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

 

Our Annual Reports