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Autism & Behavioral Health Center

No. 50 Special News from Special People • Glenwood, Autism & Behavioral Health Center Summer 2013

In ThIs Issue

21st AnnualKatharine R. Ireland

MemorialGolf Tournament

Bluff Park Promise HomeDedication

New Staff inMontgomery &Huntsville

Glenwood’s NewBoard Members

KATHARINE R. IRELANDMemorial Golf Tournament

21st Annual

Table of ConTenTsGlenwood, Inc. is a nonprofit organization established in 1973 for the purpose of educating and treating children, adolescents, adults, and families affected by autism and severe behavioral disorders. Glenwood is governed by an uncompensated volunteer board of directors and advisors, and staffed by more than 300 professional and support personnel. For 40 years, Glenwood has been devoted to helping individuals reach their full potential and be productive members of society.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEELeigh Anne Hodge, Chair Philip Young, Vice Chair

Ryan O. Thomas, Secretary Dowe Bynum, Treasurer Robert Aland, Ex-Officio

Kathleen King, Member-at-Large Patricia Wallwork, Member-at-Large

Peter Curtin, Member-at-Large

Connections is published by the Glenwood Development Department for friends and

supporters of Glenwood.

Glenwood, Inc. 150 Glenwood LaneBirmingham, AL 35242(205) 969-2880www.glenwood.orgcommunications@glenwood.org

D. Lee Yount, President/CEOGreg Carlson, VP of Planning & Project ManagementJoe Carter, VP of Adult ServicesBarbara Murbach, VP of AdministrationSherri Van Pelt, VP of Development & Communications

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A Letter From the President

Changes to the DSM-5

Dr. Laura Stoppelbein Publishes Articles

Autism Awareness Month

Bluff Park Promise Home Dedication

Volunteer Spotlight: Tuck in Your Neighbor Recognition, Keller

Williams Realty Volunteer Group

21st Annual Katharine R. Ireland Memorial Golf Tournament

From the Glenwood Family:

Adult Services Beach Party, Glenwood Prom, Hand in Paw visits

Daniel House 2, Monika at Mountain Brook Presbyterian Church

Updates from CCAD and Glenwood’s Huntsville Office

New Board Members

Chevron Gives to Glenwood

Pennies for Change

Glenwood’s Generous Friends and Supporters:

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Leave a charitable bequest to Glenwood and create a personal legacy that endures forever. A gift through your estate helps provide Glenwood funding to continue its outstanding treatment, education, and care for children and adults with autism and other behavioral

health disorders.

For information about making a gift to Glenwood through your estate, please contact Glenwood’s VP of Development & Communications, Sherri Van Pelt at

(205)795-3376.

www.glenwood.orgGlenwood Autism and Behavioral Health Center on Facebook

@Glenwood_Autism on Twitterwww.youtube.com/user/glenwoodinc

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a leTTer from The PresidenTSummer at Glenwood

On an afternoon in mid-May, the teachers and students from Allan Cott and Lakeview schools, along with some Glenwood staff members, assembled in Harper Hall for the celebration of Honors Day.

The occasion is a time for everyone to recognize the achievements that have been made over the past year and also a chance to look ahead to where the next year will take us. As teachers called their students up and presented them with their certificates, you could tell by the smiles on the students’ faces and the excited bounces in their step just how proud they were of all they are accomplishing.

As summer comes into full swing at Glenwood, I am warmed by countless achievements and celebrations like this across our campus and beyond. The students at Allan Cott and Lakeview have kicked off summer

with an “Under the Sea” prom, while the boys at Lakeview had a Field Day and Adult Services enjoyed a beach dance party hosted by our friendly neighbors at Liberty Crossings United Methodist Church.

The 21st Annual Katharine R. Ireland Memorial Golf Tournament proved to be another success for Glenwood, as around 100 golfers came out to Old Overton Club to raise funds for the services we provide to adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I am also excited about Glenwood’s newest partnership with Bluff Park United Methodist Church. The ribbon-cutting and dedication of the Bluff Park Promise Home was the perfect occasion to mark the beginning of this new relationship.

Summer at Glenwood also means Teacher Training. Each year, we invite over 100 schoolteachers from across the state of Alabama to either join us on campus or connect with us through our Distance Learning program to learn from our experts about special education services to ensure that the students in their own classrooms will continue to succeed. Summer is also when young campers join us for our Summer Day Program—it’s delightful having so many people on campus with us this time of year!

As always, I must wholeheartedly thank you for your support and for the achievements you continue to make possible. Because of you, we are able to live our mission throughout our community and beyond.

D. Lee Yount, FACHEPresident & CEO

With the recent release of the DSM-5, there have been significant revisions to the Autism

Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) diagnostic classification. Diagnosis of a disorder on this spectrum is still based on the same triad of impairments: deficits in communication, deficits in social interaction, and the presence of restricted or repetitive behaviors. However, with the new DSM, three major revisions have been made which affect how we look at autism. Possibly the largest—and most important—change impacts the structure of the diagnostic classifications within the ASD category. ASD has previously been used as an “umbrella” term to refer to several disorders with similar behavioral symptoms including Autistic Disorder, Asperger’s Syndrome, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS). However, with the release of the DSM-5, all of these diagnoses have been removed and individuals will now receive only a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Classification within the ASD diagnosis will be made on the basis of severity.

The new ASD category is divided into the three categories based on the level of support needed. A Level 1 specification refers to individuals whose symptoms cause them to need support but who can also maintain a higher level of independence. Level 2

refers to individuals who require “Substantial Support,” whereas individuals classified as Level 3 are those who require “Very Substantial Support.” In addition to the new categorization system, the diagnostic criteria have also been revised to include sensory symptoms (e.g., lack of response to pain, sensitivity to textures, etc.). The third major change is the addition of a separate diagnostic category, not classified under the ASD spectrum, called Social (or Pragmatic) Communication Disorder. Social Communication Disorder is also classified as a developmental disorder but refers to children whose main deficits are in the use of socially based communication strategies (e.g., the ability to hold a reciprocal social conversation) but who lack other symptoms usually seen with children with an ASD such as restricted interests, repetitive behaviors, and other social or communication delays.

Given that the new DSM has just been published, all measures used to diagnose autism are currently still based on the DSM-IV criteria. As such, despite the continuing debate on the appropriateness of this new system, it will take time before the true impact of these changes becomes clear. Dr. Laura Stoppelbein, Division Director for Outpatient ServicesHeather Wadsworth, student

Dr. Laura Stoppelbein Publishes Articles on ADHD

Two articles co-authored by Glenwood’s Division Director for Outpatient Services Dr. Laura Stoppelbein have recently been accepted for publication. “Child Routines and Parental Adjustment as Correlates of Internalizing and Externalizing Symptoms in Children Diagnosed with ADHD” will be published in Child Psychiatry and Human Development. The other, “Oppositional Defiant Disorder Symptoms in Relation toPsychopathic Traits and Aggression Among Psychiatrically Hospitalized Children: ADHD Symptoms as a Potential Moderator,” will appear in Aggressive Behavior. Congratulations, Laura!

Changes To The dsm-5

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auTism awareness monTh

April is Autism Awareness Month, and Glenwood had tons of exciting

events going on this year in celebration:

The annual Autism Heroes campaign took flight. Thank you to everyone who has helped us soar higher!

The Glenwood FACS Program visited the Alabama State Capitol as part of the Child Abuse Prevention Rally. Along the way, they found a few Glenwood Autism Heroes sporting their flashy green masks!

On April 24, around 140 people attended the ninth annual UAB-Glenwood Endowed Lecture at the UAB School of Public Health. Speaker Dr. Gregory Hanley from Western New England University gave a talk on Applied Behavior Analysis as it pertains to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

bluff Park Promise home

The ribbon-cutting and open house ceremony for the Bluff Park Promise

Home, Glenwood’s newest partnership, took place on Sunday, June 9, 2013. The 6-bedroom, 61/2-bathroom residential facility was made possible by Bluff Park United Methodist Church, along with other local churches and organizations. The house, managed by Glenwood, will be a permanent home for 6 individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Over 120 people from the community came out to show their support for the new home. Bill Pearson, from the Bluff Park United Methodist Community Ministries Foundation, led the dedication with a few words about the history of the Promise Home and expressed how much the partnership with Glenwood means to Bluff Park UMC. After Reverend Reid Crotty and Lee Yount shared some remarks, Rev. Crotty blessed the home. The ribbon was cut by Rev. Crotty and Lee Yount, along with Ramona and Austin, who will be two of the residents at the new Promise Home.

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VolunTeer sPoTlighT

A hardworking group of volunteers from Keller Williams Realty spent a day with us tackling landscaping, porch staining, and painting at one

of Glenwood’s NSP houses in Southside. Gary and James, two participants at Triumph Services, live in the house and are grateful for the volunteers’ compassion and service.

Glenwood owns and operates fifteen NSP houses in the Birmingham area. The Neighborhood Stabilization Program provides low-rent housing to individuals and families who meet the eligibily for assistance with housing.

The community linen drive Tuck in Your Neighbor came to a close this year as Glenwood recognized

volunteer Patricia Howard (pictured bottom left with her parents Lisa and Kent Howard) for all her hard work planning and executing this project. After the ceremony, some of the individuals we serve were given a chance to get first pick from the donated materials. Glenwood and all of its homes—on and off campus—are incredibly grateful to Patricia and all of the good she has done for the individuals we serve. Thanks, Patricia!

Autism & Behavioral Health Center

Tuck in Your Neighbor

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Alabama Coal CooperativeMr. and Mrs. Richard I. AlbrightAliant BankAronov Realty Management, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. James BerotichBirmingham BudweiserMr. and Mrs. Axel BolvigBradley Arant Boult Cummings LLPCapital Strategies Group Inc.Ms. Deborah K. CarrollChubb Group of Insurance CompaniesCobbs, Allen, & HallConsolidated Pipe & Supply Co., Inc.Constangy, Brooks & Smith, LLCCook & Bynum Capital ManagementMr. Todd ColvinMr. Michael S. ComasMrs. Betty CooperCornerstone Media DeShazoDixie Data Business Products, Inc. Drummond Company, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Patrick L. DrummondMr. Kirby Farris

Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP Mr. Joseph D. FeemanForesight EnergyFriedman, Dazzio, Zulanas & BowlingMr. David A. GlidewellMr. and Mrs. Miller GorrieMr. and Mrs. Larry Hanson Mr. Dwight HicksMr. and Mrs. Hunter G. HillMr. Scott HullIBERIABANKMr. and Mrs. Bob IrelandMrs. Fay B. IrelandMr. and Mrs. Glenn Ireland, IIMr. Vic KellumMr. and Mrs. Henry KingKing AcuraKirkpatrick Concrete, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Skip KitchensMr. and Mrs. John W. LyonMarathon CorporationMarathon Electrical Contractors, Inc. Marsh USA, Inc.Dr. and Mrs. Daniel C. Marson

Mr. and Mrs. Stuart M. MaxeyMr. Frank McGoughMr. and Mrs. Norman McNeillDr. Yvette I. McPhersonMr. and Mrs. Doug MeadowsMr. Gary C. MeadowsMr. Bart MooreMr. James MorrisMr. Jonathan MyrickNational Bank of CommerceMr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Norris IVOakworth Capital BankOliphant SoftwareO’Neal SteelMr. Mike OsbornMr. Rick PasseyPeabody EnergyMr. and Mrs. J. Hamilton PoundsMr. and Mrs. James L. PriesterMr. and Mrs. Richard A. QuinnR4KR Investment CapitalMr. and Mrs. James K. V. Ratliff, Jr.Regions Financial CorporationRisktek Solutions

Mr. and Mrs. Ronny Robertson Robins & MortonRoyal Cup, Inc.Mr. Doug SarverSchaeffer EyeServisFirst BankSherman IndustriesMrs. Nancy W. SmithSouthern Carpet, Hardwood & Tile, Inc.Southern PharmaceuticalMr. John StantonSterne, Agee & LeachStonegate Wealth ManagementMr. and Mrs. Jim SullivanDr. Hanes SwingleMr. and Mrs. Bruce W. TaylorThe Thomas E. Jernigan FoundationMrs. Yvolene ThrashMr. and Mrs. Brett TurnbullMr. and Mrs. Robert S. Weil, IIWillis of AlabamaYeager & BoydPhilip Young, UBS Wealth ManagementZurich Surety

2013 TEAMS • SPONSORS • CONTRIBUTORS

KATHARINE R. IRELANDMemorial Golf Tournament

21st Annual

On May 6, one hundred golfers joined us at Old Overton Club for the 21st Annual Katharine R. Ireland Memorial Golf Tournament in support of adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This year’s tournament raised over $108,000!

A huge thank you to presenting sponsor King Acura, as well as to our host Old Overton, and to all our teams, sponsors, and contributors who helped us make the tournament such a huge success.

from The glenwood family

Adult Services celebrated the coming of summer with a beach party

extravaganza at Liberty Crossings United Methodist Church. The adults from Glenwood and the ARC of Jefferson County were joined by members of Liberty Crossings along with a few Birmingham Belles. Everyone came dressed in their finest beachwear and danced away to the rockin' beach tunes of Blue Crossings, the church's very talented band (Glenwood Board Member Gina Kitchens’s husband Skip plays bass!) We are so grateful to Liberty Crossings for hosting the beach party and for making such a wonderful event possible!

On the night of May 10, some under-the-sea magic took place for Allan

Cott School and Lakeview School. Glenwood’s Prom, “Rolling in the Deep,” brought students, parents, and teachers together for a wonderful evening of music and dancing. Special Guest Ariel of Little Mermaid fame even made an appearance. Thank you to Kaytie Etheredge from Princesses with a Purpose for being our princess for the evening!

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If you happen to come by Quarterback Hall on a Thursday night, you might just see a parade of well trained canines sitting in a semi-circle,

waiting for some friends to arrive. Or if you happened to ride in the Glenwood van down to Quarterback Hall on a Thursday night, you might just hear things like, “I want the seat next to Batman!” “My dog is AJ!” “Emma likes me best!” “Hannah is awesome!” “Is Susie coming tonight?” “Did you see Casey’s tricks last week?” “I hope Bradford is there.” “I wonder what color Spice’s nails will be this week...”

The boys from Daniel House II run to the door in semi-organized, excited chaos. They grab seats quickly and settle in for two hours of animal assisted therapy through Hand In Paw’s Pawsitive Living Program. They rattle off the group rules (“watch toes and tails,” “don’t make too much noise because it’ll scare the dogs,” “confidentiality,” “no feeding the dogs leftovers from dinner,” “respect each other, the animals and the pet partners”) and introduce themselves. They stroke the dogs’ heads and need to be reminded to stay in their seats. No matter how bad a day it has been, their faces are all smiles for the next two hours.

Hand In Paw is a local Birmingham organization that provides animal-assisted therapy to residential treatment centers like Glenwood, as well as to hospitals and nursing homes. Pawsitive Living is a twelve-week program that has been coming to Glenwood for a number of years. Hand in Paw runs two “semesters” a year – one with Daniel House I and one with Daniel House II. The program encourages the individuals we serve to share with each other and with the pet partners (and with the dogs, of course) how they feel about issues such as disabilities, diversity, empathy, stereotypes, and what it means to be unique.

The dogs are trained to teach lessons that might otherwise be too abstract. Why, for example, does the big black dog at the shelter have the hardest time getting adopted? Because of the stereotypes that he faces – that big, black dogs are vicious and make bad pets. But is this true? The kids are encouraged to look at Bradford and Batman and see the truth of these big, black (and gentle) dogs. Then the discussion turns to times when the individuals have been judged unfairly or stereotyped. The individuals and the pet partners are encouraged to look at times that they have done the stereotyping as well.

The Pawsitive Living Program also consists of some time off-campus for the individuals. They take a field trip to Ruffner Mountain to learn about other types of animals and they visit a local nursing home to share what they have learned with others. The night at Ruffner Mountain was a particular success, as many of the individuals confronted their fears and touched snakes, guinea pigs, or Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches for the first time. Dog training basics and the notions of praise and positive reinforcement were also important lessons for the boys to learn.

At the end of Pawsitive Living, the group has a graduation ceremony. Many of the boys ask for the dogs’ “business cards” so that they can remember them. It is clear that, though they may not know how to voice it, the animals have meant a lot to the boys. The consistency of seeing them week to week has taught them about bonding and connection. They have gotten to celebrate each dog’s strengths and weaknesses and in turn celebrate their own strengths and weaknesses. And they have had the experience of meeting with pet partners (adult volunteers from the community) who really and truly get to know each and every one of the individuals and come to care about them. Pawsitive Living is about more than playing with dogs, although that is the obvious buy-in for the boys. It is about acceptance and kindness and empathy and compassion and learning lessons in a way that is non-threatening and non-confrontational. It is also about the unconditional love that the dogs provide to children who may not have felt that in their lives before.

As the evening winds down, the dogs are tired and so are the boys from Daniel House II. It is a long time to pay attention but all participants (canine and human) have done well. Some exchange last minutes hugs with the dogs or with the pet partners and then load back up onto the van to go back to the house. The twelve weeks will end but the lessons that these dogs have taught will last a lifetime.

Leslie Lipton, LGSWDaniel House II Program Therapist

Like many traditional churches, Mountain Brook Presbyterian Church has a Wednesday

night supper. When I first arrived at the church eleven years ago, the congregation was using disposable plates and utensils for dinner because no one wanted to wash the dishes. I thought this was silly. I insisted that we use the real plates and flatware, and I became the dishwasher.

As a pastor I am often asked to do impossible tasks. I am asked to answer impossible questions. But I know how to wash dishes. The perspective from the dishwasher window, when the congregation brings its dirty dishes to be washed, is different from the perspective of standing in the pulpit on Sunday morning. I eventually worked my way out of dishwashing. We are a church where we have plenty of volunteers to help cook, but not many volunteers who want to clean up. Recruiting dishwashers remained a challenge.

One night, after supper was over, I was standing in the Fellowship Hall with Jean Covington, Lead Teacher at Glenwood’s Allan Cott School and long-time member of the Mountain Brook Presbyterian Church. Jean said she knew someone at Glenwood who might be perfect for the job. The next Wednesday night, Monika (pictured,

left) began her relationship with us. It has now been two years and Monika is a part of our family. Monika quickly mastered our dishwasher and has continued to expand her responsibilities. She has been a very faithful to us.

One of the wonderful joys of having Monika with us has been to watch the youth and children of the church include her into our family. When Monika began she was rather shy. Now she speaks with church members and has a particularly strong connection to our youth. I hope that Monika will choose to stay with us for a very long time.

Cary G. SpeakerPastor, Mountain Brook Presbyterian Church

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uPdaTes from CCad and glenwood’s hunTsVille offiCe

Jason Elmer will be serving as the Director of Instruction and Community Development

at Glenwood’s Huntsville Office. Jason moved to Huntsville ffrom Wisconsin, where he worked with Mattel as a Graphic Artist Supervisor. During that time he was involved with a number of nonprofit organizations and served in the Air National Guard for 13 years. Since his arrival in Huntsville, Jason has worked with a range of individuals and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder. Jason has served as a Social and Career

Development Consultant, providing social and job readiness classes for 3rd-graders to adults. Jason has a Master’s degree in Special Education with an emphasis in Autism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. He is very excited to be able to continue development of services as a member of the Glenwood family.

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Diedra Hayman, PhD, the new Director of Outpatient Autism Clinic/Psychologist at

Glenwood’s Huntsville Office, completed her doctoral training in 1998 at the University of Florida, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Pediatric Primary Care and Family Psychology. Most recently, Diedra has served as Lead Children’s Evaluator for the Burrell Autism Center in Springfield, Missouri, where she led a multidisciplinary diagnostic team evaluating children ages 2-8 who were

suspected of having Autism Spectrum Disorders. Dr. Hayman has a special interest in animal-assisted therapy and has developed a program at Ozarks Medical Center.

Whitney Meade will be joining Glenwood’s Huntsville Office as the Director of Curriculum

and Training. Whitney graduated from the University of Alabama with a double major in K-6 and 6-12 Collaborative Special Education. After years of teaching she returned to U of A for a Master’s in Leadership and Administration. In 2010 she completed her PhD at Auburn University. During her doctoral program her focus areas were autism, behavior, and criminology. In addition to the public school setting, Whitney has worked as a private consultant with

several Alabama school systems, a Consultation and Training Specialist for Glenwood and most recently, a faulty member at University of Alabama in Huntsville in the Department of Education. Whitney is excited for the opportunity to return to Glenwood and facilitate new adult services in Huntsville.

Teresa Green began serving as the Executive Director of CCAD (Center for Child and Adolescent

Development) in October 2012. She has a BSW from the University of Alabama and an MS in Counseling and Human Development from Troy University in Montgomery. She has more than 30 years experience working with at-risk children and youth in the juvenile justice, residential and educational settings. Much of her experience is in the area of program development, grant writing, and oversight of each.

Morgan Marshall is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst at CCAD and has been working with

individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis since 2009. She earned a Master’s Degree in Psychology with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis and Intellectual Disabilities from Auburn University and earned her BCBA certification in 2011. Morgan is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with autism and is thrilled to be part of the partnership between Glenwood, Inc. and CCAD.

Brenda Douberly is CCAD’s new Speech-Language Pathologist. She has her undergraduate degree in

Communication from Auburn University of Montgomery and a Master’s of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Montevallo. Brenda holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and is licensed in Speech-Language Pathology by the Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. She has experience working with both children and adults.

Ferita Taylor, ABA Tutor at CCAD, earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from

Faulkner University in 2004 and a Master’s Degree in Special Education from Auburn University Montgomery in 2008. She worked with the Crenshaw County School System for 2 years as a Special Education Teacher. Ferita is proud to be a part of the CCAD team.

Jamie Cummings, PhD, Outpatient Services Clinical Assistant at Glenwood’s Huntsville Office, has a

Master’s degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of Alabama in Huntsville and has recently completed her Doctorate in Educational Psychology from The University of Alabama. She has served as the ABA Clinic Director and diagnostician in the Diagnostic Clinic at The Riley Behavioral & Educational Center in Huntsville. Dr. Cummings has over seven years experience working in home-based and clinic-based ABA programs.

Mindy Carpenter, ABA Tutor at CCAD, earned a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Education from

Missouri State University in 2009. She is currently enrolled at Troy University Montgomery pursuing a Master’s of Science in School Counseling. Mindy has two years of professional teaching experience and one year experience providing casework services to children with behavioral, developmental and learning needs.

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Bill, a Huntsville native, received his BA in Economics and his MBA from the University

of Alabama. Bill was an Executive Vice President at SouthTrust Bank, where he was employed for twenty four years. He is Past President, and serves on the Board of Directors of the Autism Society of Alabama, and is on the Board of Directors of Children’s Dance Foundation. Bill is a member of Bluff Park United Methodist Church, where he is a member of the Chancel Choir and Men’s Chorus. Bill has served on the Board of Directors of the United Way of Central Alabama and as Alabama Chairman of the American Heart Association. He was a 1994

William E. Pearson, Jr., CFP ®Senior Vice President Financial AdvisorMorgan Stanley

Dr. Jack J. Phillips is a world-renowned expert on accountability, measurement, and evaluation.

Phillips provides consulting services for Fortune 500 companies and major global organizations. The author or editor of more than fifty books, he conducts workshops and presents at conferences throughout the world. Along with his wife, Dr. Patti Phillips, Phillips developed the Evaluation Impact and Assessment (EIA) course and the Measurement for Results-Based Management course offered through the United Nations System Staff Collect and in various UN agencies. His work has been featured in Fortune, Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek, and on CNN. Dr. Phillips

Dr. Jack J. Phillips, PhDChairmanROI Institute

participant in Leadership Birmingham. Bill, married to Paulette Pearson for 35 years, is the father of two and grandfather of four.

has undergraduate degrees in electrical engineering, physics, and mathematics; a master’s degree in Decision Sciences from Georgia State University; and a PhD in Human Resource Management from the University of Alabama. He is chairman of the ROI Institute, Inc.

CheVron giVes To glenwood

I have worked in the lab at Chevron’s Hatters Pond Plant, located in Mobile County,

Alabama, for the past 35 years. Chevron has a program that encourages its employees to go into the community and volunteer or partner with organizations like Glenwood. Because my son Jon (pictured, right) has been a resident at Glenwood for nearly 20 years, my wife Leslie and I know Glenwood and its needs very well. Those of us who have family members with autism can survive only with the kinds of services and support that Glenwood provides. My family and Glenwood

At Daniel Corporation, John Knutsson manages the design and construction of new development projects

across the southeast. With over 30 years of construction and development experience, John has been responsible for the delivery of a variety of projects including office, retail, multifamily, senior living and major infrastructure projects. Prior to joining Daniel in 1998, John served as Vice President Development Services for Harbert Realty Services, Birmingham. He has also held management positions with Harbert-Yeargin, Inc., Harbert International, Inc., and Charter Builders, Inc. John holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from DePauw University and is a U.S. Army veteran. His current professional and civic associations include: Commercial Real Estate Develop-

ment Association (NAIOP), International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), and serves on the Board of Directors of various local charitable agencies.

John KnutssonVice President DevelopmentDaniel Corporation

Bill FitePresidentRegions Equipment Finance Corporation

Bill Fite received his BBA in Marketing and Finance from the University of West Georgia. After

graduating, he worked in sales for Citicorp Industrial Credit, followed by a position as sales manager of equipment leasing at Citizens and Southern National Bank. Later, Bill worked as Senior Vice President of Equipment Finance at LeasePlan USA. In 2000, he was recruited by ORIX Financial Services as its Executive Vice President and director of sales and marketing of the equipment finance group. Within two years, he was named president of the equipment finance group. In 2005, Bill was hired as Senior Vice President and national sales manager of the commercial leasing services unit of Key Equipment Finance,

and in 2007, was named Executive Vice President and managing principal of the equipment finance group at MagnetBank. Bill has been President of Regions Equipment Finance Corporation at Regions Bank since 2010.

have had a very close working relationship, because they need families to be involved. Since the day Jon first became a resident at Glenwood, my wife and I have known and respected every person that has cared for our son, and our involvement has always been encouraged and welcomed.

Earlier this year Glenwood and I applied for a grant through The Chevron Gulf of Mexico Business Unit’s giving program. The grant was accepted, and we have been working to ensure that the relationship between Glenwood and Chevron will continue to be strong in the future. We are so grateful for Chevron’s support. As long as there is autism, the need for support will be there.

Curtis WainwrightParent

Pennies for Change

Students at Calera Elementary School collected loose change from their piggy banks and from under couch cushions as part of a “Penny Drive” held in support of Glenwood. The fundraising idea was initiated by Steve McClendon. Calera Elementary Media Specialist Laura Kaylor said that the students brought in their change for the three-day drive, and once all the change was counted, the students had raised over $600, in addition to a generous gift from Books-a-Million. Funds raised by the Calera Elementary “Penny Drive” will go toward purchasing books and other essential items needed by the individuals who live and attend school at Glenwood. Glenwood is touched by the generosity of the students at Calera Elementary. Thank you to Steve McClendon and students!

If you know a school that would be interested in holding a similar drive, please have them contact communications@glenwood.org

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glenwood’s generous friends and suPPorTers

MarCh 12, 2013 - July 3, 2013Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Adams, Jr.Alabama Coal CooperativeAlabama Power CompanyMr. and Mrs. Robert B. AlandMr. Richard I. AlbrightAliant BankAmerican Telephone & TelegraphAronovAT&TMr. and Ms. Raymon BeanMr. and Mrs. James BerotichBessemer BPOE 721BI-LO Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc.Birmingham Hide and TallowBirmingham Rail & LocomotiveMs. Beth BlackwellMr. Axel BolvigMr. and Mrs. Harry B. BosseBradley Arant Boult Cummings LLPMrs. Fred H. Britton, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. P. A. BryanMr. and Mrs. J. Dowe BynumMr. and Mrs. Andy ByrdMs. Penny CardenasMr. and Mrs. Gregory J. CarlsonMs. Deborah K. CarrollMr. Joe CarterCharter BusinessChevron North AmericaChildren’S HospitalMrs. Loretta ChiofoloChubb Group Insurance CompaniesCobbs Allen and HallMrs. Susan S. CollinsMr. Todd ColvinMr. Michael S. ComasMr. and Mrs. James J. ConnellyConsolidated Pipe and Supply Co. Inc.Constangy, Brooks & Smith, LLCCook & Bynum Capital ManagementMrs. Betty CooperMr. and Mrs. James E. CovingtonMs. Katherine M. CrowsonMs. Janice S. CrumplerCVS Caremark Annual Giving CampaignMr. and Mrs. William B. Davis, IIIMr. Todd DeckerDeShazoDixie Data Business Products, Inc.Dreamland Bar-B-QueMs. Evelyn DriggersMr. and Mrs. Garry N. DrummondMr. and Mrs. Patrick L. DrummondDrummond Company, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. John FainMr. Kirby FarrisFarris, Riley & PittJoseph D. FeemanForesight Coal Sales, LLCFriedman, Dazzio, Zulanas & Bowling, P.C.Mr. David GlasgowMr. David A. GlidewellMr. and Mrs. John P. GoldasichMr. and Mrs. M. Miller GorrieMr. and Mrs. Miller GorrieGrace Christian ChurchMr. and Mrs. Gene HallmanMr. and Mrs. Larry HansonMr. Dwight HicksMr. and Mrs. Hunter G. HillMs. Felicia Horn

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