QRT Coordinator, Community Connections Shane Bell’s career in emergency medical services was cut short due to debilitating back problems. He has degenerative disc disease and was born with deformity in one ankle, which led to chronic pain and impaired mobility. His health struggles also led to a dependence on drugs and some trouble with the…
Youth Pastor, Memorial Heights Baptist Church Nathan Stiffler serves as the youth pastor at Memorial Heights Baptist Church in Cumberland, Md., where he is tasked with leading, planning, and coordinating ministries for the church’s teenagers. “I originally wanted to be a mechanic,” Stiffler confided. “My youth pastor was very influential in my life and I…
Psychologist, Valley Health Systems A graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan and Marshall University, John Prentice began working in clinical psychology at Valley Health Systems in Huntington in 2023. Prentice has dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia–a collection of learning disabilities that affect reading, writing and math skills by interfering with the mental processes required for those tasks.…
Certified Medical Assistant, St. Marys Medical Center Cole Allen came to the West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services upon a recommendation from someone at his church who saw that he was struggling in school. Allen has epilepsy, and his daily challenges with managing his condition had begun to have a negative impact on his grades.…
Vending Machine Business Owner/Operator As the owner and operator of a vending machine business serving Putnam and Kanawha counties, Andrew Cole Zulauf spends his days stocking and refilling his machines with tasty snacks and drinks. He is a hard worker who is passionate about his craft and strives to provide top-notch service to his customers.…
Transportation Worker, WV Division of Highways Tyler Ewaskey spends his days helping to improve West Virginia’s roads. He credits the West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services with helping him improve at school and succeed at his job with the West Virginia Division of Highways. “He loves his job. He’s energetic about it. He shows up…
Asplundh Recognized with Employer Award for Outstanding Commitment to Opportunity and Workforce Inclusion Pictured Left to Right: Quincy Thomas, Asplundh and Randall Coleman, Employment Specialist District IV &V WVDRS The West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) is proud to honor Asplundh as an Employer Award recipient for their dedication to providing meaningful employment opportunities…
Pictured left to right: Katlyn Graski and Julie Young, Rehabilitation Counselors in the DRS Wheeling Office, Jentry Shultz, Manager of Riesbeck’s of Elm Grove, and Jennifer Surface, DRS Employment Specialist. The West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) has recognized Riesbeck’s Food Market of Elm Grove as a Distinguished Employer. DRS presented the award to store manager Jentry Shultz in…
Left to Right Amanda Jeffreys – Recruitment Specialist, Mon Health, Guy Stewart- Talent Acquisition Recruiting Specialist, Mon Health, Jamie Childers- Employment Specialist District II WVDRS Mon Health Medical Center has long been recognized as a leader in healthcare excellence, but its commitment extends far beyond patient care. Through a strong partnership with the West Virginia…
Pictured Left to Right are Jenny Keener, Volunteer Media Communications Outreach Coordinator, Mike Lamb, Employment Specialist, District 1, Scott Jarrett, Executive Director and Katrina Stuart, Branch office Manager, Charleston. The West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) is proud to honor Heart+Hand Outreach Ministries as an Employer Award recipient for their outstanding dedication to both…