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Pamela Beal - Senior Project Manager |
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 Pamela Beal started working in the field in the early 1970s through a practicum experience associated with Purdue University’s innovative Mental Health Technology program. She continued working at the Fort Wayne State Developmental Center, initially as a ward attendant, later in various programs roles, and finally ended up a social worker in the institution’s social service department. In 1982, Pamela went to work for ARC of Adams and Wells Counties in a social work role wherein she was chiefly responsible for developing programs for adults with developmental disabilities. Pamela helped Ethel Beal, the company’s co-founder, establish Your Friends & Neighbors in 1985. While serving as the initial program manager, she completed work on a managerial degree. After completion, she turned her attention to the development of Your Friends & Neighbors’ Florida program (1989-2003) wherein the company provided extensive residential and day supports to children and adults with significant behavioral challenges, often as a result of some combination of mental retardation and mental illness. The Florida operation achieved regional recognition for both creativity and programmatic expertise displayed therein. From 1997 through 2005, Pamela served on Indiana’s Community Residential Facilities Council, helping develop regulations for Indiana’s Medicaid “waiver” services. |
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Justin Beal, CEO, has grown up with this company. Several of his formative years were spent working directly with people and their families, learning the importance of providing quality services. In 2006, Justin took charge of the Quality Improvement efforts of Your Friends & Neighbors. During this period, Justin worked to design and implement systems to improve the operations of the company. After facilitating the successful accreditation of the organization, Justin turned his attention to the company’s communications and media efforts. In 2009, Justin became the Regional Manager overseeing the services and supports in North-Central Indiana. Justin served in this position until recently stepping up to become the company's Chief Executive Officer. Justin holds a B.A. from Elmhurst College and a graduate degree in management from Columbia College. |
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Mary Hunnicutt - Director of Admissions |
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Mary Hunnicutt, Director of Admissions, has been working with people with disabilities for over 30 years. After starting her career with Your Friends & Neighbors in 1989, Mary has fulfilled several roles and responsibilities within the organization including recruitment, program coordination, social work, directing social services and more. Mary currently manages the admission process for our companies. During her career as Director of Admissions, Mary has worked to transition many people with disabilities out of large, state-run facilities into the community. Mary holds a B.A. in Sociology from Indiana University. |
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Lydia Vetter - Manager of Residential Services |
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Lydia Vetter, Manager of Residential Services, has worked in the Human Services field since 1990 when she started her career at Your Friends & Neighbors. Since then, Lydia has worked in several positions around the organization including residential supervisor and program coordinator. Currently, Lydia manages the residential operations throughout Indiana. Though it is a tough position, Lydia is ever vigilant to ensure quality of service for each person our services touch. Lydia is pursuing a degree from Indiana University/Purdue University Fort Wayne. |
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