Steven Reitan

Vice President of Finance, LifeSkills Connection, Inc.

Vice President of Finance, Q4 Solutions

Vice President, Options Ink

Steven Reitan serves as the Vice President of Finance for LifeSkills Connection Incorporated and also holds the position of Vice President at Options Ink, a full-service marketing, graphic design, and printing company. As a key member of the executive leadership team, Steven plays a pivotal role in driving financial strategy and operational efficiency across both organizations.

With LifeSkills Connection since its founding in 2016, Steven began his career as a Finance Specialist and steadily advanced through the ranks due to his strong analytical skills, business insight, and dedication to the company’s mission. In his current role, he leads all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, while providing strategic oversight to ensure fiscal health and sustainable growth.

At Options Ink, Steven brings his expertise to support the company’s creative and operational goals. His leadership helps bridge the gap between creative services and business performance, contributing to the company's continued expansion and success in serving clients across various sectors.

Steven holds a degree in engineering from Iowa State University and began his academic journey at Iowa Western Community College. His technical background complements his financial acumen, giving him a unique perspective on systems thinking, data analysis, and operational design.

As the son of company founders, Steve and Sheila Reitan, Steven brings a strong sense of purpose and family-driven values to his work. He continues to support both organizations with integrity, innovation, and a clear vision for the future.

Dean Watkins

Accounting Specialist

Dean joined LifeSkills in August of 2023. He graduated from AIB College of Business, in Des Moines. He received his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, and Associate's degree in Accounting and Financial Services. Dean grew up in Denison, and worked for Denison Job Corps for many years, in security and transportation. When Dean is not crunching numbers, he enjoys bowling, watching baseball, reading books, taking road trips, and walking his dogs.

Angel has worked over sixteen years in customer service, with additional experience in clerical assistance. She spends her days at LifeSkills answering phones stationed as the "front desk" to the LifeSkills Corporate office. She purchases and procures items, materials, and products for the different branches of the company, and is the go-to between our finance department and our suppliers. Angel also provides clerical and general support to the company's executives. She enjoys reading, spending time with family, spending time outdoors, and traveling!

Samantha Burkhalter

Executive Coordinator

Samantha’s upbeat, hardworking, caring attitude makes her an amazing Executive Coordinator. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts with Major in Women’s Studies and Leadership. She began working for LifeSkills as the OA/CTS corporate support staff in 2017, in which she worked directly with the OA and CTS staff, to ensure the implementation of innovative strategies to attain 100% OBS and promote placement upon completion. Samantha then naturally fell into her role as Executive Coordinator, where she oversees our Business Development Coordination. Her ability to manage, inspire, and organize place her perfectly into her role as Executive Coordinator.