Staff and Board of Directors

Ashley Wunderlich

Executive Director

Ashley Wunderlich serves as the Executive Director for Camp Hertko Hollow, leading the organization in fulfilling its camp mission and to support children and families living with diabetes. 

Ashley is a Certified Child Life Specialist with over 11 years of clinical, philanthropy, and therapeutic programming experience. Ashley holds a master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Saint Mary’s University and an undergrade degree in Leisure Studies, with an emphasis in Child Life from University of Iowa.

Ashley loves animals, travel, reading, and spending time at home with family. Ashley is an Iowa native and currently lives in Mound, MN.

Matthew Shofroth

Camp and Family Programs Manager

At age 4, Matt was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes and began attending Camp Hertko Hollow shortly after. He has now been involved with camp for over 20 years as both a camper and counselor. As a counselor, Matt greatly enjoyed volunteering at camp and being able to help campers have lots of fun and learn about diabetes, just as counselors did for him during his time as a camper.

Matt worked for Hy-Vee for nine years as a General Merchandise employee and manager. Matt graduated with an associates degree in Nursing from Eastern Iowa’s Scott Community College.

Matt enjoys spending time with his family and friends, watching motorsports, and exercising. He currently resides in Norwalk, IA.

Karyn Powell

Program Coordinator

Karyn was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at age 3. She started camp at age 8 and continued through high school becoming a counselor in training. After attending college for a while and taking a break, she missed Camp Hertko and started back as a volunteer again in 2012. She primarily worked with teens and became the Counselor in Training and Leader in Training leader in 2023. She has also helped start diabetic day camps for clinics. 

For the past 16 years she has been the CEO of the Powell household taking care of her family. She’s highly enjoyed it, but is glad to be back at work, especially for camp!

Karyn loves watching her kids in various sports, spending time with her family and friends, as well as cooking and reading. Karyn is an Iowa native and currently lives in Kansas City, MO. 

Meet

Our Board of Directors

Vacant, Board President

Jeff Kramer, Vice President
NRECA – Principal, Insurance & Financial Services

Victoria A. Hertko, RN, MBA, Treasurer
Retired

Wendy Mobley-Bukstein, PharmD, CDE,, Secretary
Drake University/Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice

Alex Kretzinger
YMCA Camp/Executive Director

Abby Pugh
UnityPoint Health/Executive Director, HR Operations

Dr. Michael Tansey, MD
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics/Pediatric Endocrinologist


Shelly Gentry, PharmD

Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center