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STAFF MEMBERS
- Kimberley Larson, Executive Director
Kim became the Executive Director in 2004 after more than 34 years' experience in all aspects of nursing. She successfully managed several specialty departments including surgery, urgent care and pediatrics. She previously worked for Mercy Health Systems and Woodstock Medical Associates. Since accepting the position at ACTS, Kim has implemented many changes. Grant funding was increased to purchase state of the art therapeutic equipment. She also successfully acquired funding to have area specific and client specific space for pediatric and adult clients. This included the renovation of the existing gym to include a pediatric sensory gym, adjoining the sensory room. The therapy office has been enlarged to accommodate our therapists. The organizations operational hours were adjusted to provide accessibility and to meet the needs of our clients. Kim enhances the community's awareness of ACTS through her involvement with Leadership Greater McHenry County, as a CDBG Commissioner, member of the Woodstock Noon Rotary and past chairperson of Christmas Clearing House.
- Mary Lou Cichon, Clinical Program Director
Mary Lou graduated from Alverno College with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Her previous work experience includes nursing supervisor on a residential unit for multiple handi-capped children at Chicago-Read Mental Health Center, medical surgical nursing, public health nursing and Hospice coordinator. She has been Clinical Program Director at ACTS for 13 years.
- Mallory Schug, Physical Therapist
In 2005, Mallory received a bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences from Marquette University. She then completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Marquette, graduating in 2007. Since then, Mallory has been practicing in an outpatient setting and has gained experience treating a wide variety of patients including pediatric, geriatric, orthopedic and neurological patients. She is also licensed through the state of Illinois' Early Intervention program to see children ages 0-3.
- Shannon Guzick, Physical Therapy Assistant
Shannon attended Wayne State University in Detroit and Oakton College in Des Plaines, IL where she earned an Associate of Applied Science degree in their physical therapy assistant program. She graduated in 1992. Since then, she has worked as a licensed physical therapy assistant in many different therapy settings. Some of her experience includes home health care, nursing homes, outpatient orthopedics, outpatient pediatrics and inpatient spinal cord rehabilitation. She has worked at ACTS for eight years.
- Susan Wisniewski, Occupational Therapist
Sue attended the University of Illinois where she received a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy. She is credentialed by the State of Illinois for their Early Intervention Program. Sue works with children at ACTS, where she has been employed since 2004.
- Courtney Lozar, Speech Language Pathologist
Courtney attended Illinois State University for her bachelor's and master's degrees in communication sciences and disorders. She has three years of experience working with children from the age birth to 12 years old with a variety of diagnoses. She also has experience in feeding, pragmatic, play and language therapy. Courtney started with ACTS in 2010.
- Shannon Thennes, Director of Development
- Judy Prehn, Office Manager
- Phyllis Richards, Billing Clerk
- Sue Draffkorn, Bookkeeper
- Katelyn Mattoon, Development Assistant
- Corie Stevens, Organization Assistant
- Evan McLean, Intake Coordinator and Therapy Assistant
- Mary Weeden, Social Services
- Tita Boehart, Home Health
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