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ROI Staff
It takes a dedicated person to provide the special kind of care delivered by ROI. Selflessness and caring are two of the most important requirements.
ROI’s greatest asset is the character of the people who make up the organization. To the people we serve, they are more than assistants and caregivers; they are friends, companions, and confidants. To us, they are more than staff; they are a constant source of inspiration.
Currently, ROI employs over 300 people in a variety of positions, including direct care, nursing, and administration. Each team is led by a highly qualified Program Director and overseen by ROI’s Executive Director and Assistant Directors. Available positions are listed on our employment page.
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Directors
ROI’s staff is led by the directors, who provide leadership in both specific areas of expertise and overall administrative support.
Scott Schrum, Executive Director
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Scott has served as the Executive Director for ROI since 1988, and worked for ROI for five years prior to moving into the Director position. He has a BA and MA in psychology from Western Michigan University. Prior to working for ROI, he worked in special education and community mental health.
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Sue Grinder, Assistant Director for Finance and Property
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Sue Grinder joined ROI after nearly five years as the Business Manager for Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Prior to that, she spent eight years with National City in various positions and another seven years as Accounting Manager for Bill Knapp's General Office in Battle Creek. She is a Certified Bank Auditor and has served on the Board of Directors for local non-profit organizations.
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Bev Reed, Community Living Services (CLS) Program Director
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Bev joined the ROI team in 1988 as the CLS Program Director. Prior to her arrival in Michigan that same year, she was employed with the Specialized Training Program at the University of Oregon where she had previously earned a graduate degree in Special Education. Her employment in the mental health field has spanned twenty-five years in a variety of positions serving children and adults with disabilities in Ohio, Oregon, and Michigan. Each of the seven group homes in the CLS team attempt to provide a living situation that, as closely as possible, reflects each individual’s preferences.
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Susan Clayborn, Alternative Living Service (ALS) Program Director
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Susan has served as the ALS Program Director for ROI since 1990, and worked for ROI for five years prior to moving into the Program Director position. Her undergraduate degrees from Western Michigan University are in the fields of Psychology and Criminal Justice. Prior to working for ROI, she worked in special education, the Virginia mental health system, and residential services. The ALS team serves a wide variety of individuals with various disabilities, strengths, and desires. Two areas of focus are services to individuals with severe medical challenges and/or behavioral challenges.
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Douglas King, Personalized Living Services (PLS) Program Director
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Doug has worked in the Mental Health field for approximately 20 years. He has been a Program Director for 12 years. Prior to being a Program Director, Doug was a staff member of Project Outreach, a program designed to assist individuals with extremely challenging behaviors. He has a BA in psychology from Western Michigan University. The PLS team serves a vast array of individuals with various disabilities, strengths, and desires. The PLS team serves individuals in specialized residential settings and individuals who reside in our Supported Living Alternatives (SLA) program.
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Doug Thompson, Development Director
Tom Ihling, Property Management and Development Director
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