Decision Makers
Board of Directors
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Mansfield Division |
President & CEO |
Current |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
President & CEO |
Current |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Principal Executive Officer |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Senior Vice President & Cfo |
Current |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
CFO & Treasurer |
Current |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Vice President Finance |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Vice President & Chief Information Officer |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Vice President Human Resources |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Vice President |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Vice President, Marketing |
Current |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Manager, Advertising |
Former |
Mr. Wilkins joined the Company in 1990 as Personnel Manager of its Mansfield Division
and has served in various positions, most recently as Corporate Director of Human Resources.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Vice President Human Resources |
Current |
| Mansfield Division |
Director, HR |
Current |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Director, HR |
Former |
Mr. Pittenger joined the Company in 1993 and most recently was
Corporate Controller prior to his election as Assistant Treasurer in April 2008.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Vice President, Assistant Secretary & Assistant Treasurer |
Current |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Regional Sales Manager |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Research Assistant, Study Manager |
Current |
| University of Michigan |
BA In Psychology |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Project Manager |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Umacc |
Project Manager |
Current |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Project Manager |
Current |
| University of Michigan |
Masters Degree In Biostatistics |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Umacc |
Project Manager |
Current |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Project Manager |
Current |
| Western Michigan University |
Masters Degree In Applied Behavior Analysis |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Data Manager |
Current |
| Umacc |
Data Manager |
Current |
| University of Michigan |
|
Former |
| University of Detroit Mercy School of Law |
M.S. In Computer Information Systems |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Regional Sales Manager, Europe, Africa |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Manager, Sales, Engr Sys |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Consultant |
Current |
| Umacc |
Consultant |
Current |
| University of Minnesota |
Doctorate |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Psychologist, Study Coordinator |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Umacc |
Research Assistant |
Current |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Research Assistant |
Current |
| University of Michigan |
|
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Corporate Counsel and Secretary |
Current |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Board of Directors |
Current |
Ellen joined UMACC in 2005 as the Grant and Contracts Accountant. She has more than 10 years professional administrative experience with the U of M. Ellen has a B.B.A. and most recently completed her M.P.A. at the University of Michigan-Flint. In addition to her interest in financial analysis, her graduate work focused on the administrative implementation of policy, specifically HIPAA, and the evaluation of programs and services in the health care sector. Ellen has a diverse background in both the profit and non-profit sectors. Her interest in organizations that combined health care, research and academics are what brought her to the Center.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Accountant |
Current |
Fiona is a licensed clinical psychologist who trained at the University of Toronto. At UMACC, she conducts diagnostic evaluations, individual therapy, and she leads an integrated play group for young children with ASD. Fiona is also an ADI-R and ADOS trainer. In addition to her UMACC appointment, she is an Assistant Research Scientist at the University of Michigan Center for Human Growth and Development (CHGD). Fiona's research interests have focused on parenting children with mental health concerns and special needs. She is currently developing a measure to reliably assess the unique experiences and challenges faced by parents who are raising children with ASD.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Psychologist |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
International Sales Assistant |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Consultant |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Treasurer |
Current |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Treasurer |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
International Sales Assistant |
Current |
Our center administrator, Kathryn Larson, has been with UMACC since the center opened in 2001. Originally from Seattle, Kathryn has a B.A. in psychology from Evergreen State College in Olympia Washington. Her continued interest in psychology and her extensive experience in administration are a good match for the work she does here at UMACC.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Center Administrator |
Current |
| Umacc |
Center Administrator |
Current |
| The Evergreen State College |
B.A. In Psychology |
Former |
Kathy joined UMACC in September 2007. Her previous UM positions were in the Dept. of Psychology as an Administrative Assistant in the Developmental and Clinical Areas and as the Student Services Coordinator in the Graduate Office. She has extensive administrative, customer service and web design experience. She is responsible for patient services including phone intakes, appointments and billing issues, as well as various duties relative to the daily operation of the center.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Clinic Coordinator |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Research Assistant |
Current |
| Umacc |
Research Assistant |
Current |
| University of Michigan |
|
Former |
LeeAnne Green Snyder is a fully licensed clinical psychologist with specializations in pediatric neuropsychology and autism. She provided clinical diagnostic evaluations at UMACC and is now currently working as a consultant to the national Simons Simplex Collections (SSC) study. She also has research interests that include differential diagnosis and etiology of autism. LeeAnne has trained at the University of Connecticut, and previously worked at Children's Hospital of Michigan.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Psychologist, Consultant |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Research Assistant |
Current |
| Umacc |
Research Assistant |
Current |
| Children's Hospital |
|
Former |
| Emerson College |
|
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
International Sales Specialist |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
* |
Current |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Umacc |
Acting Director, Psychologist |
Current |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Psychologist |
Current |
| Umacc |
Psychologist |
Former |
| Howard University |
|
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Msw Intern |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Consultant |
Current |
Susan Risi is a psychologist with degrees in clinical and school psychology from Florida State University. She has published both in the areas of children's peer relations and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders. She is an author of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) that is used both in clinical practice and in research. She continues to work on improving and refining the ADOS as well as the Autism Diagnostic Interview (ADI-R). Dr. Risi has previously worked at the University of Chicago and the University of New Mexico
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Psychologist |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
International Sales Supervisor |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Research Assistant |
Current |
| Umacc |
Research Assistant |
Current |
| Pepperdine University |
BA In Psychology |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Chairman |
Current |
Ms. Harlan is employed by The J. M. Smucker Company, a Fortune 500 international food manufacturer and
distributor. During her service there since 1999, she has served in various senior executive capacities, and
currently is Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Prior to 1999, Ms. Harlan was a partner
at the Cleveland, Ohio law firm, Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Umacc |
Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry |
Current |
| University of Michigan |
Professor |
Current |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Director |
Current |
| University of Alberta |
|
Former |
| The University of North Carolina |
|
Former |
| University of Minnesota |
|
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Board of Directors |
Current |
Mary joined UMACC as Dr. Lord's secretary in June of 2004. She has extensive administrative experience in corporate, legal, international, immigration, and travel environments. In addition to her duties for Dr. Lord, she is responsible for the transcription and processing of clinical and research client reports.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Secretary |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The Gorman-Rupp Company |
Board of Directors |
Current |
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