Each year at ADEC, we take a step back and recognize ADEC employees who have reached milestone anniversaries. On Tuesday, Jan. 17, ADEC hosted a dinner at Antonio’s in Elkhart to recognize the employees who celebrated in 2016. All total, there were 245 years of service represented at that dinner. What an incredible gift for the people ADEC serves – 245 years of reliable care and experience.

Here at ADEC, we know our employees make the difference every day for our clients as they enjoy full, meaningful lives. This week, as we honor people who have spent several years, even decades, investing in the people we serve, we celebrate ADEC’s continuing legacy of 65 years of choice and possibility and the people who make that possible.

“I’m grateful to lead an organization that inspires such dedication,” said Donna Belusar, ADEC’s President and CEO. “I’d like to thank each person for their years of service and passion for our mission.”

5 Years
Brianne Austin – Supported Living DSP
Ashley Frayre (pictured) – Team Manager for ADEC Day Services at Bristol
Christy Irwin – Music Therapy Program Manager
Armetha Maddox – DSP at Lutz Group Home
Pamela Mefford – Med Flex at Foster Avenue Group Home
Tim Nissley – Janitorial Crew
Bill Onderdonk – Group Leader at ADEC Industries
Marilyn Taylor – Relief staff for St. Joseph County
Tom Was – Relief staff for St. Joseph County

10 Years
Cindy Morris – Supported Living Scheduler
Helen Parrish – Community Habilitation DSP for ADEC Day Services at Elkhart
Toni Richards – Program Manager for ADEC Day Services at Goshen and Middlebury
Kim Warman – DSP at Ashley Court Group Home

15 Years
Sally Russell – Vice President of Operations
Tracey Stewart – Residential Manager, Hawthorne Group Home
Nancy Woods – Group Leader at ADEC Industries
Michelle Vaughn – DSP at Park Side Group Home

20 Years
Gale LeCount – Program Manager, Foster, Middlebury Men’s and Goshen Men’s Group Home
Shanon Schrock – DSP, ADEC Day Services at Bristol

25 Years
Beth Price – Accounts Payable Supervisor

35 Years
Anne Cripe – DSP, ADEC Day Services at Goshen