Since 1968 the Brevard Achievement Center has been a leader in providing vocational
and social rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities. As a result of the
Brevard Achievement Center’s programs there are thousands of persons with disabilities who
today are successfully living and working in many communities. The Brevard Achievement Center
provides services in several Florida locations – including - Brevard County, Fort Walton Beach,
Pensacola and Fort Pierce. Services are also provided in Georgia and on the island of Puerto Rico.
The Center offers assistance to the community in many ways. Some of these include:
The Brevard Achievement Center is proud of their positive relationships with many businesses
and governmental agencies. Some of these include United States Air Force, United States Army, and the
United States Department of Agriculture.
But most important - the Brevard Achievement Center is proud of the many individuals with
disabilities who are successfully living and working in our communities!
Agency Leadership
Dayle Olson, President
Brevard Achievement Center since 1985
Responsible for all agency operations
Education:
Masters Degree: Major in Administration & Supervision, University of Central Florida
Bachelor Degree: Major in Special Education; Minor in Biology, Augustana College
Other experience includes:
Fort Dodge Public schools: Teacher / Supervisor, 9 years
Community Service / Associations:
Brevard Workforce Board: Board of Directors
FACT Team, Inc.: Board of Directors
Faith Lutheran Church: School Board; 2 years
Florida Association of Rehabilitation Facilities: Board of Directors
Certified Harp Therapy Practitioner
Ryan Rogers, Vice President Administration
Brevard Achievement Center since 1992
Responsible for the administrative functions including: Financial Management, Technology, Risk Management/Safety, Workers Compensation, Facilities & Business Practices.
Education:
Bachelor Degree: Major in Business Administration, Oral Roberts University
Community Service / Associations:
Leadership Brevard, Class of 1996
Special Gathering: Board of Directors
Voice of Truth Family Ministries Inc.: Board of Directors
Boy Scouts of America: Den Leader, Pack 337
Wayne Wells, Vice President Operations
Brevard Achievement Center since 1998
Responsible for the development and management of Federal Contracts under the Ability One program.
Education:
Bachelor Degree: Major in Finance, University of Central Florida
Associate Degree: Major in Business, Brevard Community College
Associate Degree: Engineering Specialist, Community College of the Air Force
Other experiences include:
22 years service in the United States Air Force
Community Service / Associations:
Military Affairs Council
Shirley Ebelink, Vice President Human Resources
Brevard Achievement Center since 2001
Responsible for Human Resources functions including: staffing, payroll, benefits, performance management, employee relations, compliance & training.
Education:
Bachelor of Science Degree: Major in Personnel & Labor Relations with a Minor in Psychology, University of Maryland
Other experiences include:
24 years in the Human Resources field
Community Service / Associations:
Brevard Achievement Center: Board of Directors (including Past Chair); 12 years
Society for HR Management: Member
Space Coast HR Association: Member (including Past Chair)
State of Florida Notary Public
Nancy Richards, Vice President Habilitation
Brevard Achievement Center since 2004
Responsible for programs including: Adult Day Training, Supported Living, Supported Employment & Community Based programs.
Education:
Masters Degree: Major in Child Development and Family Relations, University of Illinois
Bachelor Degree: Major in Education – Home Economics, Stout State University
Other experiences include:
Behavior Analysis & Consultation (12 + years), Owner/Management of Child Care Franchise, Vocational Consultation, Regional Training, Curriculum Development, Teacher (Public High Schools & Junior High Schools)
Rich Hurtado, Vice President Production
Brevard Achievement Center since 2005
Responsible for the vocational training of agency clients including production for the Respect of Florida program, sub-contracts & mail fulfillment services.
Education:
Business Management Program: Adelphi University
Electronic Technology: Suburban Technical School
Other experiences include:
USPS customer service & service delivery management
Community Service / Associations
Little League: Baseball Coach; Board member
Guide Dog Foundation: Raise & train guide dogs
South Hempstead Volunteer Fire Department: Search & Rescue
South Hempstead PAL: Volunteer baseball & softball umpire
Jennifer Secor, Vice President Employment
Brevard Achievement Center since 2007
Responsible for agency employment programs including: Community Employment, Vocational Assessment & Evaluation, Supported Employment, Transitional Support, On the Job Training, Ticket to Work and Sea-Land Work Incentives Planning and Assistance Program.
Education:
Bachelor Degree: Major in Human Services, University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh
Other Experience Includes:
14 years of Management Experience in the Human Services field
Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) since 2001
Community Service/Associations:
LEAD Brevard, Class of 2001, Member, Board of Directors
Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), Board of Directors Space Coast Chapter
Interagency Council of Brevard, Member
The Children’s Center, Volunteer
Titusville Area Chamber of Commerce, Member
Cocoa Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, Member
Melbourne-Palm Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, Member
Young Professionals of Brevard (YPB), Member
LEAD Brevard 4 under 40 Finalist
