Nate graduated from Kent State with a bachelor's in marketing and has spent over 24 years working with the OOD.  Through this work, he gained inspiration through his clients, teaching them to learn independence, providing positive influences and support, and allowing them to create a better future.  Nate and his wife have three children and he is a YMCA board member.  In his free time he enjoys golfing, fishing and coaching his kid's sports.

Tammy has spent over 26 years working with the OOD and had a variety of work experiences before entering the rehabilitation field in 1998.  She has been married to her husband Bill for 37 years and they share 2 daughters and 4 grandchildren.  She is a VFW auxiliary trustee and has been a partner/co-owner/CFO for AEC since 2006.

Dom is a 2014 graduate of Kent State University with a bachelor’s degree in Sports Administration and a Minor in Business. He is a huge Cleveland sports fan and is an avid fan of Mixed Martial Arts and Professional Wrestling.  Dom leads our team of job developers and helps clients obtain employment by teaching job seeking skills, applying for open positions, interviewing supports, and resume creation.

Paula has spent the past 15 years of her career dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve their goals. She began as a pre-school enrichment teacher for five years, which provided a strong foundation for her current role as a Job Development Coach.  Paula's passion for helping others and her commitment to continuous learning, fueled by her education at Ohio University drive her to constantly improve and empower those around her.

Allyson has been with Advanced Employment Connection for 7 years as a job coach and job developer. She graduated from Muskingum University with a bachelor’s degree in health administration and public health.  Allyson takes pride in making a change in clients lives that will last a life time. In her free time she enjoys attending country music concerts, and taking her dog on walks. 

Sal graduated from Kent State in 1976 with a BA in Criminology and went on to work for the Summit County Probation Department for 31 years as a line officer, then supervisor.  During this time he also helped to write the Policy and Procedure Manual for the Probation Department.  Sal loves sports (especially golf) and Ohio State Football. His passion is watching granddaughters participate in sports.

JoAnn has worked with AEC since 2018 and prior to that, was a school teacher at Canton City Schools.  She has BA in Education and a Gifted Endorsement and is married with 2 adult sons and 5 grandchildren.  In her free time, JoAnn is passionate about her faith and spending time with her family camping.

David graduated from Grove City College and spent 34 years teaching high school math and coaching football/baseball.  He has been married to his wife, Missy, for 32 wonderful years and they have two great boys.  He enjoys golfing, working out, and watching a variety of local sports teams (especially the Buckeyes).  As a job developer at AEC,  David is looking forward to helping people connect to a rewarding career!

Mike has a BS in Industrial Supervision from the University of Houston and retired from the Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities after 22 years of service. Through his work at SCBDD he enjoyed helping countless numbers of individuals become more independent in their lives.  Mike and his wife, Bonnie, have two grown children, Andy and Jessica. In his spare time he plays golf, pickleball and works out at the North Canton YMCA. 

Tracy graduated from Liberty University receiving her bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies of Psychology and Educational Ministry. She and her husband of 22+ years have two young adults sons whom she homeschooled for 14 years. She enjoys self-publishing faith based content in her free time. 

Christy has worked with AEC since the summer of 2024 and also works as a full-time Job Coach at Stark County Learning Center for the transition learning center (TLC) classes.  She is a very proud mom of 2 beautiful daughters, McKayla (27) who just got married this past June, and Madison (24) who just got engaged at the end of last year.  In her free time she enjoys working in the yard, shopping with friends, and spending time with her girls.

Originally from Canton, Ohio, Phillip is the youngest of three and a graduate of The Ohio State University.  A huge animal lover, Phillip adores all animals but has a special soft spot for Boston Terriers. He is passionate about making a difference and loves helping people—whether it’s through work, lending a hand to a friend, or just brightening someone’s day.