About Us

Our mission is to deliver quality services to people who have intellectual disabilities, their families and others to empower them to lead the lives they choose. We foster community integration of children and adults who have disabilities in jobs, education, housing, and society. Making a difference through inclusion. HAV-IT Services makes a difference through you! The Accreditation Council on Services to People with Disabilities accredited HAV-IT in 1987 and has awarded HAV-IT an “Accreditation with Distinction” continuously since 1993.

Tim Huseth
Executive Director
timh@hav-it.org
701-324-4636
Tim Huseth has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Special Education with a Minor in Business Administrations. He began working with HAV-IT Services in 1981. Tim is married and has three children. He enjoys the community opportunities and friendships he has made while living in Harvey.


Tammy Hornbacher
Service Director
tammyh@hav-it.org
701-324-4636
Tammy Hornbacher has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Child and Family Services from UND. She began working at HAV-IT Services in 1987. Tammy is married and has one child. She enjoys spending time with her family, reading, gardening, fishing, swimming and most other outdoor activities.


Nita Brainard
Service Coordinator
NitaB@hav-it.org
701-324-4636
Nita Brainard is originally from Rugby, North Dakota. She and her husband moved to the Harvey area in 2011. Nita has a bachelor’s degree from Concordia College, Moorhead,MN. She began working at HAV-IT Services in January 2013. Nita has four grown children and an increasing number of grandchildren. Nita’s free time is spent knitting and working on poetry.


Mary Hager
Residential Manager Jackson Avenue Group Home
maryh@hav-it.org
701-324-2620
Mary Hager has been with HAV-IT Services since 2007. She started as a relief instructor before taking a full time position working in the employment setting and at the North St. group home. Mary currently is the residential manager at the Jackson Avenue group home. She is married and has 2 grown sons. Mary is involved in many community and county events.


Gerald Wilcox
Employment Manager
geraldw@hav-it.org
701-324-4636
Gerald Wilcox has been in the building related fields, including retail-wholesale management for the last 30 years. His specialty at HAV-IT Services is all about finding meaningful work for our clients and enhancing their lives with employment opportunities. Since moving to North Dakota in 2006, he has had the privilege of meeting many wonderful people and to enjoy the outdoor experience including the tremendous hunting and fishing opportunities of this great state.


Carol Danks
Office Manager
carold@hav-it.org
701-324-4636
Carol Danks has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Management. She began working at HAV-IT Services in 2006. Carol is married and has two children. She enjoys reading and spending time with her family.


Rose Weninger
Financial Manager
rosew@hav-it.org
701-324-4636
Rose Weninger received her education in Accounting from Dakota College, Bottineau branch. She has been with HAV-IT Services since 1983. Prior to her position with HAV-IT, Rose was the Business Manager for a GM dealership for 11 years. Before her accounting career, Rose was a certified nurses assistant and also worked as a seamstress for a drapery firm and a snowmobile company in Fargo. Rose enjoys spending time with her family as well as camping, fishing and gardening. Rose is married to Joseph and they have 4 children, 10 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild.

Nikki Hase
Bookkeeper
nikkih@hav-it.org
701-324-4636
Nikki Hase has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting. She has been working at HAV-IT Services since May 2012. Nikki is married and has two children. She enjoys sporting activities and spending time with her family.


Val Olson
Staff Trainer
valo@hav-it.org
701-324-4636
Val Olson has been with HAV-IT Services as a part-time staff trainer since 1997. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary and Special Education and has been teaching since 1978. Val and her husband ranch and farm near Heimdal, ND. They have four adult children. She enjoys working and seeing individuals grow in knowledge. Sporting activities, reading, family, and community/school events are activities that Val enjoys during her leisure time.