During Direct Support Professional (DSP) Week, held from September 8-14, Apace celebrated the dedication of our outstanding employees who embody our core values: Person-first, Adaptability, Conviction, Empowerment, and Integrity. Over 70 nominees were submitted, recognizing the hard work and commitment our DSPs demonstrate every day.
| Amanda Hinds-Coon |
| Ambree Tucker |
| Angie Belding |
| Anthony Espuivel |
| April Bauhof |
| Ashley Korn |
| Barb Vogl |
| Becky Lamb |
| Brandi Garcia |
| Cassie Helgoth |
| Cecilia Banholzer |
| Chris Dreith |
| Crystal Milke |
| Darcy Hinrichsen |
| Davianne Czarnick |
| Dawn Carta |
| Deb Dominguez |
| Dena Carlson |
| Denise Schaffer |
| Dolly Rocha |
| Donna Sauer |
| Echo Suy |
| Elaine Thompson |
| Elona Troutman |
| James Goni |
| Jeanette Engelbrecht |
| Jenni Zabka |
| Jennifer Endicott |
| Jenny Hauptman |
| Kate Barker |
| Keri Kohlschmidt |
| Kim Kieler |
| Kylee Bohlen |
| Lois Green |
| Lynette Bollig |
| Lynette Ebert |
| Mary Larson |
| Mercy Kubuta |
| Micaela Kula |
| Mina Cole |
| Morgan Kuhnke |
| Nancy Divis |
| Nancy Frerichs |
| Nathan Leach |
| Nathaniel Kemper |
| Pam Kowalek-Lavigne |
| Paula Barcel |
| Rebecca Topken |
| Rhonda Roberts Jensen |
| Samantha Wood |
| Sandra Pfeil |
| Sara Reffett |
| Shannon Stemple |
| Tengorn Phaisan |
| Terri Otto |
| Todd Scholz |
| Toni Davis |
| Tracy Moore |
| Vera Hoppe |
We extend a heartfelt congratulations to all of our nominees and winners. For the Person-first award, Dawn Carta from Lincoln and Paula Barcel from Columbus were recognized. Amanda Hinds-Coon from Seward and Elaine Thompson from Nebraska City were awarded for Adaptability. The Conviction award went to Lois Green from Fairbury and Rhonda Roberts-Jesen from Hebron. Ashley Korn from Lincoln and Sara Reffett from Beatrice were recognized for Empowerment. Finally, Deb Dominquez from Nebraska City and Mary Larson from Wahoo were honored for Integrity.
We are incredibly grateful to our DSPs for the passion and care they bring to their work, making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we support every day. Thank you for everything you do!
Dawn Carta, James Goni, and Tengorn Phaisan. WOOT! WOOT!