Meet the IVI Team
Stephanie Kessler
Executive Director
Stephanie received her Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Administration from Southern Illinois University and has over 20 years of experience supporting individuals who have intellectual, developmental, sensory, emotional and physical disabilities. Additionally, Stephanie also serves as a surveyor for the international accrediting body the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, also known as CARF. Stephanie became the Executive Director in January 2017.
Hannah Boswell
Home Based Services Director
Hannah has a Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on Occupational Therapy from Governors State University and received a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Administration from Southern Illinois University in 2021. Hannah has years of experience working in the field with individuals who have intellectual, developmental, sensory, emotional and physical disabilities. Hanna has been employed by Illinois Valley Industries for 10 years and became the Home Based Services Director in July 2017.
Nicholas Peters
Community Employment Specialist
Nick completed his Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus in Human and Educational Behavior at Illinois State University. Nick has years of experience working with people who have intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities. "My favorite aspect of being our Community Employment Specialist is integrating our talented individuals with businesses in the community who can use their skills."
Rosemary Ferrara
Community Living Director
Mary has worked with individuals who have intellectual, developmental, sensory, emotional and physical disabilities starting in 2000. Mary became the Community Living Director in 2021. "What I love about my job is spending time with the clients and learning about each individual person."
