Tennessee Regional Offices

Kelli McLees
Executive Director of MaryvilleKelli McLees came to the D&S Maryville program as the Residential Services Director in 2006. She worked as the Program Director as the…
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Lorie Copas
Executive Director of GreenevilleLorie has extensive professional and personal experience in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities. She began her career in 1994 …
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Tony Peckhem
Executive Director of CookevilleTony is a native of Cincinnati Ohio where he and his family cared for his Aunt Patty who was diagnosed at an early age with Autism. His close relationship with his Aunt sparked an interest…
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Deborah Mendez
Program Director of CookevilleDeborah Mendez is originally from Michigan, where she first began enjoying her employment of working with individuals with intellectual disabilities. She started …
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Mary Stephens
Executive Director of JacksonMary Stephens maintained a dual focus on her path to D&S; her experience in Managed Care and family-centered support followed extensive…
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Eric Burress
Executive Director of MemphisEric began working for CareFocus after graduating in 2007 from the University of Memphis with a B.P.S in Organizational Leadership. He spent four years …
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Regina Porterfield
Executive Director of ChattanoogaRegina Porterfield is a native of Memphis TN; she has dedicated the last 20 years of her life in the Health Care industry. In 1986 Regina’s first job was as a Nurse…
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Lori Dunkin
Executive Director of NashvilleWhile attending the University of Mississippi, Lori worked for a Memphis based company where she acted as Finance Director. After learning of the DIDD program through friends working in…
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