Mission

To empower individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities.

Vision

Ardmore Enterprises believes each individual should determine the direction of his or her life.  Our role is to provide supports in a safe environment to help each person acquire the skills to make responsible choices, enjoy maximum self-sufficiency, and experience full community participation.

Ardmore Enterprises Inc. is a private, non-profit organization providing support to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities.  The organization operates from a core value system that believes that each individual should determine the direction of his or her life. Ardmore is committed to providing support with a safe environment, promoting choice, responsibility, maximum self-sufficiency and full community involvement.

Ardmore Enterprises was founded in 1963 to provide services to persons with mental retardation. As a result of PH 94-142- “Free Education for all Handicapped Children Act,” services for children were phased out by 1980 and presently Ardmore only supports adults with developmental disabilities.  In 1981, Ardmore expanded its operations to include a residential program.  Our Employment Services program currently serves 200 people 45 of whom are in Supported Employment.  We support approximately 50 people in Residential Services, in both Assisted Living Units (ALU’s) and Group Homes, and seven (7) people are supported in Family and Individual Support Services.  Ardmore owns and maintains all 12 ALU’s and Group Homes in addition to the building located on 5 acres on Lottsford Vista Road.

In each of its programs, through comprehensive clinical and community resources, Ardmore has successfully supported many individuals. We serve those needing periodic supports at a work site to those with challenging behaviors resulting from autism, traumatic brain injury, dementia, and other diagnoses. The goal of each of our services is to empower individuals in their efforts for full community integration and self determination.  Accomplishing these goals will lead to increased community participation and involvement for the persons served, enriching both their lives and the community as a whole.

Board Officers

• Patrick L. Carter, President
  Executive Vice President, Technical Specialties
• Eileen Baker, First Vice-President
  Contract Specialist, Harris Corp.
• Marilynn Riley, Secretary
  Retired, Deputy Director, DC Government
• David Ziobro, Treasurer
  Retired, Vice President – NASA Programs, Computer Sciences Corporation
  
  

Board Members

• Michael A. Ahearn
  Senior Vice President, Old Line Bank
• Gerald Byrd
  DLLR, Maintenance Engineer
• Barry M. Caison
  Project Manager, Ben Dyer Associates, Inc.
  
• Annette Carrington
  Retired, Risk Manager, US Dept. of Agriculture
• Freddie Cook
  Financial Advisor, Edward Jones Investment Firm
• Florence Hendershot
  Teacher, PG County Public School System
• Leslie Washington
  Addiction and Mental Health Division, Prince Georges County Government
• Linda R. Washington
  Retired, Chief of Records, National Center for Health Statistics
  
  

Chief Executive Officer, Daphne Pallozzi

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Ardmore Departments

Accounting Department - Susan Magaw

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Quality Assurance Department - Clarissa Mitchell

Clarissa Mitchell, Director of Quality Assurance for Ardmore Enterprises, has worked in the non-profit community for over 20 years. She received her education at Bowie State University and George Washington University. Clarissa has held senior management positions at Ardmore and Kennedy Institute. She is responsible for the overhaul and revamping of the QA department at Ardmore that has resulted in the company being viewed for having a top notch quality assurance program. Clarissa’s recent positions have been related to compliance and systems monitoring, statistical reporting, investigations, policy and procedure development, audits, database development and maintenance, and training over 3000 staff. She has experience in fundraising, advocacy, strategic planning and budgeting. Email Clarissa Mitchell

Residential Services Department - Stephanie Bell

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Employment Services Department - Tasha M. Dickerson-Johnson

Tasha M. Dickerson-Johnson is the Director of Employment Services. Ms. Johnson holds a Master of Professional Studies degree in Community Services Administration. Tasha has over 16 years of leadership experience in the planning, development, and delivery of multi-disciplinary services to individuals with multiple disabilities. She demonstrates unyielding commitment to program initiatives for self-advocacy, community involvement, and staff development. As the Director of Employment Services, Ms. Johnson oversees the Day Habilitation, Vocational and Supported Employment Programs. Email Tasha Johnson

Facilities & Maintenance Department - Krista Gronlund

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Department of Transportation Services - Robert Martin

Robert Martin is the Transportation Manager where he oversees the daily management of the Transportation Department. Robert has recently come to Ardmore and brings over 25 years of driving experience by way of the Bus/Trucking industry. Robert has been certified as a CDL driver for the past 20 years. During his tenure he has received training in safe and defensive driving courses and then utilized the skills that he gained to train hundreds of people on defensive driving and safety courses. Robert worked as an Assistant Project Manager in Transportation for Service Source where he initially worked with people who have various disabilities. From this experience he understands that it takes a special warmth and compassion to support people with disabilities. Robert has several years of experience as a supervisor and has earned various honors such as driver of the year. Robert is excited to be at Ardmore and looks forward to making a difference for people that we support. Email Robert Martin

Human Resources Department - Bianca Colbert

Bianca Colbert is the Manager of Human Resources at Ardmore Enterprises. She is currently pursuing her Bachelors of Science in Human Resources Management at the University of Phoenix /Axia College. She brings five years of dedicated experience as an HR professional in area non-profit organizations. Bianca has extensive experience with employee relations, recruiting, training and personnel management. Email Bianca Colbert