Jeff Kazmierczak RN, MSN, MBA is a senior executive with more than 25 years of experience in a variety of behavioral health leadership roles. He received a BSN from Marquette University, an MSN from UWM with an emphasis in community health, and an Executive MBA from the UWM Sheldon Lubar School of Business with a focus on finance, strategy, and operational efficiency.
Jeff and Dick will work together in transition of leadership, with Jeff taking over as CEO effective May 29, 2020, and Dick continuing in a consultant role until June 19, 2020.
Mr. Kazmierczak began his career working with children on an inpatient psychiatric unit. He became interested in impacting the quality of services on a much larger scale and became a founding partner of a behavioral health contract management organization, dedicated to providing services to children and adolescents. In addition, he developed a community-based services organization which continues to grow providing case management, in-home therapy, day treatment and a variety of community support services for children and families.
During the past ten years, Mr. Kazmierczak also has provided interim and consulting services for multiple organizations, focusing on turnaround and/or enhancing behavioral health continuum of care services. Those engagements occurred in Wisconsin, New Jersey, Nevada, Missouri and Arizona (Phoenix Children’s Hospital). Jeff has a passion for leading teams and maximizing the Talent within organizations toward the goal of delivering high quality services and value to children, families, communities and payers alike

Bonnie Kolakowski started working with MIKID in April 2013 as the Chief Financial Officer. Bonnie oversees the financial operations of the agency including but not limited to budgeting, financial statement preparation, adherence to internal controls, and oversight of the agency’s annual financial audit. She has worked in the behavioral health industry since 2009 and for non-profits since 2006. Bonnie has been in the accounting field for over 18 years and has her MBA with an emphasis in accounting. Bonnie has lived life experience navigating two children in the behavioral health system. Together with her MIKID team, she has helped the agency grow.

Currently oversees programs & operations.

Akia Compton has been active in youth services since 1993, ranging from residential, independent living, juvenile justice and behavioral health. Her passion stems from being a youth enrolled in the system. Akia received her B.A. in Sociology and Criminal Justice from the University of Akron and her M.S. in Administration of Justice and Security from the University of Phoenix. Akia wanted to give back to her community and help other youth navigate the system in a positive way. She is also a parent of a child with behavioral health challenges. Akia started her work at MIKID in August of 2012. Her personal and professional endeavors have made her a valuable asset to MIKID.

Dan Axe has been with MIKID since February of 2013 and has held a variety of positions. Dan currently holds the position Northern Arizona Direct Service Manager, serving the communities of Kingman, Flagstaff, Prescott and Payson. Dan represents MIKID through his Tri-chair position with the Northern Arizona Children’s Council where he helps facilitate growth throughout the Northern Arizona regions by providing resources to families, schools and other behavioral health organizations