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About the program: Vince Pettinelli has over 40 years of senior management experience in the organization, administration, and provision of services in both the public and private sectors. Vince began his career in government administration, serving as Director of Education for the Mental Health Association of Houston/Harris County, Texas; Director of Regional Services for the South Carolina Department of Mental Retardation; Commissioner for Mental Retardation for the Pennsylvania State Department of Public Welfare; and Director of the State of Ohio Joint Mental Health and Mental Retardation Advisory Review Commission. He is the former Chairman and Founder of PeopleServe Inc.
In 1979, after 15 years as a top management executive in government, he founded PeopleServe, Inc. as one of the first of its kind for-profit company created to serve persons with severely handicapped conditions. Since its founding, PeopleServe had grown to a $300 million company, serving over 4,000 individuals in 12 states and the District of Columbia. The company employed over 9,000 people, who developed and operated homes, provided residential and day programs, and consultation and training for families, caregivers, and not-for-profit groups.
An author, lecturer, and educator, Vince has written a book as well as numerous articles on the subjects of entrepreneurship and human services management. His book, Human Services Management That Works was published by IDS Publishing Corporation in 1993.”
For questions please email csbaction@stthom.edu
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