About Us

How We Got Started
In 1965, a group of concerned and dedicated community members joined forces to provide services for individuals with disabilities. Most of those gathered had children living with disabilities. Together they raised resources and officially launched MSDC in October 1976.
Meet Our
Management Team

Rick Thompson
President/CEO

Johanna Bauer
Chief Financial Officer

Jane Pollitt
Vice President
Children’s Services

Pam Landesman
Vice President
Adult Services

Carrie Schadek
Vice President
Residential Services
Meet Our Board of Directors
Adam Lukenbill
Chairman
Lukenbill & Lukenbill, LLP
Nelson Chipman
Vice-Chairman
Joe Hunting
Treasurer
1st Source Bank
Joan Haugh Beaty
Secretary
Community Member
James Clevenger
David Pearman
Starke County Council
Alison Murphy
Emily King
Linda Kelly
Melinda Straeter