Our StaffThe most powerful assets to our organization are our dedicated, intelligent and inspiring professionals who show up every day and give it their best. We are proud of all the staff that contribute to the success of Manahan.
Our group of veteran directors serve as a guiding light to the individuals, other staff and volunteers. In each of the director’s offices there is a portrait of a lighthouse reminding them that their steadfastness serves as navigation for everyone who walks on the property at 120 S. Holland-Sylvania. |
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Steven Maenle
Executive Director
Steve joined Manahan in May 2021. He has served individuals with disabilities for more than 30 years in various roles; most recently at Champaign Residential Services, Inc. (CRSI), Ohio’s largest nonprofit organization providing services for people with disabilities. Prior to his nine years at CRSI, Steve served in similar leadership roles with Sunshine, Inc. and The Epilepsy Center of NW Ohio.
A University of Toledo alumnus, Steve is a long-time advocate and frequent presenter at regional conferences and seminars on issues related to the health and well-being of those with developmental disabilities. Locally, he has been involved for the last eight years serving on the Board of the Holiday with Heart charity.
A University of Toledo alumnus, Steve is a long-time advocate and frequent presenter at regional conferences and seminars on issues related to the health and well-being of those with developmental disabilities. Locally, he has been involved for the last eight years serving on the Board of the Holiday with Heart charity.
Beth Baumert
Community Services Director
Beth oversees the River Crossings Adult Day Services Program; a program designed to provide habilitation and vocational opportunities for adults living with disabilities. Through a structured, cooperative learning environment, Beth creates adult programming that fosters independence and community integration.
Beth also oversees our Community Services Program; a program providing essential resources necessary for individuals to live independently in the community. Participants in the Community Service Program receive a degree of personal attention fostering growth and proficiency in important day-to-day life skills such as balancing a checkbook, making a pot of coffee or arranging social activities with friends.
Beth has a bachelors in recreation and a masters in healthcare administration. She is a volunteer at Assistance Dogs for Achieving Independence.
Beth also oversees our Community Services Program; a program providing essential resources necessary for individuals to live independently in the community. Participants in the Community Service Program receive a degree of personal attention fostering growth and proficiency in important day-to-day life skills such as balancing a checkbook, making a pot of coffee or arranging social activities with friends.
Beth has a bachelors in recreation and a masters in healthcare administration. She is a volunteer at Assistance Dogs for Achieving Independence.
Pat Baker
Operations Director
Joining our team as a part-time groundskeeper, Pat quickly embraced the Manahan culture of caring and enrichment for the developmentally disabled and created a career for himself on our campus. Pat has been a devoted member of the Manahan team for 34 years; many of those years working directly with our residents and supervising the Direct Care Staff. Currently, he has the awesome responsibility for managing the physical assets and grounds of our 10-acre campus.
Pat oversees the team responsible for maintaining the residences, office buildings, properties and vehicles that serve our residents, ensuring that each of these essential resources are life-safety and standard code compliant.
Pat oversees the team responsible for maintaining the residences, office buildings, properties and vehicles that serve our residents, ensuring that each of these essential resources are life-safety and standard code compliant.
Melissa Gregg
Director of Communications & Development
Melissa started at Manahan in June 2017. She manages all of the marketing, communications, fundraising and volunteer program. She is passionate about introducing the community to individuals with disabilities.
Melissa has a Bachelors Degree in Journalism and a Minor in Marketing. She serves on The Miracle League of Northwest Ohio's board.
Melissa has a Bachelors Degree in Journalism and a Minor in Marketing. She serves on The Miracle League of Northwest Ohio's board.
Carol Parcell
Director of Information Technology
Carol is responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining the computer systems at JLC&RS. Serving as both the network and electronic mail administrator she is also responsible for training employees and maintaining the integrity and security of the network.
Carol serves as Vice President of the Senior Center Inc. board of directors where she has served as a member for many years. In addition, she serves as Chair of the IT Committee of our state-wide trade association, OPRA (Ohio Provider Resource Association).
Carol serves as Vice President of the Senior Center Inc. board of directors where she has served as a member for many years. In addition, she serves as Chair of the IT Committee of our state-wide trade association, OPRA (Ohio Provider Resource Association).
Brittany Rysz
Director of Nursing
Brittany originally began her career at Josina Lott in 2013 as an LPN. In December 2015, she earned an Associate of Applied Science and her RN license. In October 2017 Brittany left to gain experience at a local hospital. She came back as a contingent RN in March 2019. Brittany received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Ohio University in August 2019. She came back full-time, as the Director of Nursing in December 2019.
Rachel Newton
Program Director
Rachel is the Program Manager at Manahan, responsible for managing and evaluating the facility-based residential program and assuring the provision of active treatment services for all residents. Rachel also assists in developing additional community-based services for recreational, respite and emergency placement.
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