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Meet Our Team
CEO WELCOME
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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
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Beth Casbon Chairperson Komyatte & Casbon, P.C.
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Denise Conlon Vice Chairperson Community Member
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Patrick Lyp Secretary City of Valparaiso
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Shannon Lee Treasurer Shannon C. Lee And Associates, P.C.
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Nicole Alcorn Everwise Credit Union
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Rick AmRhein Director Emeritus Community Member
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Cathie Dull Tech Credit Union
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John Freyek Horizon Bank
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Erin Hawkins Valparaiso Community Schools
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Brad Mistina Property Management, Inc
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George Pati Valparaiso University
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Dana Rifai Rifai Law Group, P.C.
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Hon. Philip P. Simon United States District Court
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Stephanie Swearington Porter Starke Services
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Ann Marie Woolwine Krieg DeVault LLP
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Isaac Zeckel HealthLinc
EXECUTIVE TEAM
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Neil Samahon Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
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Stephanie Anderson Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
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Kacie Ensign Chief Strategy Officer
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Mark Fisher Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
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Valerie Thill Chief Program Officer (CPO)
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Julie McKean Chief Compliance Officer
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Rich Bugajski Chief Business Operations Officer
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Erin Robbins Senior Executive Assistant
LEADERSHIP TEAM
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Sarah Britton Do Goodies Operations Director
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Jodi Barnard Senior Director of Supported Living
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Lisa Barrios Daily Living Skills Director
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Karen Cantwell Enriching Possibilities Director
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Lourdes Castellanos Marketing Director
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Lisa Cole Senior Director of Day Programs
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Cassandra Dunn Facilities Director
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Brittney Kaboggoza Agency Training Director
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Shannon Keaton Curriculum Director
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Mike Gutchewsky Accounting Director
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Joe Hogan SecureShred Operations Director
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Bonnie Johnson Associate Chief of Programs
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Carrie Johnson Community Employment Director
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Walter Lenckos Senior Director of Respite Operations
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Alison Martin Senior Director of Development and Marketing
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Tiffany McCammon Senior Director of Social Services
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Patrice Morris Clean Team Operations Director
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Melinda Mote Quality Assurance Director
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Suja Pati Respite Services Director
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Kathleen Parks Senior Director of Employment Services and Transition
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Nichole Schaefer-Murray Director of Adventure
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Rebecca Scott Senior Director of Residential Services
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Cassie Stanley Renewed Horizons Director
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Angie Vas Director of Nursing
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Luc Zromkoski Senior Director of Business Operations
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