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Board of
Directors

Dedicated professionals leading the way to community inclusion for all.

Officers

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Lori Kress
President
Dungarvin
Chad VonAhnen
Vice President
Johnson County Developmental Supports
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Zach Wray
Secretary / Treasurer
Sunrise Community
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Heidi Mansir
Past President
3Rivers

Directors

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Maghan Bowman
Director
Exceptional Persons, Inc.
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Robert Budd
Director
Family Residences and Essential Enterprises
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Kathy Carmody
Director
Institute on Public Policy for People with Disabilities
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Yadira Holmes
Director
Sevita
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G. N. Janes
Director
Valley Community Services
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Josh Rael
Director
Alliance
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Darlene Scott
Director
The Phoenix Residence
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Barry Simon
Director
Oak Hill
Erica Smith Buchanan
Director
CADENCE of Acadiana
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Allison Stark
Director
Albertina Kerr
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Chuck Sweeder
Director
Keystone Human Services
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Linda Timmons
Director
Mosaic
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Rita Wiersma
Director
Accord