Foothills Industries is an economic development social enterprise Encircling, Encompassing and Enhancing the Lives of Individuals with Disabilities in McDowell County, North Carolina.
The Staff of Foothills believes that focusing upon the "Ability" of individuals with Disabilities is the pathway to strengthening them as individuals and enhancing their lives. Our Staff is committed to serving the needs of all individuals at Foothills Industries as well as striving each day to serve their families and our Community as a whole.
We encourage you to contact the Staff at Foothills and get to know us.
Foothills Industries — "Producing Excellent Medical Products."
CEO
Andrew is responsible for this entire social enterprise and reports to the Board of Directors. He has been given authority to manage the day-to-day operations which includes a service sector serving over 180 individuals with various disabilities and a growing manufacturing sector providing quality products to many well known customers.
Director of Services
Nancy is responsible for the oversight of all of our rehabilitative programs. She helps maintain national accreditation through CARF (Commission of Accreditation in Rehabilitation), as well as state licensure. She maintains our Medicaid enrollment and monitoring from our Local Management Entities and handles many organizational administrative duties.
Quality Manager
Ray is responsible for managing and maintaining the Quality Management System and meeting all regulatory requirements associated with ISO 13485 and FDA.
Account Coordinator / Product Realization / Customer Services
Dylan is the chief liaison with all of our manufacturing customers. He is a valuable member of our Production Development Team and our product specialist in medical components. Dylan also oversees the Safety Program for the entire program.
Production Manager, Medical Manufacturing
Under Michelle's leadership, all aspects of the manufacturing process are maintained, including Safety, Quality, Deliveries, Personnel, and the adherence to all regulatory requirements.
Service Coordinator
Cindy works with North Carolina Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (formerly VR) to help place individuals with barriers to employment into competitive jobs in the community. Her responsibilities include evaluation, work adjustment, job coaching, supplemental evaluations, and follow-up. Cindy also assists with Health and Safety for the entire program.
Director of Pre-ETS
Carla supervises and coordinates the Pre – Employment Transition Services classes at McDowell, Rutherford and Burke County High Schools. Carla has worked with the Pre-ETS Program since 2017 as an instructor and was promoted to the role of Coordinator, then Director.
Pre-ETS Instructor
Todd assists qualified students to focus on a vocational direction of their interest, offer instruction in self-advocacy and self-determination, job exploration counseling, work-based learning experiences, counseling on post-secondary educational programs, and workplace readiness training. The Pre-ETS program helps stud
Pre-ETS Instructor
Todd assists qualified students to focus on a vocational direction of their interest, offer instruction in self-advocacy and self-determination, job exploration counseling, work-based learning experiences, counseling on post-secondary educational programs, and workplace readiness training. The Pre-ETS program helps students to improve their knowledge of employment options related to their interests, college availability and their rights and responsibilities as an adult with disabilities in the workforce.
Pre-ETS Instructor
Grace assists qualified students to focus on a vocational direction of their interest, offer instruction in self-advocacy and self-determination, job exploration counseling, work-based learning experiences, counseling on post-secondary educational programs, and workplace readiness training. The Pre-ETS program helps stu
Pre-ETS Instructor
Grace assists qualified students to focus on a vocational direction of their interest, offer instruction in self-advocacy and self-determination, job exploration counseling, work-based learning experiences, counseling on post-secondary educational programs, and workplace readiness training. The Pre-ETS program helps students to improve their knowledge of employment options related to their interests, college availability and their rights and responsibilities as an adult with disabilities in the workforce.
Pre-ETS Instructor
Claudia assists qualified students to focus on a vocational direction of their interest, offer instruction in self-advocacy and self-determination, job exploration counseling, work-based learning experiences, counseling on post-secondary educational programs, and workplace readiness training. The Pre-ETS program helps s
Pre-ETS Instructor
Claudia assists qualified students to focus on a vocational direction of their interest, offer instruction in self-advocacy and self-determination, job exploration counseling, work-based learning experiences, counseling on post-secondary educational programs, and workplace readiness training. The Pre-ETS program helps students to improve their knowledge of employment options related to their interests, college availability and their rights and responsibilities as an adult with disabilities in the workforce.
Pre-ETS Instructors
Hannah and Francisco assist qualified students to focus on a vocational direction of their interest, offer instruction in self-advocacy and self-determination, job exploration counseling, work-based learning experiences, counseling on post-secondary educational programs, and workplace readiness training. The Pre-ETS pr
Pre-ETS Instructors
Hannah and Francisco assist qualified students to focus on a vocational direction of their interest, offer instruction in self-advocacy and self-determination, job exploration counseling, work-based learning experiences, counseling on post-secondary educational programs, and workplace readiness training. The Pre-ETS program helps students to improve their knowledge of employment options related to their interests, college availability and their rights and responsibilities as an adult with disabilities in the workforce.
Pre-ETS Instructors
Teresa assists qualified students to focus on a vocational direction of their interest, offer instruction in self-advocacy and self-determination, job exploration counseling, work-based learning experiences, counseling on post-secondary educational programs, and workplace readiness training. The Pre-ETS program helps
Pre-ETS Instructors
Teresa assists qualified students to focus on a vocational direction of their interest, offer instruction in self-advocacy and self-determination, job exploration counseling, work-based learning experiences, counseling on post-secondary educational programs, and workplace readiness training. The Pre-ETS program helps students to improve their knowledge of employment options related to their interests, college availability and their rights and responsibilities as an adult with disabilities in the workforce.
Pre-ETS Instructors
Savannah assists qualified students to focus on a vocational direction of their interest, offer instruction in self-advocacy and self-determination, job exploration counseling, work-based learning experiences, counseling on post-secondary educational programs, and workplace readiness training. The Pre-ETS program
Pre-ETS Instructors
Savannah assists qualified students to focus on a vocational direction of their interest, offer instruction in self-advocacy and self-determination, job exploration counseling, work-based learning experiences, counseling on post-secondary educational programs, and workplace readiness training. The Pre-ETS program helps students to improve their knowledge of employment options related to their interests, college availability and their rights and responsibilities as an adult with disabilities in the workforce.
Pre-ETS Instructors
Misty assists qualified students to focus on a vocational direction of their interest, offer instruction in self-advocacy and self-determination, job exploration counseling, work-based learning experiences, counseling on post-secondary educational programs, and workplace readiness training. The Pre-ETS program hel
Pre-ETS Instructors
Misty assists qualified students to focus on a vocational direction of their interest, offer instruction in self-advocacy and self-determination, job exploration counseling, work-based learning experiences, counseling on post-secondary educational programs, and workplace readiness training. The Pre-ETS program helps students to improve their knowledge of employment options related to their interests, college availability and their rights and responsibilities as an adult with disabilities in the workforce.
Pre-ETS Community Experiences/Job Sampling Specialist
Mark assists the Pre-ETS students with Job Sampling and Job Shadowing, as well as serving as a Job Coach for individual participating in services in the community.
EIPD Placement & Pre-ETS Administrative Specialist
Kim provides job coaching and supported employment services to individuals referred through Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (formerly VR) as well as assists Pre-ETS students to focus on their interest through classroom activities, off-site experiences and other activities.
Bookkeeper, IT Support
Jack is responsible for accounting and IT support.
Office Manager
Kristie is known as the voice of Foothills with her receptionist’s duties. She oversees a host of office functions including accounts receivable, employee benefits, staff payroll and personnel records administration.
Foothills Industries is fortunate to have a very competent and dedicated Board of Directors. This diverse group of talented individuals represents a broad section of our community and all have the common interest of wanting the best opportunities for Adults with Disabilities.
Retired Foothills Industries CEO
Human Resources Manager
Retired Manufacturing Manager
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