MEET OUR DIRECTORS
Tracy Wright, Chief Executive Officer
Years of Service: 31
Previous Work: Adult Services Secretary, Employment Specialist, Case Coordinator, Case Manager, Vice President of Community Services - all at Gateway Services; Medical Records Department Supervisor, Academic Affairs Secretary
Education: Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Eastern Illinois University in 2008
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Mandi Johnson, Chief Financial Officer
Years of Service: 27
Previous Work: Accounting Assistant - Gateway Services; Josten's and Eakas
Education: Bachelor of Arts Degree from Warren National University in 2008
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Amber Biddix, Director of Transportation
Years of Service: 13
Previous Work: Quality Assurance Coordinator, Developmental Training Team Supervisor, Director Support Professional - all at Gateway Services; management at Pizza Hut
Education: Attended Illinois Valley Community College
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Jene Kinsley, Director of Residential Services
Years of Service: 34
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: 15
Previous Work: QIDP/Case Manager and Developmental Training Supervisor - Gateway Services; Community Employment Services, QIDP/Case Manager, Assistant Developmental Training Director, and Home-Based Support Services Coordinator at Ottawa Friendship House
Education: Bachelor of Science Degree from Lincoln College and Illinois State University in 2003
Shannon Merkel, Director of Human Resources
Years of Service: 13
Previous Work: Job Developer - Gateway Services; 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
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