Karen Gardner - Karen has thirty-three (33) years of service provision, personnel supervision, budget management, program development and community relations in the field of services to adults and children with developmental disabilities and their families. Karen worked for Adanta where she was the MR/DD Director with management for over 130 employees and contracted personnel that provided services for individuals with developmental disabilities in a 10 county area. She also held numerous other positions at Adanta including Work Activity Assistant and Supervisor, Case Manager, Residential Manager, Director of Preschool, Early Intervention & Habilitation Services and AIS/MR (now known as SCL) Project Director. After leaving Adanta, Karen and two other ladies started and built BRASS from the “ground up.” BRASS was developed to support individuals with developmental disabilities through a variety of supports. Karen, along with her two colleagues, was responsible for BRASS’ inception, development and growth. BRASS successfully accomplished each of their aggressive business plan goals for the first two years of operation, due to Karen’s experience, knowledge, reputation and outstanding abilities. Karen was the Executive Director of BRASS, currently Pathways Central KY. Karen attended Georgetown College and earned her bachelor's degree in Social Work at Campbellsville University. She also earned her Master's of Arts in Counseling, School of Education at Western Kentucky University.

Kitty Davidson - Kitty's 20 years of experience in the field started in Savannah, Georgia where she worked as a Therapeutic Recreation Leader, Local Special Olympics Coordinator, Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, and the Director of Therapeutic Recreation Program where she managed all of the recreational programs for over 500 participating individuals with developmental disabilities. This program received state honors. After re-locating to Louisville, Kitty worked with Seven Counties as the Leisure Recreation Specialist as well as Case Manager and Residential Manager. Most recently Kitty was the Executive Director of Pathways Louisville where she directed the management and operations of the agency. Kitty initiated and established this agency which is formerly known as Kentucky Opportunities. Kitty's leadership, knowledge, and expertise in the field led Pathways Louisville to deficiency-free surveys from the State General Funds audit as well as deficiency-free reviews from Medicaid for the past two years. Kitty earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Western Kentucky University.

Donna Turner - Donna has over 16 ½ years of experience in the field. Starting out as a residential assistant in a group home for adults with developmental disabilities, Donna worked directly in every area of service provided by Supported Living of Northern KY (SLNK). In 2002, Donna accepted the role of Executive Director. Faced with a huge budget deficit, Donna made some significant changes to the organizational structure, business practices and service delivery within SLNK. After the first year of her leadership, Donna successfully turned a budget deficit of ($321,170) to a profit of $2529. With her varied experience in all areas of service/supports and focus on quality, Donna successfully changed SLNK, now Pathways Northern Kentucky, to the successful organization it is today. Donna graduated Cum Laude with her Associate's Degree in Business Administration and Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Thomas More College. She also earned her Master's degree in Business Administration from Thomas More College.

Mary Burdine - Mary has worked in the field for 29 years starting her career at an institutional training facility for individuals with developmental disabilities.  In 1981, Mary left institutional based services to work in one of the first community programs to transition individuals from institutions to less restrictive community settings.  By 1988, Mary managed a complex residential/respite program of 8 staffed residences, more than 25 direct care staff and over 30 family home and respite providers. In January 1993, Mary joined the staff at BRASS as it opened to provide community based services where she managed the Adult Day Training department.  When BRASS opened its second location, Mary was instrumental in the recruitment of new clients and families to the program as she managed the residential and respite program for the new site. In 2002, Mary assumed the position of Director of Operations with BRASS, now Pathways Central Kentucky.  Mary has earned her Associate of Arts degree in General Education from Somerset Community College along with a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management from Midway College and a Executive Masters in Business Administration degree from Sullivan University.

Cheryl Flynn - Cheryl has worked in the field for over 33 years. She began her career as a day team leader working in an institutional training facility for individuals with developmental disabilities. Cheryl then worked for 12 years with individuals in a community based program.  In 1992, Cheryl continued to support individuals with developmental disabilities by joining BRASS and working to establish this new community based program into a highly reputable community based program.  For the past 14 years, she has devoted her time to BRASS where in her current position she is the Director of Adult Day Programming, Community Living Supports and Residential Supports.  From direct care services to management, from working with individuals who are institutionalized to individuals in community based services, from working with an established agency to working as a member of a team responsible for establishing a new provider agency, Cheryl has the experience to do the job.  

Tammy Phelps - Tammy has worked in the human service field for over 20 years.  Upon completing her undergraduate degree in social work, Tammy started working in the field of services to individuals with developmental disabilities.  Tammy has significant experience which ranges from direct services as a case manager to a management position with Pathways Central Kentucky as the Director of Case Management and Habilitation Services. Tammy started working for BRASS 14 years ago when it began and worked as a member of the team responsible for establishing the agency. Tammy has extensive knowledge of the service system along with a broad background of working with individuals, families, and a support staff network. Tammy has a strong commitment to providing and directing staff to deliver quality services. Tammy has dedicated her entire social work career to community based services to enhance the lives of both children and adults with developmental disabilities.  Tammy has earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work from the University of Kentucky.