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.
Nicole Alcorn Everwise Credit Union
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
Brittney Kaboggoza Agency Training Director
Shannon Keaton Curriculum Director
Mike Gutchewsky Accounting Director
Joe Hogan SecureShred Operations Director
Bonnie Johnson Associate Chief of Programs
Carrie Johnson Community Employment Director
Walter Lenckos Senior Director of Respite Operations
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.