Our Team
Get to know Opportunity Enterprises.
From the CEO:
Welcome, and thank you for your interest in Opportunity Enterprises. Whether you are wanting to learn more about receiving our services, considering working with us, or looking to support OE, we’re grateful you’ve taken the important step to learn more about our amazing organization.
Opportunity Enterprises has been providing disability support services since 1967. We serve more than 1,000 people each year through our suite of programs and services like educational day programs, residential support, career and employment readiness services, post-high school transition services, a fully inclusive summer day camp and respite.
Every day, our staff of more than 400 commit to fulfilling our mission of creating inclusive and equitable opportunities for people of all abilities. I encourage you to continue your journey with OE by following us on social media and signing up for our monthly newsletter, and I invite you to engage directly in our mission in any way you are able.
Thank you again for taking the time to learn more about OE.
Sincerely,
Neil Samahon
President & CEO
Board of Directors

Beth Casbon
Chairperson
Komyatte & Casbon, P.C.

Denise Conlon
Vice Chairperson
Community Member

Erin Hawkins
Secretary
Valparaiso Community Schools

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

Rick AmRhein
Director Emeritus
Community Member

Edie Fienemann
McColly

Jonathan Hildebrand
Horizon Bank

Brad Mistina
Property Management, Inc

Dana Rifai
Rifai Law Group, P.C.

Hon. Philip P. Simon
United States District Court

Tonya Stanley
NiSource

Stephanie Swearington
Swearington Empowered Leadership

Raeann Trakas
Cleveland-Cliffs

Matthew Wells
One Region and Purdue University Northwest

Ann Marie Woolwine
Krieg DeVault LLP

Isaac Zeckel
HealthLinc
Executive Team

Neil Samahon
President & CEO

Stephanie Anderson
Chief Human Resources Officer

Rich Bugajski
Chief Business Operations Officer

Kacie Ensign
Chief Strategy Officer

Mark Fisher
Chief Financial Officer

Julie McKean
Chief Compliance Officer

Erin Robbins
Senior Executive Assistant

Valerie Thill
Chief Program Officer
Leadership Team

Jodi Barnard
Senior Director of Supported Living

Lisa Barrios
Daily Living Skills Director

Sarah Britton
Front Row Popcorn Operations Director

Karen Cantwell
Enriching Possibilities Director

Lourdes Castellanos
Marketing Director

Lisa Cole
Senior Director of Day Programs

Cassandra Dunn
Safety and 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
Client Services Director/QIDP

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

Kathleen Parks
Senior Director of Employment and Educational Services

Suja Pati
Director of Respite Services

Nichole Schaefer-Murray
Director of Adventure

Rebecca Scott
Senior Director of Group Homes

Cassie Stanley
Renewed Horizons Director

Angie Vas
Director of Nursing
Think you might be the right fit to join the OE team? Explore our open positions here.

