As a CEO, mom, speaker, and philanthropist, Rutherford believes discipline is one of the highest forms of self-love, consistently putting in the necessary work every single day to provide impactful solutions for others, promote a balanced and holistic lifestyle, and create opportunities for continuous growth and empowerment around the world.