Deanna Genske New Board Vice President of DSPN (Disability Service Provider Network)

Manitowoc WI., April 2, 2024 – Last month, Deanna Genske, Executive Director of Ascend Services, Inc., was voted in as the new Board Vice President of DSPN (Disability Service Provider) Network. DSPN is the state’s leading trade association for organizations that provide support to people with disabilities. DSPN represents the interests of disability service providers that provide both residential and non-residential services, including center-based and supported employment, job training and placement, competitive integrated employment, care management, Community Based Residential Facilities (CBRFs), Adult Family Homes (AFHs), supported living arrangements, day services, early intervention, and other services that enable people with disabilities and economic disadvantages to live and work in their local communities.
DSPN is organized as a private non-profit trade organization. This permits DSPN to engage in governmental advocacy, and advocate for its member organizations, and those with disabilities that the member organizations serve, at both federal and state levels. DSPN supports members with professional networks, news and legislative briefs, training opportunities, free online resources, and an unswerving commitment to creating a Wisconsin where every citizen can participate in community life. DSPN is governed by a Board of Directors, managed by a Chief Executive Officer, and has a small staff of employees. 
Deanna has been a member of the Board of Directors since January 2022 and has been very active in the organization’s efforts. In her new role, she will serve a two-year term and shall hold office until she accedes to the presidency. She shall accede to the office of President should that position become vacant or in two years. Upon completion of her term as Vice President/President-Elect, the Vice President/President-Elect shall serve a two-year term as President.
 
Deanna Genske, Executive Director
Ascend Services, Inc
2818 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc
920-682-4663 Ext. 111