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CARTER MAN IS WHY WE CAN!
Carter Kits Sensory Bags were inspired by Carter Severs, a now ten-year-old boy with autism from Frankenmuth, Michigan.
Carter Kits Sensory Bags - About Us
Justin Severs
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) / VICE PRESIDENT
Justin Severs is the proud father of Carter Severs, whose journey inspired the creation of Carter Kits. Living in Frankenmuth with his wife Kelley, their sons Cameron, Cayden, and Carter, plus two dogs, Ace and Addy, Justin understands firsthand the challenges faced by families of children with autism.
Driven by his experience as a parent, Justin envisioned Carter Kits Sensory Bags as an essential resource for first responders. He is committed to equipping police officers, firefighters, and EMS teams with tools to provide calm and support when encountering young children or those with special needs during emergencies.
You can reach Justin directly at justin@carterkits.org.
DR. SAMANTHA Wrobleski, DO, MPH
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (COO) / BOARD MEMBER
Dr. Samantha Wrobleski graduated from Michigan State University, where she earned post-graduate degrees of Master of Public Health and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. She trained as an Emergency Medicine physician before joining the MDHHS office of EMS in 2019. Dr. Sam, as she is known by her pediatric champions, now serves as the EMS for Children Program Coordinator for the State of Michigan. She is dedicated to bringing relevant, evidence-based education and resources to providers to improve their level of comfort assessing, stabilizing, and caring for ill and injured children to improve outcomes. Dr. Sam is a passionate advocate for systems change to promote and support improved pediatric readiness across the continuum of care.
Contact Dr. Sam by email at sam@carterkits.org.
Brandon Hausbeck
PRESIDENT
Brandon Hausbeck (founder) has been a professional firefighter for more than a decade with his local Michigan department, where he was promoted to Chief in 2024. He resides in Saginaw County with his son, Owen. Brandon has responded to dozens of scenes involving young and special needs children and sees a need for Carter Kits Sensory Bags to be made available to all first responders as an additional tool to improve response outcomes.
Contact Brandon by email at brandon@carterkits.org.
Dr. Ellen Preen, Clinical Neuropsychologist
DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL DEVELOPMENT / BOARD MEMBER
As a clinical neuropsychologist and mother of a daughter with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Dr. Preen (founder) brings an especially valuable perspective to Carter Kits Sensory Bags. Dr. Preen has more than 13 years of experience in the clinical diagnosis and treatment of both adults and children with neuropsychological deficits, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, trauma, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, and psychiatric disorders. Dr. Preen’s training includes completion of a fellowship at Yale University, School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, residency with the University of Connecticut, School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, and practica at Yale University, School of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery. She obtained her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Hartford, Graduate Institute of Professional Psychology. She holds a clinical associate position at the University of Connecticut, School of Medicine, and was an adjunct faculty member of Central Connecticut State University and Southern Connecticut State University. Dr. Preen has presented at several conferences nationally and internationally, on a variety of mental health topics, and her doctoral dissertation focuses on Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Dr. Preen currently resides in Avon, Connecticut, with her family - a husband of 23 years, a 21-year-old son who is a Junior at NYU, a 19-year-old daughter who loves volunteering at local nature centers and baking dog treats, two rescued dogs, and a service dog (for social-emotional support). She enjoys traveling, painting, and playing the piano, and is very involved in the advocacy of mental health education and rescuing animals.
Contact Dr. Preen by email at ellen@carterkits.org.
Andrew Keller
SECRETARY
Andrew Keller (founder) is a Michigan Realtor who currently resides in Frankenmuth, Michigan, with his wife, Meg Keller. Andrew is a multi-million-dollar producer for Knockout Real Estate, an independently owned real estate company. Andrew has a passion for helping good organizations, also serves on the advisory committee for the non-profit The First Tee of Eastern Michigan organization, an organization that helps inner-city children learn about the game of golf. He coaches 8th-grade football with the Frankenmuth Youth Football program (Muth Youth). In his free time, he enjoys exploring new places and playing golf.
Contact Andrew by email at andrew@carterkits.org.
KELLEY SEVERS
Treasurer
Kelley Severs is the mother of Carter Severs, the inspiration for this project. Kelley lives in Frankenmuth with her husband Justin, sons Cameron, Cayden, and Carter, and two dogs, Ace and Addy. Kelley is currently the Chief Deputy Treasurer for Saginaw County and obtained her bachelor's in business administration from Northwood University.
Contact Kelley by email at kelley@carterkits.org.
LORISA BELLINGER
Operations Manager
Lorisa was born and raised in the Thumb area of Michigan, married a native Saginawian, C. Mark Bellinger, and moved to Northern California for four years. Lorisa and her growing family moved back to Saginaw to spread joy through Bellinger Entertainment and their comedy magic shows. After Mark’s passing, Lorisa focused on raising their three young children and remaining a part of the lives of her bonus daughter and her family. Lorisa volunteered and worked tirelessly for years in the community to learn and help her youngest son, who is differently abled/neurodiverse, to understand his challenges and to be able to navigate life successfully. Lorisa is committed to her church, her family, and to always being the best version of herself. She loves hanging out with her now adult children, jigsaw puzzles, feeding the squirrels, and reading.
Contact Lorisa by email at lorisa@carterkits.org.
ROB RUDZKI
Training Coordinator (Contractor)
Rob was raised in the northern suburbs of Detroit, has lived in the Upper Peninsula, and currently resides near Ludington. He graduated from Northern Michigan University in 1999. Rob has over 20 years of experience as a volunteer firefighter and paramedic. He has also been an American Heart Association and EMS instructor for over 20 years. Rob joined Carter Kits in January 2024 to help provide education on Autism Spectrum.
Contact Rob by email at training@carterkits.org
Andie Grube
Training Services & Grant Manager (Contractor)
Andie Grube is a Paramedic by training with a strong scientific background and a passion for advancing safety in the Pre-hospital setting. Active in EMS since 2019, she holds degrees in Anatomy, Criminology, Forensics, and Emergency Medical Services, and continues her education in neuroscience. Andie serves as a Pediatric Champion for the EMS for Children program in the State of Michigan. She has been collaborating with Carter Kits since 2021 and was one of the very first certified instructors. Andie is passionate about using science-driven approaches and frontline experience to help communities stay safer.
Contact Andie by email at andie@carterkits.org.