Meet our team

Jim Ruedin
Executive Director

As our Executive Director, Jim has spent the last 28 years supporting people with disabilities. Much of that time was spent in case management for people with developmental disabilities. He was a case manager in St. Louis County, supervised an assessment team for the St. Louis region and case management teams in Jefferson and St. Charles counties. He also served as the Director of Case Management in Lincoln County. Early in his career, he provided residential and supported employment services to children with serious emotional disorders.

Gina Licameli
Director of Operations

Gina Licameli joined the Delta Center team in 2018. Starting her career in the non-profit financial industry years ago, Gina brings over 20 years of experience to her position as the Director of Operations.

As Director of Operations, she is responsible for managing the organization’s fiscal administration, office operations, and human resources.

Gina is proud of the work done at Delta Center and is committed to her role in the organizational mission of supporting individuals with disabilities to live independently in their homes and communities.

Stacey Leiling
Director of Development

Stacey Leiling joined Delta Center in January of 2026 as our Director of Development.  With her advancing strategies she hopes to expand our impact and ensure sustainable support for our work. With a strong background in relationship-building in the nonprofit sector, Stacey is passionate about connecting mission to community and creating opportunities for donors to make a meaningful difference. She looks forward to partnering with staff, board, and community stakeholders to help advance the organization’s reach.

Sara Devine
Director of Programs and Services

Sara Devine is our Manager of Consumer-Directed Services. She has over 12 years of experience in the disability field, working in a variety of positions from direct care staff, case management, educator and program coordinator. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from UMSL and a Master’s Degree in Non Profit Administration from Lindenwood University.

Sara is a strong advocate for people of all abilities. Her passion for this field crosses into her personal life as well, where she is a volunteer with the local library delivering books to a home-bound senior.

Amanda Kerley
Veteran Program Manager

Amanda Kerley is part of our Leadership Team and in her role as Veteran Program Manager, she works with Veterans living in Missouri and Illinois. Amanda has been with Delta Center since 2011. She graduated from Maryville University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, which makes her a natural asset to Delta Center.

Alyssa Schafer
Payroll Manager

Alyssa Schafer is our Payroll Manager at Delta Center. She manages the payroll, employer tax and billing – related to Consumer Directed Services. She has been with Delta Center since 2019.

Alyssa grew up in Central Illinois (halfway between St. Louis and Chicago).  She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from MacMurray College in 2010 and moved to St. Louis shortly afterward.  Alyssa has 10 years of experience working in Payroll.

Tanith Swinney
Operations Manager

Tanith Swinney is our Operations Manager providing support to all staff at DCIL. She joined the team in July 2023 and comes with 10+ years of experience in IT, accounting, reporting, and business support. Tanith was born and raised in Seattle, Washington. She currently resides in St. Charles County and is dedicated to her family, the community, and Delta Center.

Tanith is the proud mother of 4 boys, ranging from 9 years to 24 years old. To say they keep her busy is an understatement. Between school, sports, and extra curriculum activities Tanith is worn out by the end of the day. She says she wouldn’t trade this time for anything! She is so happy that she works for a company that allows her the flexibility to spend time with her children and support them in their lives.

Keisha Jefferson
HR Coordinator

Meet Keisha – HR Professional & People Champion

Keisha brings with her over 15 years of leadership and Human Resources experience. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources and Business Management, as well as an Associate’s degree in Computer and Electronics Engineering Technology.

Known as the voice of the people, Keisha is passionate about creating positive workplace experiences and fostering strong, supportive connections with those around her.

Outside of work, Keisha is a proud wife, devoted mother, and a SiStar to many through her active membership within  her organization The Order of the Eastern Star.

Her door is always open—so don’t hesitate to stop by and say hello! 😊

Brittany Cheatham
Lead Options Counselor

Brittany Cheatham was born and raised in St. Louis, MO. She received her bachelor’s degree from Maryville University of Saint Louis in Rehabilitation Services with an emphasis in Psychiatric Rehabilitation.  She received her Master’s Degree from Concordia University in Public Health with emphasis in Community health education. Brittany has worked in social services for 12 years.

Amy Burrows
VDC Options Counselor

Amy has been with DCIL since May of 2025. She has 22 years of leadership experience in the US Army, and much of my career has focused on Soldier care.  Amy was an Army Medic (EMT-B) that has worked as a Suicide Prevention Program Liaison, an educator, operations manager, and Human Resource Specialist. She obtained her associate’s degree from Purdue Global University and retired from the US Army in July 2025. She looks forward to being able to continue to service our Veteran population and support their needs.

Makenzi Donaldson
VDC Options Counselor

Makenzi is a dedicated and compassionate VDC Options Counselor working with Veteran’s at Delta Center. Makenzi joined Delta Center in August 2023. She received her bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Missouri-Saint Louis (UMSL). Her professional journey has been marked by a particular dedication to addressing women’s issues, and she has garnered valuable experience in aiding women as they reintegrate into society following incarceration. Makenzi’s passion extends beyond her role as a case manager; she actively seeks to connect clients with essential community resources, ensuring a holistic approach to their well-being.

Jennifer Bales
VDC Options Counselor

VDC Options Counselor, Jennifer Bales, feels it is her life’s mission to help others. She graduated from Buena Vista University in Iowa in 1988, and began her social work mission in that state. She moved to the St. Louis region in 1989, and has continued to work as a social worker for the past 30 years. She is now dedicated to supporting consumers/employers in the St. Charles, Lincoln and Warren County areas.

Tracy Kondla
VDC Options Counselor

Tracy comes to Delta Center with more than 28 years of experience in social services. The common theme throughout her career has been her dedication to advocating for people with all types disabilities.  To ensure they have access to choices and opportunities to live life on their own terms as independently as possible.

She obtained her bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University in Washington DC and her master’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis. In her free time, she enjoys soaking up every minute of her time with her fun, loving, fiercely independent 2 year old daughter. As a family, they enjoy anything involving the outdoors from water sports to hiking to gardening.  In addition, her husband in his free time is a fiddle player in an old time string band and they are a part of an awesome contra dance community. They share their home with their beloved dog Blanco, and two cats Rocky and Edmund.

Erin Riedle
VDC Options Counselor

Erin Riedle comes to Delta Center with 9 years of experience working with people with physical and developmental disabilities of all ages in multiple settings. She graduated from MacMurray College with a degree in Special Education in 2012. Erin grew up in a small central Illinois town, but now enjoys living in St. Louis with her husband, 3 cats and many plants.

Elizabeth “Liz” Wright
FMS Payroll Specialist

Liz Wright is our FMS payroll specialist, she joined Delta Center in November 2022. Liz was born and raised in St. Louis. She graduated from Webster University with a BA in English. Liz went on to get her master’s degree in counseling and psychology in Seattle, Washington. She has worked intermittently for a local accountant and comes to Delta Center with over a decade of accounting experience.

Kathy Schopp
CDS Payroll Specialist

Kathy has over 30 years accounting experience, as well as her Bachelors’ Degree from St. Louis University.

Stephanie Burton
VDC Payroll Specialist

Stephanie grew up in Hazelwood, Missouri. And received her  Associates Degree from St. Louis Community College. Stephanie went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree from Lindenwood  University. She has been working in the social work field for over eight years. She enjoys spending time with her family and reading.

Lisa Ezeamii
Advocacy Coordinator

Advocacy Coordinator Lisa Ezeamii holds a degree in social work, and is also a certified parent educator, a personal growth instructor, and a life coach. She loves teaching and encouraging people to recognize and utilize their personal power, to live their most fulfilling lives. She has worked for Delta Center for more than 10 years.

Michael Anderson
ILS– Transition Specialist

Michael did not start his journey the traditional way by going to college and entering the workforce. It started from a spinal cord injury in 1987 when he was 21 years old. Michael states, “I went from being a hardworking, abled bodied person to a person with a severe disability who did not understand how to care for myself. I was frustrated, confused and scared because I didn’t have any answers.”
Michael then met a gentleman who taught him how to deal with the issues he had adjusting to his disability. He was so grateful to have his independence back that he volunteered for a Center for Independent Living. In doing so, he found his purpose to motivate others with a disability

Andrea Briggs
Independent Living Specialist

Independent Living Specialist Andrea Briggs is a St. Louis, Missouri Native and has been with Delta Center since 2019.  For over 20 years, Andrea has been committed to supporting adults and children in need.  Andrea earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Missouri St. Louis and has worked in the mental health and child welfare fields.

Sherron Lomax
Independent Living Specialist

Independent Living Specialist Sherron Lomax graduated from the University of Missouri St. Louis. She has worked in Social Services for more than 18 years. She has worked to protect abused children, and children with disabilities. She also spent several years working with homeless individuals and families.

April Mason-Donovan
Deaf/Hard of Hearing Coordinator

April Mason-Donovan joined the Delta Center in December 2022 with a Master degree in Social Work form Missouri State University and a Bachelor in Social Work from University of Missouri – St. Louis, along with more than 25 years of related social services with the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind and other disabilities in the area of Vocational Rehabilitation, Employment, Education, Assistive Technology, Telecommunication services, Advocacy, Transition, and myriad of others. April loves to provide educational workshops and presentations! April is Deaf and is fluent in American Sign Language and has a huge heart for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing community.

April is married to a wonderful husband, with whom she shares a beautiful daughter, two older stepsons, a son from a previous marriage, along with a cute mini-Aussie/Border Collie dog named Corky. April enjoys socializing with close friends, being with family, reading, cooking, and going to winery if time permits. Even though she was born in Mobile, Alabama, her heart remains with St. Louis! Go Blues, Cardinals, and sometime Auburn!!

Shana Newsom
Equipment Exchange Program Coordinator

Shana Newsom is our Equipment Exchange Program Coordinator. Shana was born and raised in St. Louis, MO. Her personal goals are to get better with self-care and to live a healthier lifestyle. Professionally, she is happy to be a part of this great Delta Center team and wants to continue to grow the Equipment Exchange Program. Shana wants to help as many people as possible live their most independent life.

Shana loves spending time with her teen twins, her dogs (Dolce and Gabbana), family and friends.

Justin Knight
Intake Specialist

Justin joined the team in October 2025. He is a St Louis native and outdoor enthusiast who worked construction before experiencing a spinal cord injury in 2004. Justin received an associate’s degree in teaching in 2010. Spent 11 years contracted with various companies as a customer service quality assurance team lead, trainer and coach. Before coming to DCIL, he spent a year with the enrollment assistance program through the centers for Medicare and Medicaid. He lives with his wife in O’Fallon and have three kids and two grandbabies.

His knowledge and experience of being a CDS consumer will bring loads of value to DCIL!

Stefanie Newman
Operations Support Specialist

Stefanie currently lives in St. Charles County with her husband. She has made a career in the administrative field and has experience in Customer Service & Quality Control. Stefanie joined DCIL in November 2025.  She will focus on office operations, ensuring that things run smoothly. With years of experience, she is proficient with a proven ability to support the DCIL team and everyone she meets. 

Stefanie loves helping others in what ever way she can.

Ronnae Armstrong
Billing Specialist

Meet Ronnae, she joined DCIL in November 2025.  She comes with 8+ years of experience in health insurance, billing, and customer support.  She is passionate about accurate and efficient billing.  Ronnae’s goal is to deliver top-notch billing services with a focus on precision and transparency with a personal touch.  Her focus will be on providing end-to-end billing solutions and looking forward to the unique challenges DCIL billing provides.

Ronnae was born and raised in St. Louis and is a proud mother of four children plus a fur baby!