Leadership Staff
Serving children and families requires the commitment and
dedication of people who passionately believe in the strength of
family.
Gillis Leadership Staff
Mary Ellen Schaid, President and CEO
David Janssens, Vide President of Campus Based Services
Kim Champlain, Vice President Administration
John Biggs, Director of Development
JT Hartley, Principal
Connie Jones, Director of Community Based Services
Michelle Graff, Director of Training and Program Development
Grey Endres, Director of Clinical Services
Pam Sanders, Director of Recreation
David Horne, Director of Campus Life
Gillis staff is comprised of professionals and support staff who provide a quality system of care:
Psychiatrists
Master’s Degree Therapists
Health Care Professionals
Youth Care Specialists
Special Education Teachers
Classroom Teachers
Teaching Aides
In-Home Specialists
Administrative Staff
The Gillis staff works as a team to ensure that our
children and families have the tools necessary to become healthy and
self-sufficient.
The most value assets Gillis has are the numerous community
supporters and volunteers, including:
Board of Directors
Volunteers
Special Event Committees
Tutors
Mentors
Stories
Jack came to Gillis when the Children’s Division was unable to find a 4th foster home willing to take him. His mother was clean and working towards getting him back, but relapsed and has only seen him once since then. Jack has siblings but doesn’t see them much because their foster parent thinks Jack upsets them. Jack was a very hurt, lonely, frightened and angry boy with a history of family violence, substance abuse, loss, abandonment and constant rejection and disappointment.
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Gillis is part of Cornerstones of Care, a partnership of agencies providing therapeutic treatment services for children and families.
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