2025 Board of Directors

Aubrey is a case manager for the FSW, CIH & ADW Medicaid waivers. Aubrey is passionate about connecting people to inclusive places and events and with necessary resources. She is married to her husband, Garrison, and has one daughter, Emma.

Casey Garrison just joined the Hancock County Arc in January of this year. She has two kids, an almost 2 and 4 year old! She has 3 family members with disabilities whom are on the Medicaid Waiver and they are they are the reason she started on her advocacy journey! 

Phyllis brings a deep personal connection to her role on the Board as several of her family members have disabilities. She is passionate about being a part of an organization that creates inclusive and loving environments where individuals with disabilities and their families can discover a sense of belonging, personal growth and new friends. 

Janice Cassell has been a member of The Arc for over 25 years and has served on the Board in a variety of capacities.  Every person is important to her and she strives to help all members of The Arc to understand how important and valued they are in our community.

Elizabeth is a passionate and dedicated professional in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with a wealth of experience working with children and individuals with neurodivergent conditions. In 2018, she took a bold step forward and founded E Behavior Solutions LLC, a company, located in Greenfield, dedicated to offering comprehensive ABA services to high-risk children in foster care, individuals with ASD, and those eligible for Medicaid Waiver services.

Michael Miller has been an Employment Consultant for the Community Employment Services

Department of Shares, Inc., a regional non-profit, including Hancock County. His goal is to increase programs and services for individuals with disabilities of all ages. He is a proponent of guided-decision making, self-advocacy, people first philosophies, and life-long learning. He was married to his wife, Susanne, for thirty years. Susanne was legally blind for the last five years of her life. Mike is also the father of Victoria, who has been disabled since birth, twenty-four years ago.

Janet Kirkpatrick is joining the Hancock County Arc board in January of 2025.  She recently retired and is passionate about volunteering and helping those with disabilities.

Kimmie joined our board a few months ago and has been involved in developing   our new Self-Advocates Group.