CEO/Executive Director

Malorie King has been with Balance since August 2022. She has worked within HR and management for over 8 years in various healthcare specialties and behavioral health. She is passionate about Human Resources and especially helping employees grow within their careers and succeed. She has her B.S. in Business Administration from Cardinal Stritch University.

Malorie enjoys spending time with her family and two sons. She enjoys being active, running, and spending time outdoors.

Phone number: 262-268-6811 ext 102

Direct Line: 262-822-3086

Email: mking@balanceinc.org

Director of Programs

Alyse has been with Balance since July 2023. Alyse has 11 years of experience working in special education and child care. She has worked with kids of all ages and abilities but she is very excited to have the opportunity to support adults within the community. Alyse has a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education Developmental Disabilities from Winona State University.

Alyse enjoys spending time with her husband and two little girls, exploring new parks, looking for beach glass on the shores of Lake Michigan, and diving headfirst into any true crime or mystery media.

During Alyse's time in education, she realized that her favorite people to work with had intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. The joy and happiness that they bring to work each day is unmatched.

Phone: 262-268-6811

Email: information@balanceinc.org

Director of Health Services

Melissa has 20 years of experience in the nursing field. She is a Licensed Practical Nurse with a degree from MATC. She has worked with the elderly in long-term care, both at assisted living and skilled nursing facilities before joining Balance in March of 2023. She also has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Business from UW-Milwaukee.

As the Director of Health Services Melissa oversees the management and delivery of healthcare services ensuring high-quality care that meets the needs of clients while adhering to regulatory standards. She manages the daily health maintenance of clients as well as educating staff on the latest up-to-date healthcare policies and procedures.

Outside of work, Melissa is a mom of three wonderful children. She enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, outdoor activities, and traveling.

Phone: 262-268-6811 ext. 105

Direct Line: 262-355-5443

Email: mnichelson@balanceinc.org

Director of Human Resources

Stephanie Casper has been with Balance since March 2024. She is passionate about Human Resources and has been blessed to expand on her knowledge and experience over the past several years. Stephanie believes in advocating for her employees and in-turn, empowering them to advocate for themselves. She has received both her Master’s and Bachelor’s Degrees from UW-Milwaukee.

Outside of work, Stephanie enjoys spending time with her daughter, family, and friends. She also takes pleasure in curling up next to her two cats and reading a good book.

Phone number: 262-268-6811 ext 101

Direct Line: 262-977-4324

Email: scasper@balanceinc.org

Director of Development and Marketing

Lillian Short has been with Balance since November 2021. She has been working in fundraising for 3 years. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism.

Lillian loves photography and painting and supporting others while they pursue their dreams. She believes everyone deserves the chance to live their best life and is excited to help the individuals at Balance do just that.

When not working you can find Lillian hanging out with her husband and two kids, and when the weather is nice she loves hiking and gardening.

Phone: 262-268-6811 ext 104

Direct Line: 262-277-1858

Email: lshort@balanceinc.org

Assistant Director of Programs

Shannon has been with Balance since November 2021.

She has more than 10 years of experience in activity programming and truly loves having the opportunity to continue to bring fun and unique experiences to clients. Shannon has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Western Illinois University.

Shannon enjoys spending her time outdoors hiking and camping with her furry Best Friend, Gilligan, who is also a frequent visitor at Balance for "Wag Wednesdays"! She also enjoys reading and painting in her spare time.

Phone: 262-389-6133

Direct Line: 262-268-6811 ext 103

Email: smccann@balanceinc.org