Board Member

Lowell Becker, MD 

Lowell Becker, MD, has been active with Shepherd’s Foundation since his first trip to Ukraine in 1994. Since then he has returned over 35 times. Lowell has been on Shepherd’s board since the late 1990’s and chaired the board for over 10 years.

Lowell was trained in pediatrics and allergy and is now semi-retired from over 40 years medical practice in Cambridge, MN. He has enjoyed involvement in numerous other non-profit organizations as both a board member and president of both his medical group and medical center.

Lowell lives with his wife of over 50 years, Jennie, and has two children and four grandchildren. He enjoys golf, photography, fishing, and playing with grandkids (not necessarily in that order).

Board Member

Olivia M. Bradley 

Olivia M. Bradley is the founder and former Chairman and CEO of Trans-Consolidated, Inc., a logistics company specializing in the consolidation and distribution of perishable foods. She has served as Midwest Regional Director of a Committee of 200 and on the board of Marquette Bank NE in addition to a variety of other business related boards.

Her passion is to mirror Christ’s passion for the lost. Having retired in 2000, she will be the first to tell you her career served only to prepare her for this time in her life.

She has been involved in various mission projects in Ukraine since 1999. Whether working with children, economic development or women’s ministries, her passion remains the same.

She has served on the Shepherd’s Foundation’s board since 2012, and is excited to be working with the House of Hope in Poltava, Ukraine. Much needs to be done to create an inclusive environment, where children with special needs can enjoy all the same rights and privileges as any other child.

Olivia is married to the love of her life and has four grown children and five beautiful grandchildren. Additionally, she is the Associate Teaching Director of the newly formed Community Bible Study class in Surprise, Arizona, where they enjoy a nice break from cold Minnesota winters.

Chair of the Board

Dr. Marshall Wade

Dr. Marshall Wade is an oral surgeon who began traveling to Ukraine in 1994. During that preliminary trip, Dr. Wade fell in love with the country and its people. As the Team Leader of one of the Shepherd’s Foundation dental teams, he recruited dentists, hygienists and dental assistants and worked with Ukrainian dentists and authorities to develop a joint American/ Ukrainian outreach to orphanages in Ukraine. Since that time he has made more than 20 trips to Ukraine. This is Dr. Wade’s second tour of duty on the Shepherd’s Board and he is excited about the future opportunities to advance the gospel in Ukraine.

In the U.S., Dr. Wade is the senior partner at Maplewood Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, a private practice in the north St. Paul suburbs. He has taught dental groups across the country and in Ukraine and is the Director of True North Professional Studies, a continuing education group for dentists and dental specialists. He has been married to his wife, Terri, for 44 years. They have 3 children and 7 grandchildren.

President

Kyle Krecklow

Kyle Krecklow first visited Ukraine in 2009 with the Shepherd Foundation Sport’s Team. He has since been on every Sport’s Team trip to Ukraine. In 2016, Kyle assumed the leadership role for the Sport’s Team and began to serve on the Camp Maximum Board. Most recently, in 2019, Kyle also began to serve on the Shepherd’s Foundation Board.

Kyle has a background in Business and has worked in New Home Construction Real Estate for the past 16 years. He also serves as a volunteer assistant basketball coach at his alma mater, the University of Northwestern – St. Paul.

In his free time, Kyle enjoys playing sports, spending time outdoors, and traveling. He currently resides in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.

Administrator

Barbara Wicklander

Barbara Wicklander has been Shepherd Foundation’s Administrator since 2011. She came to us with 15 years’ experience in non-profit administration and a heart for Ukraine ministries. She enjoys being part of a team that is passionate about their vision and mission and is excited about what is happening at Camp Maximum and other ministries in Ukraine.

Barb has two grown children and four grandchildren along with horses, dogs, and a cat. When Barb is not working hard at Shepherd’s you can find her in the barn with her horses.

Board Member

Katie Bonawitz

Katie Bonawitz first visited Ukraine with her husband, Luke, for three months in 2021 during her sabbatical. Her focus was in the area of disabilities. They served at Camp Maximum during the Family Camp helping parents of children with disabilities. Katie went on to provide workshops and seminars across Ukraine for educators and professionals who serve children with disabilities. Although Katie’s sabbatical was through Bethel University, her work directly connected with Shepherd’s Foundation’s Mission and a very strong partnership was established with Vitaliy and Camp Maximum. Katie and Vitaliy did several speaking engagements together and in Spring 2022, even co-presented at a virtual National Inclusion Conference through Cherkasy National University. Recently, in 2022, Katie began to serve on the Shepherd’s Foundation Board.

Katie has a background in disability education and has been the Program Director of the MA Special Education program at Bethel since 2007. Additionally, she is the Assistant Dean of the Center for Access & Integration, also at Bethel.

In her free time, Katie enjoys traveling, cooking, and biking with her husband, Luke. She currently resides in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Board Member

Tom Radio

Thomas Radio is a partner at the Felhaber Larson law firm in Minneapolis. He practices primarily in real estate litigation, including construction, land use, and condemnation matters. Tom has served the community through his service as board member for Union Gospel Mission, United Hospital Foundation, A.W. Wilder Foundation, and his church. Tom has been a Bible Study Fellowship leader for many years. He and his spouse Peggy Radio live in Shoreview, Minnesota. They have three children, Ingrid, Helga, and Erik.

Board Member

Kevin Hugoson

Kevin and his wife, Mary, have been married for 40 years and live near Fairmont, MN, 140 miles SW of the Twin Cities. Kevin is a graduate of Bethel University. They have two children: Angie and her husband, Cody Toothaker, and Eric Hugoson and his wife, Sara. They are blessed with six grandchildren: Addison, Kylie, Alexis, Krew, Ella and Jordan. They have a family farming operation raising pigs, corn and soybeans. Their kids are involved in the farming operation also. Kevin says, “God has blessed us in so many ways and I am honored to be part of the Shepherd’s Foundation board.”

Board Member

Elena Evans

Elena Evans’s first trip to Ukraine with the Shepherd’s Foundation was in 2018 when she spent the summer in Zolotonosha, Ukraine. During those months, she had the opportunity to be part of various camps and programs, including the youth summer camps at Camp Maximum, ESL programs, Sports Team weeks, and the launch of disability programs for those with cognitive and physical disabilities. Since that trip, Elena developed a deep love for Ukraine and its people. Elena joined the Shepherd’s Foundation Board in 2024 and is excited to continue to support its ministries in Ukraine. 

Elena currently resides in New Brighton, Minnesota. She graduated from Bethel University and works in professional relations at an orthopedic clinic in the Twin Cities. In her free time, Elena enjoys traveling, baking, finding new coffee shops and restaurants, and spending time with her family and friends.