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Adrienne James

Adrienne James- Adrienne earned her M.A. degree from University of Cincinnati in Speech-Language Pathology. She works full time for Madison Champaign Educational Service Center, providing Early Intervention services in Madison County as well as speech-language services within various classroom settings. Adrienne lives with her husband and children and enjoys reading, gardening, cooking and spending time with family and friends

Annette Clevenger

Job Titles:
  • SSA Assistant

Bobbie Sollars

Job Titles:
  • Billing Coordinator

Brenda Fitch

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant

Caleb Clark

Job Titles:
  • Transportation Supervisor

Carol Ansel

Job Titles:
  • Support Services Director

Caterina Pierce

Job Titles:
  • Recreation Coordinator

Cindy Stout

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board
  • Member of Board Committees

Denise Zerkle

Job Titles:
  • Health Services Coordinator

Erin Lipinski

Erin Lipinski- Erin has an AA in Early childhood education and an AS in Human services. She has been working with children and their families since 2001 as a Head start teacher, Family advocate or parent educator before starting as a service coordinator in 2022. Erin and her husband recently moved to Columbus. They have two grown children and two wonderful grandsons.​

Grace Kaufman

Job Titles:
  • Support Services Administrator

Gretchen Peters

Job Titles:
  • Community Connections Manager

Hope Smith

Job Titles:
  • Support Services Administrator

Jamie Canney

Job Titles:
  • Support Services Administrator

Jeff Gates

Job Titles:
  • Support Services Administrator

Josh Bierbaugh

Job Titles:
  • Agent

Julie Anthony

Julie Anthony- Julie has been working in the field of Early Intervention since 1998. She works for the Madison County Board of Developmental Disabilities and her office is located at MCBDD Central Office, 500 Elm Street. Julie has knowledge in all areas of development including play skills, social emotional, communication, and motor. She is a graduate of Wittenberg University. Julie and her husband live in the country and are both Madison County residents. She enjoys camping, going to the beach, and spending time with friends and family.

Justin Hicks

Job Titles:
  • Intake and Eligibility Coordinator

Kathleen Hatem

Job Titles:
  • Support Services Administrator

Keith Hatem

Job Titles:
  • Provider Relations Administrator

Khrista Eades

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board
  • Member of Board Committees

Kristi Borger

Job Titles:
  • Occupational Therapist
Kristi Borger- Kristi has been an Occupational Therapist for over 30 years and received her MS from Mt Mary University in Milwaukee. She has two adult children and a dog, Carter. Kristi lives in Springfield and enjoys travel, dance, and movies.

Lauren Samuel

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board
  • Member of Board Committees

Leigh Spohler

Job Titles:
  • Waiver Services Manager

Lincoln Comer

Job Titles:
  • Director of Special Olympics and Community Recreation
  • Director of Special Olympics and Recreation

Melissa Ridenour

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board
  • Member of Board Committees

Melody Williams

Job Titles:
  • Services Manager

Mike Mast

Job Titles:
  • Social Media & Business Solutions

Missy Glover

Job Titles:
  • Support Services Administrator

Rebekah Petit

Rebekah Petit- Rebekah has worked in Early Intervention since 2006. She currently is the Early Intervention Program Manager and service coordinator. Rebekah graduated from The University of Akron with a BA in Child and Family Development. She has a strong understanding of child development and has much experience working with children who have various developmental delays and disabilities. Rebekah and her husband have two sons. She enjoys watching and attending sporting events.

Ron Mast

Job Titles:
  • Support Services Administrator

Shauna Good

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board
  • Member of Board Committees

Susan Thompson

Job Titles:
  • Superintendent

Susie Taylor

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board
  • Secretary of the Board
  • Member of Board Committees

Ted Slanker

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board
  • Member of Board Committees

Vicki Herr-Vicki

Job Titles:
  • Physical Therapist
Vicki Herr-Vicki has been a pediatric physical therapist for over 30 years, focusing on home based early intervention for the past 10. Co-founder of ABC Therapies, Inc. in 1991, she earned her clinical doctorate in 2012. Vicki has a special interest in working with medically complex babies. When not working she enjoys hiking, crafting and spending time with friends and family.