Meet the North Star Team
WENDY WESTPHALL
Managing Director
(Any inquiries) - (541) 226-5183
wendy@northstaroregon.com
Wendy has been working in the IDD industry for 7 years and has found it to be an incredibly rewarding journey. Supporting individuals and making a positive impact in their lives brings her deep fulfillment, and she looks forward to many more years of meaningful work in this field.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her beloved fur babies. She is a big football fan and loves planning gatherings that bring her loved ones together. While she cherishes quiet moments to relax, She also has an outgoing side that thrives on connection and shared experiences.
CHARI BOWLBY
Admin Support Coordinator
(Hiring, Client onboarding Support and General inquires) - (541) 244-8235
chari@northstaroregon.com
Chari moved to Oregon from Florida 26 years ago and has spent her career serving people in need—whether in mental health, special needs, addiction recovery, or nursing and medical care. She's worked both face-to-face with individuals and behind the scenes in administrative roles, gaining a deep understanding of the challenges and rewards in this field.
Family and friends are the heart of her life, and she is deeply grateful to be part of North Star Oregon, where she can continue supporting and uplifting our community.
Kim patterson
Day Support Activities Supervisor
(Day Support Activities inquires) - (503) 409-5332
kim@northstaroregon.com
Kim has been a dedicated member of North Star Oregon for three years and finds her work deeply rewarding. She takes great pride in supporting clients and witnessing their growth and success within the program.
Outside of work, Kim enjoys spending quality time with her family, friends, and three children. She also has a passion for hiking, gardening, and nurturing her collection of indoor plants.
KARIANN TAYLOR
Admin Support Coordinator
(Hiring, Client onboarding Support and General inquires) - (541) 237-0855
kariann@northstaroregon.com
With nearly six years of experience in the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) field, she brings a deep passion for people and a strong background in training compliance. Her journey began hands-on as a Direct Support Professional (DSP), where she spent a year building meaningful connections and gaining firsthand insight into daily support needs. Prior to that, she worked with IDD students in a high school setting for three years and also has five years of experience supporting elderly individuals, including those living with dementia and Alzheimer’s.
Helping others live enriched, fulfilled lives has always been at the heart of what she does. Whether through ensuring training compliance, providing direct care, or simply offering kindness and presence, she finds purpose in making a positive impact on those around her.
Outside of work, she is a proud mother of four beautiful children and an avid animal lover with a Snow White-like affection for all creatures. She cherishes time spent with family and feels most at peace barefoot in nature, surrounded by the simple joys of the outdoors.
TIM TURNER
Billing & Payroll Coordinator
(Billing, Timecard, and Payroll inquiries) - (541) 237-0741
tim@northstaroregon.com
Tim began his journey in the IDD community in 2022 as a caregiver, where he quickly discovered how meaningful this work truly is. Over time, he transitioned into administrative roles within the same field, allowing him to support both the people they serve and the incredible teams who care for them.
He has a passion for compassion and genuinely loves seeing the joy and smiles that come from making a difference each day. His heart is in helping others live fuller, happier lives, and he is grateful to be part of a community that shares that same purpose.
