Employee Spotlight - Meet George

Before starting the role of SSA Supervisor in Portage County, George spent the previous seven years as an SSA Supervisor in Mahoning County. Throughout his 35-year career, he has gained diverse experience as an SSA, Employment Supervisor, Adult Service Director, Habilitation Specialist, Case Manager, Workshop Director, and Habilitation Center Director. When the opportunity arose at Portage DD, George was eager for a change and thrilled to join a new environment where he could introduce fresh ideas.

He looks forward to collaborating with the SSA Supervisor Staff and Portage DD Staff, as well as engaging with the new system and connecting with families and individuals. George values the importance of building strong relationships and believes that effective communication is key to success in any role. George is enthusiastic about sharing his extensive knowledge and experience with the community. In his spare time, he enjoys spending quality moments with his family and coaching softball and baseball. As he takes on his new role at Portage DD, he aims to explore innovative approaches to enhance services and enrich the community, focusing on collaboration and continuous improvement.