Peoria-Area Community Impact Guide 2023-2024

EP!C At EP!C we enrich the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

1913 W. Townline Road Peoria, IL 61615

Phone: (309) 691-3800 Website : wwwepicciorg Facebook : @epiccentralillinois Twitter : @EPICcentralIL Instagram : @epiccentralillinois YouTube : @EPICci

HOW TO HELP Hire someone with a disability. Sign up to volunteer with us through HOI United Way. Advocate for the people we support at the government level. Donate to help move our mission! Follow us on social media. https://epicci.org/get-involved VALUES Empowerment | Accountability | Innovation DID YOU KNOW? EP!C started the first early intervention program in the state of Illinois in 1971 It was one of 10 pilot projects across the United States at that time WHAT WE DO Since 1950 EP!C has continued to offer the highest standard of support and care We offer a range of programs and services to provide people with intellectual and developmental disabilities the educational, residential, employment, and clinical resources they need

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CEO - Kim Cornwell

BOARD MEMBERS OPERATING BOARD Chair, John Kaiser, RSM US LLP Vice-Chair, Lisa LaConte, State Farm Secretary, Dan LaTurno, Peoria Production Solutions Treasurer, Karen Whalen, Technicraft Immediate Past Chair, Pat Dean, Caterpillar Dr Andrew Kerr, Learning Currents, LLC Jim Jorgensen, RLI Kathy Dolan, Preckshot Pharmacy Dr Kiran Velpula, University of Illinois College of Medicine Ryan Rumler, Caterpillar Gena Killion, Simantel FOUNDATION BOARD Chair, Michael Joseph, UnityPoint Health Peoria Vice-Chair, Roberta Parks, Retired, UnityPoint Health Foundation Secretary, Chuck Dykhouse, Retired, Smith Barney Treasurer, Bryan Johnson, Allstate Financial Services Parliamentarian, Tom Feldman, Center for Health ASC Amanda Lowry, OSF HealthCare System Kevin Barbier, CEFCU Wealth Management/Members Trust Terry Waters, Retired, UnityPoint Health Peoria Genna Buhr, Fondulac District Library Dan Kouri, Lariat Steakhouse/Kouri’s Pub Tim Cassidy, Cassidy & Mueller, PC Emeritus Member, Judi Gentry, Retired Emeritus Member, Keith Boswell, Retired, Caterpillar, Inc

VISION EP!C envisions a world where people with developmental disabilities are inspired, respected, engaged in their community, and empowered to achieve their personal best and where families, guardians, and advocates receive the knowledge, resources, and support they need KEY STAFF Kim Cornwell, President and CEO Doris Hayes, Chief Operating Officer Steve Rollins, Chief Financial Officer Eric Sutter, Senior Vice President of Human Resources Ashley Schreck, Director of Marketing Colleen Halberg, Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving Stephany Buhs, Senior Director of Residential Services

Rachel Grys-Doan, Senior Director of Employment Services Taylor Edwards, Senior Director of Community Day Services David Tankersley, Senior Director of Clinical Services Carrie Thomas, Director of Quality Improvement and Corporate Compliance

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