Dedicated Advocates

About Us

Established in 1994

PKT Enterprises is committed to serving the needs of adults with developmental disabilities.  PKT Enterprises is actually the name we do business as, and comes from our corporate name, Paraklatos, Incorporated.  The word Paraklatos is Greek for “advocate” or “counselor,” implying a “coming alongside” role, a position with a responsibility that we believe to be very important.

In viewing ourselves as advocates, we strive to support the dreams, needs, and rights of the individuals we serve, and as counselors, to coach, instruct, and encourage each person to achieve their full potential.

We began with one home in St. Paul and have gradually grown to multiple residential group homes in the St. Paul and Minneapolis area.  The type of assistance we provide depends on the needs and desires of the individuals we serve.

We are committed to providing the highest quality of care to all those we serve. We believe that in providing an environment which is safe and fun, the people we serve have the ability to live, learn, and grow while achieving their goals. It is our desire to promote independence, provide opportunities to have meaningful relationships, and introduce new experiences. We believe that the best investment that one can make is in the lives of those around us.

Our priority is in our people, both individuals served and staff. Persons served are supported in their living environment, which allows them to be offered and make choices regarding the care and services they receive. Staff are trained and prepared through on-going education, tailored to each person’s individual needs, diagnosis, dreams, and desires. In addition to our company wide high quality staff, we have a select group of staff trained to specifically serve the deaf/hard of hearing population in all departments.

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Staff Bios

Steve Tschacher - President/CEO
steve

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  • How long at PKT – Since 1994
  • How long in this field – Since 1990
  • Education – Undergrad degrees in Psychology and Biblical Studies from University of Northwestern – Saint Paul.
  • Why this field of work – I truly see it as a privilege to work alongside people who have special needs in different areas. The best part of my day is when I can be with the people we serve! I am greatly blessed by each one of our clients and having the opportunity to provide them a home, good staff, access to activities, and be a part of helping them achieve their dreams and desires is the best “job” someone could ever possibly hope for!
  • Interests – Coach baseball, work-out, dinner dates with Kathleen, going to cabin to cut down trees and hand split the wood.
  • Favorite food – Pizza at Psycho Suzi’s.
Sharilyn

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  • How long at PKT – Since 2006
  • How long in this field – Since 2006
  • Education – BS Degree in Psychology from North Central University.
  • Why this field of work – I enjoy being able to use my talents and knowledge to benefit other people.
  • Interests – Crossword puzzles, walks, going to MN Twins games.
  • Favorite food – Thai or popcorn
  • One thing that nobody knows – I can say the alphabet backwards.
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  • How long at PKT – I have been with PKT since December 2024.
  • How long in this field – I have been working in human services since October 2013.
  • Education – I have a high school diploma, along with over a decade of hands-on experience in the field.
  • Why this field of work – I chose this field because I genuinely want to make a difference. I started working in a foundry, putting in seven days a week and making good money, but I felt something was missing. I took a part-time position in this field for $10 an hour, just two days a week, and immediately realized this was what I was meant to do.

    By my third day, I applied to be a manager, even though I wasn’t qualified yet. I submitted that as a sign of where I wanted to go, learned what it takes, and worked my way up.

    What drives me is the impact we can have. If we change one person’s life, we also impact their family, their support team, and everyone connected to them. That ripple effect spreads further than we realize. I believe the work itself is the reward. It doesn’t feel like a job when you know you’re doing something meaningful.

  • Interests – I enjoy biking, especially using my rowing bicycle, which is a bit of a niche hobby. I’m also into hiking and camping, and I like getting outdoors whenever I can. On the more nerdy side, I enjoy real-time strategy games and reading.
  • Favorite food – Macaroni and cheese, no question. Bonus points if it has toasted breadcrumbs on top.
  • Who would win in a battle, Batman or Spider-Man, and why – Spider-Man takes this one.

    Batman is all about preparation, but Spider-Man brings speed, strength, reflexes, and that spider-sense which basically acts like a built-in “nope button” to danger. Unless Batman has time to plan specifically for him, Spider-Man overwhelms him in a straight fight. It would be close, but Spider-Man wins more often than not.

  • Favorite shape – Parallelogram. It’s structured, a little unconventional, and doesn’t follow the crowd of basic shapes.
  • One thing nobody knows – I originally jumped into this field with almost no plan, just a gut feeling after trying it for a few days. That instinct ended up shaping my entire career, and I have no regrets. Live life with faith, believe in your dreams.
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  • When did you start with PKT? – I started working as a seasonal maintenance worker in the summer of 2015 while I was still in school.
  • How long in this field? – I have been working with individuals with disabilities since 2015.
  • Education? – I graduated from Bethel University in St. Paul with a double major in both Philosophy and Biblical Theological Studies
  • Why this field of work? – I have always enjoyed helping people and being able to assist others in living their best possible lives. This line of work is/has been very fulfilling, and at the end of the day it does not even feel like “work.”
  • Interests? – Video games (specifically 2d platformers), Reading, Breweries, My family
  • Favorite food?- I will eat anything, but if we are talking over all favorite it would probably have to be pizza. Now, that may seem like a lame answer but allow me to explain. Everyone can agree that there is good and bad pizza; however, there is no kind of pizza that is disgusting. Think about it. Good pizza is amazing, and even “bad” pizza is still pretty alright. Plus, you could literally put anything on a circle of bread/crust and call it a pizza. It is a very versatile delicacy.
  • Who would win in a battle, Batman or Spiderman? Why? –  While Spider-Man is my all-time favorite superhero I gotta give this one to Batman. Spider-Man is great and does have some amazing powers, but Batman is a genius/detective/martial arts master with the resources of a billionaire to back him up. Sorry Spidey, it breaks my heart, but you would lose.
  • Favorite Shape? -Dodecahedron
  • One thing that nobody knows about yourself? – I intentionally try to look as dumb/ugly as possible for my diver’s license pictures.

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gabe

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  • How long at PKT – Since April 2021.
  • How long in this field – Since April 2015.
  • Education – Bachelors in Accounting.
  • Why this field of work – It started as a job, but it turned into something else.
  • InterestsCard games, video games, traveling, sewing, theater, and movies.
  • Favorite food – Calories.
  • Who would win in a battle, Batman or Spiderman, and why? – I’m sure both of them would put up a good fight, but in the end, winning and losing are arbitrary labels we project onto meaningless conflicts, and in the end, death comes for us all.
  • Favorite shape Dihectapentacontahexagon.
  • One thing nobody knows – I was paid $100 to answer these questions, and everyone else who answered these questions did them for free because they don’t know how to negotiate.
KaHe Photo x

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  • When did you start with PKT?  April 1, 2019
  • Education?  I earned my degree in Education and minors in Psychology, Biblical Studies and Athletic Coaching from Bethel College.
  • Why this field of work?  I love being a part of the people side of business. Being able to be on a team that has such a beautiful purpose and mission is very fulfilling.
  • Interests?  My husband and our 3 kids and whatever they are doing. Photography (I have my own small business shooting events, weddings, portraits) Singing (Choirs and worship teams) any kind of competition that I can jump into. (volleyball, golf, yard games, card games, spontaneous challenges and shenanigans…) any chance to hang with friends.
  • Favorite food?  Favorite is such a limiting word. Que Viet eggrolls, Benihana fried rice with shrimp sauce, Ginza’s Snow Mountain sushi roll, Maverick’s jalapeño wontons, Borough’s cheeseburger, Punch Pizza, FRESH McDonalds French Fries, Serum’s wings, My Brother’s cheesy potatoes, My dad’s pickles, My mom’s tuna salad, Tracy’s Swedish butter cookies – to name a few. DM me for a complete list!
  • Who would win in a battle, Batman or Spiderman? Why  Bats eat Spiders. So…  However, SpongeBob would defeat them both simply with his kindness and pure good.
  • Favorite Shape?  Princess Cut Diamond
  • One thing that nobody knows:  How does anyone know that Humpty Dumpty was an egg? Nobody knows that! But I think you meant something people don’t know about me. I’ve always wanted to be an auto mechanic.