Chair
Russ Cobb, Evergy 

Immediate Past Chair
Traci Brown, TEB Consulting LLC

Vice-Chair
David Heit, CIVIUM Architecture & Planning

Treasurer
Phil Whalen, Capitol Federal Savings

Board Members
John Cassidy, Topeka Metro Transit Authority 
Jeanette Johnson, Berkshire Hathaway First, Realtors
Abby Lear, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of KS
Mike Lesser, Peoples Insurance Group
TJ Lorson, Heartland Title Company
Ron Shelton, Retired, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of KS
Beth Simpson, Heartland Homecare

President/CEO, SLI
Lisa Jackson

John Cassidy, Topeka Metro Transit Authority
Russ Cobb, Evergy
Harry Craig, Retired, Martin Tractor Company
James Garrison, Garrison Insurance & Financial Services
Betsy Rohleder, Retired, Wells Fargo Advisors
Bob Smith, Retired, Fleming Companies, Inc.

President/CEO, SLI
Lisa Jackson

Lisa Jackson
President/CEO
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Lisa Jackson earned her Master’s degree in Rehabilitation from Emporia State University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling and Education from Emporia State University. In 2001, she earned her Rehabilitation Administration Certification and in 2002 she received the Outstanding Graduate Award. Lisa has been in the field of Developmental Disabilities for over 29 years. She has been a CARF surveyor for over 19 years. She worked for SLI while completing her Master’s degree, she then accepted the position of Division Manager at Arrowhead West. Lisa returned to SLI in 2004 to serve as President/CEO.

Karen Streeter
Vice President of Development
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Karen Streeter graduated from John Brown University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology.  She brings 25 years of organizational leadership, fundraising, and marketing experience with social service organizations in Kansas City and Tulsa.  Under her leadership, Sheffield Place became the first homeless shelter in the nation to provide two of the three top therapeutic interventions for traumatized children. As a result, Sheffield Place was recognized as a best practice by the National Center for Family Homelessness and Karen was appointed to the Advisory Board of the Campaign to End Child Homelessness. 

Karen is thrilled to serve the clients and mission of SLI for several reasons.  First, Karen is passionate about storytelling and relationship building. She understands that success in anything is built upon relationships.  Second, SLI brings Karen back home to Topeka and her family.  Finally, Karen’s life has been touched by the presence of two people with diverse abilities.  Both experiences have taught Karen that everyone deserves to not only be seen but to be a part of our community. 

 

Doug Vincent, PHR
Vice-President of Employee Services and Facilities
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Doug received his Bachelors of Science degree in Organizational Management and Leadership and his Master’s degree in Business Administration at Friends University. Doug has been in the field of Developmental Disabilities for 26 years. He started as a direct care professional and later pursued other positions as a community living coordinator, director, trainer, human resources, quality assurance, finance, management and administration.

He was the Executive Director of Mosiac prior to SLI. Doug has dual certifications as a Certified Professional in Human Resources through the Society for Human Resource Management, and Professional in Human Resources through the Human Resource Certification Institute. He has received awards for safety, quality, political advocacy, community education of Alzheimer's, fiscal management and retention. He has been involved in the community as anUpward Bound Coach, AWANA Leader, Webelos and Cub Scout Leader, Chairman of ACC and Board Member of TBTWC. Doug most recently was presented the Sara’s Hope Award (2017) at SLI. Currently he is an advisor and coach to TBTWC, an A.L.I.C.E. certified instructor and a certified instructor of personal and family protection and safety with training in Kansas and the surrounding states. Doug’s previous experiences outside of the field entail sales, retail, agriculture, veterinary tech, entertainment and adult education.

Traci Vincent
Chief Operating Officer
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Traci Vincent earned her Master’s in Psychology with an emphasis in math and science from Pittsburg State University and also has Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Traci was awarded the President's Award in 2008. Traci has been in the field of Developmental Disabilities since 1993 and has worked in direct care, training, quality assurance, management and administration. She has been with SLI since 1996. Traci is active with ACC, PTO and is an AWANA leader.

Kathy Brayton
Chief Financial Officer
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Kathy Brayton earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree at Washburn University. Prior to coming to SLI in 1995, Kathy was employed by Mize Houser and Company. Kathy is a past president and board member of Junior Achievement and is presently active on several committees.  Kathy received the SLI President’s Award in 2012, VAL Award for volunteer service hours in 2006 and the President’s USA Freedom Corp Volunteer Service Award in 2005.