Our Executive Team

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    Rick Thompson

    Chief Executive Officer

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    Erin Reason

    Chief Financial Officer

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    Jane Pollitt

    VP of Children’s Services

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    Carrie Schadek

    VP of Residential Services

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    Pam Landesman

    VP of Adult Services

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    Jessye Gilley

    VP of Mission Advancement

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    Brock Anderson

    VP of Information Technology

Marshall-Starke Development Center employs staff that care about our participants.

Our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are working at the heart of MSDC. DSPs provide daily guidance, encouragement, and support to individuals, helping them build skills, pursue personal goals, and engage meaningfully in their communities. Through consistency, professionalism, and compassion, DSPs play a critical role in promoting independence, choice, and quality of life for the people we serve.

If you’re interested in working with people of all abilities and have a strong enjoyment in caring for others, reach out and see if DSP work is for you.

Join The Team

Board Members

John Oliver

Board Chairman

Geoffrey Williams

Board Vice Chairman

Rachel Kinney

Board Secretary

Anna Jimenez

Board Treasurer

Laura Bailey

Board Member

Tori Chessor

Board Member

Danny Haenes

Board Member

Sara Lukenbill

Board Member

Alice Paulsen

Board Member

Sofia Sanchez

Board Member

Todd Zeltwanger

Board Member

Adam Lukenbill

Board Legal Consultant

Jennifer Shank

Board Consultant