President 

Carol Foskuhl wears many hats to make sure SNAAP members & volunteers not only have the best experiences, but she ensures that each member is seen, heard & valued.

Carol has many years of experience in teaching, ministry, and working with special needs and elderly clients. She has a compassionate heart and continues to help members build confidence and make a difference in her community. 

She been married for 27 years to her husband, Brian, and has three grown children: Joseph, Abigail, and Destiny. She loves lake life, the Green Bay Packers, singing karaoke, and sharing her faith. Her roots go deep in the U.P. where the Baumgartner family helped settle Iron County.  

Vice President

Brian Foskuhl has a heart to serve others. He displays a quiet strength but is also passionate about helping people. Brian volunteers his time not only with SNAAP, but he works in food distribution in his community through Feeding America, and he volunteers at St. Vincent De Paul -  helping with the food pantry and thrift store.  He also has previous experience working with special needs.

He is a faithful and beloved husband to Carol Foskuhl and a good father. Brian enjoys teaching at the Mission Bible Training Center, helping the homeless and those overcoming addictions. 

Treasurer

Tom Stachowicz brings warmth and kindness to each SNAAP member, pitching in wherever he can with the multiple tasks that need to be done to keep SNAAP going. He also successfully searches out and submits grant proposals to provide funding for SNAAP, and manages finances, invoicing, etc.

He is married to his lovely wife Joy (SNAAP Secretary). Tom offers "big brother" support to SNAAP members and tries to provide a safe environment for others to thrive. 

Tech Support Advisor | Creative Wellness Coach

Sandra Martin serves as SNAAP's Tech Support Advisor, actively designing and maintaining our website. She implements practical tech solutions, including donation systems and social media support, and creates flyers for events and fundraising.

Sandra also volunteers as the facilitator of our Creative Wellness program via Zoom. As a certified holistic creative coach, she uses trauma-informed practices to guide SNAAP members through collaborative art projects, journaling and wellness challenges, supporting their overall well-being. She currently lives in Park City, Utah with her husband Shannan of 26 years and her two rescue kitties. 

Secretary

Joy believes deeply in SNAAP's power to transform lives through connection and belonging. Her quiet dedication ensures every member feels seen and supported, both at events and behind the scenes - working events to skillfully making sure meetings run smoothly. She is married to Tom Stachowitz and also helps him with the treasury work including office work and finances. Joy has a deep unconditional love for her family Joy embodies the "awesome" in SNAAP by turning compassion into action every day - and she's a "joy" to work with! 

Community Member-at-Large

Jay Petroski is a Certified Peer Support Specialist, Peer Recovery Coach, and Community Health Worker at Northpointe Behavioral Health in Iron County, MI. He co-founded SNAAP to empower special needs adults through inclusive community engagement. At Northpointe, Jay provides individualized peer support and resource navigation to help clients build life skills and access essential services. Through SNAAP, he helps lead fundraising efforts at holiday craft fairs and seasonal festivals, offering members hands-on opportunities to connect with the community and build visibility. His dual roles create pathways for special needs adults to develop independence, self-advocacy, and meaningful community connections in Iron County.

Cindy Petroski loves being an essential part of the SNAAP community, whether helping organize behind the scenes or engaging with the public at fundraising booths. A proud mom to her son Jason, her "special needs guy" and fellow SNAAP member. Cindy has a unique perspective as a parent, supporting Jason's involvement and she is a voice and advocate for him and others facing similar challenges. With a passion for reading, singing, and classic movies, she brings creativity and heart to everything she does, including caring for her two cats. Cindy’s beautiful energy helps make SNAAP gatherings welcoming and fun for all. Her favorite part: ”To see the sparkle in everyone’s eyes when people are having fun" at SNAAP fundraisers and events. "It is rewarding."