MEET OUR DIRECTORS
Tracy Wright
CEO
Years of Service: 28
Previous Work: Adult Services Secretary, Employment Specialist, Case Coordinator, Case Manager, Vice President of Community Services - all at Gateway Services, Medical Records Supervisor, Secretary
Education: Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Eastern Illinois University in 2008
Mandi Johnson
CFO
Years of Service: 24
Previous Work: Accounting Assistant - Gateway Services, Josten's, and Eakas
Education: Bachelor of Arts Degree from Warren National University in 2008
Amber Biddix
Director of Transportation
Years of Service: 10
Previous Work: Quality Assurance Coordinator, Developmental Training Team Supervisor, Direct Support Professional - all at Gateway Services; management at Pizza Hut, 2003 - 2009.
Education: Attended Illinois Valley Community College
Jene Kinsley
Director of Residential Services
Years of Service: 31
Previous Work: Lead Trainer, Team Coordinator, Case Manager, Special Projects Coordinator - all at Gateway Services
Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Services Management from University of Phoenix in 2013
Tawnya Marciniak
Director of Community Services
Years of Service: 12
Previous Work: Community Employment Services, Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP), Assistant Developmental Training (DT) Director, and Home-Based Support Services Coordinator at Ottawa Friendship House; QIDP and DT Supervisor at Gateway Services
Education: Bachelor of Science Degree from Lincoln College and Illinois State University in 2003
Shannon Merkel
Director of Human Resources
Years of Service: 10
Previous Work: Marketing Specialist, Social Services/Admission Director, and Parent/Student Interventionist
Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Development and Family Relationships from Illinois State University in 2003