Marshall-Starke Development Center Announces Rick Thompson as President and Chief Executive Officer

​The Marshall-Starke Development Center, Inc. ("MSDC") Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Rick Thompson has joined MSDC as President and Chief Executive Officer. Thompson succeeds Jodie Smith, who passed away after 30 years of service, with the last 4 years as MSDC's President and CEO. 

Thompson joins the organization after serving as Chief Executive Officer at Corvilla, Inc based in South Bend. He brings over 20 years of experience as a nonprofit executive, primarily serving individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities. 

"We are incredibly excited to have Rick join MSDC" said Adam Lukenbill, Chair of the MSDC Board of Directors. "He brings many years of experience, and we feel he is an excellent match with MSDC and its mission." 

Thompson said, "I am very excited for the opportunity to build on the legacy of those who have come before me and I look forward to leading the MSDC family in the years to come." 
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Thompson's appointment became effective November 29, 2021.