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.
Alex Munoz
Executive Director
Contract Administration
Alex Munoz joined our LifeSkills corporate team on January 30th, 2023; he is the Executive Director of Contract Administration. Alex's responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of federal and state government contracts, including proposal development, compliance, and performance monitoring. What inspires him the most about his profession is the challenge of developing solutions alongside people who carry the same amount of passion for improving the workforce industry as he does. Alex has over 17 years of experience with Job Corps in the Social Development, Training, and Finance/Administration realms. He attended Garden City Community College as a collegiate athlete, then transferred to Kansas State University, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree. He later earned his Master's of Business Administration. During his free time, Alex enjoys hiking, traveling, and visiting friends and family.
Robin Adams
Job Corps Finance & Administration Director
Robin has 43 years of Job Corps experience at three centers. She has worked in Denison, Gary, and Hubert H Humphrey Job Corps. Her first 30 years were in program areas of CTT, Career Services and Residential as an instructor and manager. The last 13 years have been as Finance and Administration Director with oversight of finance, property, procurement, maintenance, records and food services. Robin has a BA in management. She lives on an acreage with her husband where they raise cattle and hogs. She enjoys life on the farm and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren.
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.
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.
Deanna Hansen
Financial and Administrative Specialist
Deanna joined LifeSkills Connection, Inc. June 2024 as Financial and Administrative Specialist. She spends her days in the office working in Accounts Payable and tracking property. Deanna received her Business Administration degree from DMACC and a degree in Industrial Technology Management from UNI.

When she is not at work, you might find her camping, gardening, cooking in her Dutch ovens or baking for her family on the farm.
Angie Harlow
Accountant
Angie joined LifeSkills Connection as an Accountant in March 2025, bringing 25 years of accounting expertise spanning both corporate and nonprofit sectors. Highly skilled in accounts payable/receivable, payroll, budgeting, and financial reporting, she is known for streamlining processes, improving accuracy, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. Angie attended AIB College of Business, focusing on Accounting, along with additional business coursework from Des Moines Area Community College and Northeast Iowa Community College.
Beyond her professional life, Angie has a deep love for nature and enjoys spending time outdoors. She shares her home with two beloved dogs, Stella and Daphne, who keep her days lively and full of joy.
Amy Hughes
Strategic Business Partner
Amy has been with the Holistic Health team since 2023 and has now joined the Lifeskills Connection team as a Strategic Business Partner. She brings more than 15 years of project management experience, focusing on leading large-scale software implementations from initial planning through successful delivery. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Child and Family Services from Iowa State University and her Master’s degree in Human Resource Development from Indiana State University, and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
In addition to her project management expertise, Amy is a certified Reiki provider, reflecting her holistic approach to supporting both individuals and teams in achieving their goals.
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