SLI recognizes that each individual faces a unique set of challenges and we are committed to walk alongside them during every stage of life. 

Meet the Team

  • Lisa Jackson

    President/CEO  

  • Kathy Brayton

    Chief Finance Officer

  • Tim Gorton

    Chief Program Officer

  • Steve Picotte

    Chief Technology and Organizational Assets Officer

  • Karen Streeter

    Chief Advancement and Community Engagement Officer

  • Doug Vincent

    Chief Compliance Officer

  • Kevin Boos

    VP of Technology and Operations

  • Joni Fitzpatrick

    VP of Community Living Programs

  • David Hodges

    VP of Program Support Services

  • Chrissy Reetz

    VP of Workforce Development

Board of Directors

Russ Cobb, Immediate Past Chair
Sr. Customer Solutions Manager, Evergy

David Heit, Chair
Owner, CIVIUM Architecture & Planning, PA

Ruth VonStiers, Treasurer
Vice President Branch Manager, Capitol Federal

Lisa Jackson, President/CEO
SLI

John Cassidy
General Council, Topeka MetroTransit Authority

Jeanette Johnson
Sales Associate, Berkshire Hathaway First, REALTORS

Abby Lear
Executive Director of Operations, Kansas State University

TJ Lorson
President, Heartland Title Company

Damon Parker
Executive Director, The Jones Project

Cheryl Semmel
Partner, Ad Astra Government Relations

SLI Board of Directors:

Russ Cobb, Chair
Sr. Customer Solutions Manager, Evergy

Ruth VonStiers, Vice-Chair
Vice President Branch Manager, Capitol Federal

Treasurer, Vacant

John Cassidy
Staff Attorney, Topeka MetroTransit Authority

James Garrison
Owner, Garrison Insurance & Financial Services, Inc.

Bob Smith
Retired Executive, Fleming Companies, Inc.

Lisa Jackson, President/CEO
SLI

SLI Foundation Board of Directors: