Launching Your Potential. Launching Your Life.

Mission and More.

Since 2015, Catapult Independence Associates has been providing professional services to job seekers and employers. With our longevity, we’ve learned that staffing is not a numbers game — it’s a relationship-building business. That’s why we put an emphasis on listening, guiding and matching.

Catapult Independence Associates strives to improve the quality of life for people with diverse abilities by providing consultative services to help them obtain fulfilling jobs in their communities. We work with each unique individual and create a plan that is consistent with their goals, skills and abilities.

Team Catapult

Meet the Catapult Team

Committed to Your Satisfaction

Looking for a job? Thinking about hiring someone new to your team? With a highly talented staff who are experts in a variety of sectors, we’re ready to take your career and organization to the next level. Contact us today to let us know what you’re looking for.

Michael Jackson, Ph.D CRC, CESP

Executive Director

Michael started Catapult Independence Associates, Ltd. (formerly Pathways Employment Services of Wisconsin, Ltd.) in 2015. With over twenty years of experience in the field, Michael has worked with hundreds of consumers in various employment support capacities. Michael strives to implement effective strategies to help organizational growth and offer a variety of opportunities for the disability population to connect with their communities. He continues to drive employees, professionals and consumers alike to meet their goals and ensure the best possible opportunities for all to grow and achieve greatness each day.

Michael graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a doctoral degree in Rehabilitation Counselor Education. Michael maintains a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor status with the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification and a Certified Employment Support Professional Certification with the Association of People Supporting Employment First.

MEET MICHAEL

Erin Booth-O'Rear

Managing Director

Erin has been with Catapult Independence Associates since 2018 and works in supporting the entire Catapult Team. She has over twenty
years of human services experience ranging from direct care to adults and children with disabilities, to managing juvenile detention. When supporting consumers, Erin works to match each individual to work opportunities that resonate with their passion. Erin prides herself in going the extra mile to advocate for her consumers with her unique and tailored approach.

MEET ERIN

Barb Dickmann

Executive Assistant

Barb has been with Catapult Independence Associates for several years, bringing an array of knowledge and expertise to the organization.

She is considered a leader in the field. Barb works extensively with Managed Care Organizations, state service providers and Counselors alike.

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Oliver Killam

Employment Consultant

Oliver joined Catapult Independence Associates in late 2021. With an interest in pursuing a Special Education degree, Oliver has a passion for meeting each of his consumers where they are and exploring every opportunity available to them. Oliver enjoys getting creative with what services he can provide in order to benefit the individuals he works with.

MEET OLIVER

James Hake

Employment Consultant

James joined Catapult Independence Associates in 2023. He brings a wealth of knowledge to the role from previous experience working in the field. James provides a welcoming environment for all those that he supports with a great attitude and leadership skills.

MEET JAMES

Brodie Conklyn

Employment Consultant

Brodie joined Catapult Independence Associates in 2023. He is currently pursing a psychology degree. Brodie has a passion for assisting the disability population in reaching their individual respective goals for success.

Scott White

Employment Consultant

Scott joined the Catapult Independence Associate team in 2024. He recently completed his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Social Work and is working on his Master's Degree in the same field. Scott brings a wealth of knowledge to the role and work to advocate for all those he supports in the field.