Development Workshop, Inc Menu About Us Development Workshop is, first and foremost, a community rehabilitation program, providing vocational and independent living training and assistance in securing employment to individuals with disabilities or to those who are disadvantaged. Vision and Mission Vision Statement Development Workshop promotes a society that accepts, values, and utilizes the ability and potential of all people. Mission Statement To assist individuals who have a disability or who are disadvantaged to recognize and to achieve their chosen level of economic and social independence. Core Value Do the Right Thing Guiding Principles DWI has adopted nine guiding principles that lead each one of us to know what the right thing is to do. QUALITY, CHOICE, DIVERSITY, INTEGRITY, RESPECT, INDEPENDENCE, ACCOUNTABILITY, HOPE, and COURAGE As a DWI Champion, we demonstrate these values every day. They assist us in making daily decisions on how we conduct ourselves and ultimately achieve our mission. Quality People, Programs and Products since 1971 Our Story Since the early 1970's, Development Workshop and Compleat Angler have worked tirelessly to establish and maintain our performance-based track record of success manufacturing for private industry and the U.S. Government On any given day more than 100 people report for work at our three manufacturing facilities located in Eastern Idaho. More than 75% of our direct labor workforce is made up of individuals striving for greater independence. Development Workshop is a private, non-profit corporation. Historically, 95% of all revenue is derived from earned income – the remaining 5% is provided in the form of grants, charitable contributions, special events, and fundraisers. We manufacture a wide variety of products under contract for private industry including many prominent names in the sporting goods industry, automotive aftermarket, cosmetics, and government agencies like the U.S. Department of Energy, General Services Administration, U.S. Forest Service, Army Corps of Engineers, and Social Security Administration, among others. Our contract capabilities and expertise include custom injection molding, industrial sewing, assembly, packaging, warehousing, and fulfillment. Development Workshop, Inc. does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment of, employment in its programs. Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary Aids and Services Available Upon Request. The following history documents the early movements that led to the provision of vocational services for people with disabilities, including the formation and maturation of Development Workshop. Much of the language considered to be offensive by present standards has been left unedited to highlight the evolution of attitudes toward, and acceptance of, people with disabilities. 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s Leadership Team McKayla Matlack President and CEO MCKAYLA'S EMAIL Lori Gentillon Vice President Vocational Services LORI'S EMAIL Recia Cota Vice President Finance RECIA'S EMAIL Jackie Bierma Industrial Services Director JACKIE'S EMAIL Shirrie Brown Production Director SHIRRIE'S EMAIL Jo Nelson HR Director JO'S EMAIL Wes Dance Director of Adult Life WES'S EMAIL Randi Farmer Children's Program Director RANDI'S EMAIL Glenn Guzman Sales and Marketing Manager GLENN'S EMAIL Board of Directors The purpose of our Board of Directors is to further the mission of Development Workshop, Inc. by supporting and promoting the services and products offered, taking Board actions to establish corporate policies that guide the organization and develop a strategic plan to address the needs of the community and those served. Board Members meet monthly as a board and serve on one of three committees Fiscal, Personnel and Programs and External Activities. Current Board Members with their roles and committees listed: Todd DeVries, LMSW, Board Chair Executive Personnel and Programs, Chair Dennis Wilkinson, JD, Board Vice Chair Executive Personnel and Programs Angelica Guzman, CPA, Board Secretary Executive Personnel and Programs Kelly McCain, Past Board Chair Executive Fiscal Greg Barnes, Client Director External Activities Jon Bonnett Fiscal Teresa Clawson Personnel and Programs Steve Holt Fiscal Chad Johnson Personnel and Programs Tyler Johnson, Client Director External Activities David Mecham External Activities Rep. Jerald Raymond External Activities Janice Seargent External Activities, Chair Gerald Searle, CPA Fiscal, Chair Kary Ledbetter, EdD Executive Assistant, (Non Voting Member) Seeking Members with the following expertise for vacancies: Fundraising Marketing and Public Relations The Board meets the last Thursday of every month at 12:00 Noon (Except November, which meets the Thursday before Thanksgiving, and December is dark) BOARD MEETING ZOOM LINK Are you interested in supporting our mission? Click below to download a copy of the Board Membership Application Board Membership Application Home About Us Development Workshop, Inc. It is our mission to assist individuals who have a disability or who are disadvantaged to recognize and to achieve their chosen level of economic and social independence. Quick Links Outcomes & Financials Resources Careers News & Events Make a Donation Browse the site Social © 2021