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P.O. Box 3646
Quincy, Illinois  62305
(217) 223-0413
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Transitions' Management Team

The management team of Transitions strives to lead the agency toward accomplishment of its mission.  You can click on the pictures to see a larger view.

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Michael Rein,
Executive Director  

Michael has a Masters degree in Rehabilitation Administration from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.  He is married to Pam, and they have three children, Amos, Cassie, and Mitchel.  In his free time, Michael enjoys hunting and golf.  He is a Hunter Safety Instructor and also a 5th ward alderman for the City of Quincy.  Click here to email Michael.


Barbara Baker Chapin, Development Director

Barb has a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia.  She owns Diamond Cards, and she has a dog named Murphy who likes to hang out at the shop with her.  Barb enjoys reading, traveling, antiquing, and taking care of the shop.  Click here to email Barb.


Angela Dean, 
Business Services Director

Angie has a Bachelors degree in Accounting from Quincy University.  She is married to Scott, and they have two sons, Tyler and Conner. Angie enjoys reading and playing golf, although she gets to do very little of either with two active boys around!  Click here to email Angie.

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Mark Schmitz,
Associate Executive Director

Mark has a Masters of Social Work degree from University of Missouri-Columbia.  He is married to Susan, and they have one daughter, Clare.  Mark likes to play his guitar and listen to music in his free time (although Clare makes sure he doesn't have a lot of free time!)  Click here to email Mark.


Marcie Kramer, 
Human Resource Director

Marcie has a Bachelors degree in Marketing from the University of Northern Iowa.  She is married to Dan, and they have two children, Bryson and Kayla.  They also have a bunch of outdoor cats and three dogs.  Marcie enjoys spending time with her family which is a good thing because they keep her busy!  She also enjoys playing piano, scrapbooking, and decorating their home.  Click here to email Marcie.


Jessica Peters, Compliance and Clinical Admin. Director

Jessica has a Masters of Social Work degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia.  She is married to Shawn, and they are putting the finishing touches on their new house.  They have two cats, Phoebe and Jack.  She loves to scrapbook, sell Mary Kay cosmetics, and spoil her nieces and nephews.  Click here to email Jessica.

Joanne Dedert,

DD Services Director

Joanne has a Masters degree in Non-Profit Management from University of IllinoisSpringfield (formerly Sangamon State University).  She is married to Gary and they have a daughter, Lana (who is married to Mark); a step-grandson, Alex; a granddaughter Mackenzie and a grandson, Jacob.  In her free time, she enjoys traveling, family and quilting.  Click here to email Joanne.

 


Cindy Freels, Executive Secretary

Cindy has a Bachelors degree in Business Administration from The College of the Ozarks in Branson, Missouri.  She has one son, Taylor, and three cats, Tigger, Duchess, and D.C.  Cindy enjoys cooking, traveling, writing, and reading.  Click here to email Cindy.


Jolene Kiser, Vocational Rehab Coordinator

Jolene has a Masters of Social Work degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia.  She is married to Eric, and they have two daughters, Kate and Allison.  Jolene enjoys spending time with her family and friends, especially while enjoying the outdoors at their property in Missouri.  Click here to email Jolene.

 


Carmen Breeding, Residential Services Coordinator

Carmen has a Bachelors degree in Social Work from University of Illinois-Springfield.  She has five adult children and four grandchildren.  She also has three dogs, Taz, Princess, and Dolly.  Carmen enjoys reading, watching movies, and sewing.  Click here to email Carmen. 


Rich Zeidler,
Adult DD Services Coordinator

Rich has a Bachelors degree in Psychology from Quincy University.  He is married to Jan, and they have three children - Matt (who is married to Stephanie), Beth, and Chris - and one grandson, Holt.  Rich enjoys coaching soccer and fishing.  He is a member of the Quincy Exchange Club.  Click here to email Rich.


Alan Obert, Behavioral Health Coordinator

Alan has a Masters of Social Work degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia.  He has two dogs, Zeb and Sophie.  He also has cats, rabbits, and chickens.  He keeps busy with his extended family of seven brothers and sisters, their spouses, his 18 nieces and nephews, and two great-nieces!  He enjoys watching softball and baseball (a tried and true Cub fan no matter how bad they are!).  He also enjoys biking, camping, and volunteering.   Click here to email Alan.