
Meet Our Team
CEO WELCOME

Welcome, and thank you for visiting Opportunity Enterprises’ website. Whether you are considering services for yourself or a loved one, are a current or future staff member, supporter, donor, or customer of one of our business services, thank you for taking time to learn about our amazing people.
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Opportunity Enterprises is a premier agency, providing educational, vocational, and residential services to more than 1,000 youth and adults with physical and developmental disabilities. We continue to provide services focused on goals and choices through a variety of day service programs, curricular activities, and enrichment programs like art and assistive technology.
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With the care of our dedicated employees, amazing people are making grand strides towards self-sufficiency and independence every day.
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Our services provide hope to not only a family, but a community. Our commitment is to uphold this hope daily because of the incredible support from community leaders, families, businesses, and sponsors who support our mission. We are an option for many families in our community, and we are honored to be promoting more purposeful and enriching lives for individuals with disabilities in Northwest Indiana.
​I invite you to continue your journey with Opportunity Enterprises. Follow us on social media and invite your friends to do the same. Volunteer at one of our events or for one of our programs; the experience will change your life. Donate to our mission; you will change the lives of children and adults with disabilities right here in your community. Find your own unique way to become a part of our mission. Thank you for taking the time to learn about the amazing people we serve.
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Thank you,
Neil Samahon
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Beth Casbon Chairperson Komyatte & Casbon, P.C.

Denise Conlon Vice Chairperson Community Member

Patrick Lyp Secretary City of Valparaiso

Shannon Lee Treasurer Shannon C. Lee And Associates, P.C.

Rick AmRhein Director Emeritus Community Member

Cathie Dull Tech Credit Union

John Freyek Horizon Bank

Erin Hawkins Valparaiso Community Schools

Brad Mistina Property Management, Inc

George Pati Valparaiso University

Dana Rifai Rifai Law Group, P.C.

Hon. Philip P. Simon United States District Court

Stephanie Swearington Porter Starke Services

Ann Marie Woolwine Krieg DeVault LLP

Isaac Zeckel HealthLinc
EXECUTIVE TEAM

Neil Samahon Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Stephanie Anderson Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)

Kacie Ensign Chief Strategy Officer

Mark Fisher Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Valerie Thill Chief Program Officer (CPO)

Julie McKean Chief Compliance Officer

Rich Bugajski Chief Business Operations Officer

Erin Robbins Senior Executive Assistant
LEADERSHIP TEAM

Sarah Britton Do Goodies Operations Director

Jodi Barnard Senior Director of Supported Living

Lisa Barrios Daily Living Skills Director

Karen Cantwell Enriching Possibilities Director

Lourdes Castellanos Marketing Director

Lisa Cole Senior Director of Day Programs

Cassandra Dunn Facilities Director

Rachel Engel Career Connections Director

Mike Gutchewsky Accounting Director

Tianna Hertl Transportation Director

Jen Hogan Human Resources Director

Joe Hogan SecureShred Operations Director

Bonnie Johnson Associate Chief of Programs

Carrie Johnson Community Employment Director

Brittney Kaboggoza Agency Training Director

Shannon Keaton Curriculum Director

Alison Martin Senior Director of Development and Marketing

Tiffany McCammon Senior Director of Social Services

Patrice Morris Clean Team Operations Director

Melinda Mote Quality Assurance Director

Suja Pati Respite Services Director

Kathleen Parks Senior Director of Employment Services and Transition

Nichole Schaefer-Murray Director of Adventure

Rebecca Scott Senior Director of Residential Services

Cassie Stanley Renewed Horizons Director

Angie Vas Director of Nursing

Luc Zromkoski Senior Director of Business Operations




Want to learn more about becoming one of our amazing team members? Check out our open positions here.