For over seventy years, Racker has been many things to many different people.

We are a community, a friend, a family, and a provider of services, supports and opportunities that help people live happy and fulfilling lives. Knowing that we work within a system that is limited to helping people only once they’ve received a “label” of a disability, Racker chooses instead to focus on what it is that truly makes people, all people, happy- having friends, learning new things, and being independent.

We don’t focus on labels. We focus on people. We continue the vision of our founding families, that all people will be valued members of a welcoming community. That vision is the foundation for everything we do, and we work to share it throughout our community.

Cris Donovan

Cris Donovan, Executive Director

Email: cris@racker.org


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Bethany Brown, Director of Human Resources

Email: bethanyb@racker.org

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Bob Brazill, Director of Community Relations and Development

Email: bobb@racker.org

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Katie Boardman, Director of I/DD Services

Email: katiebres@racker.org

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Sue Budney, Director of Quality Standards

Email: SueB@racker.org

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Marianne Odell, Director of Residential Services

Email: MarianneO@racker.org

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Sarah Tarrow, Director of Counseling for School Success

Email: SarahTCSS@racker.org

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Cecilia Campbell, Director of Finance

Email: CeciliaC@racker.org

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Gayle Pado, Director of Family Resource Program

Email: gaylep@racker.org

Mike Leiter

Mike Leiter, Director of Information Technology

Email: mikel@racker.org

Dr. Jeffrey Lewis

Dr. Jeffrey Lewis, M.D., D.M.D. Medical Director

Email: jeffl@racker.org

Dr. Jeffrey Lewis

Brian Rozewski, Director of Preschool Programs

Email: brianr1@racker.org

Staff Award Recipients

Franziska Racker Award

The Franziska Racker Award is given to a staff member who in word and deed exemplifies the high standard of caring and dedication to the agency’s mission that is our legacy from Dr. Racker.

2023
Kellie Hummel, Physical Therapist/EI and Evaluation Team Leader

2022
Robin Stone, RN

2021
Monica Van Houten, Au.D.

2020
Marianne Odell

2019
Sandra Ehrlich

2018
Cecilia Campbell

Mary Hutchens Award

The Mary Hutchens Award is given to a staff member who embodies employee engagement by helping team members be fulfilled in their work. This award was created in honor of Mary Hutchens, whose approachability, integrity, empathy, and optimism brought out the best in her team during her years at Racker.

2023
Kim Belden
2022
Jillian Perkins
2021
Christopher Kiser
2020
Elsie Geno
2019
Bev Hartz
2018
Mary Hutchens

Inspiration Award

The Inspiration Award is given to a staff member whose approach to work encourages and inspires enthusiasm in others to support the mission and vision of Racker.

2023
Tawana Smith, Devin Martinez-Hernandez, Dr. Judy Isaac
2022
Teri Thorington, Alison Bryan, Soledad Exantus, Rebecca Mosher, Carol Travis, Chelsea Visconti, Melinda Raymond, Kara Vizina, & Cheyenne Woodruff
2021
Nicole Coleman, Brigette Eckert, Wendy Gutman, Rebecca Loiacono, Lyndsey Paulin, Courtney Rupert, Rebecca Smith
2020
Dawn Crull, Joe Homza, Austin MacRae, Angela Marsh, Kat Murray, Sam Parker, Ashley Siegard, Nicole Whitmarsh, Dustin Zimmer
2019
Kelly Buck, Sonia Ferro, Megan Kaminsky, Charity Miller, Stephanie Wasley, Reggye Wiggins
2018
Mary Barhite, Ronna Barnhart, Angila Ferguson, Rose Fox, Gayle Pado, Amy Rassmusen, Debra Rogers

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