InReach Executive and Leadership Team

Deanna Dycus, the Chief Financial Officer at InReach, directs all financial operations and fiscal strategy. Overseeing budgeting, financial reporting, and resource allocation, Dycus ensures the organization's financial health and sustainability. This leadership role involves managing financial compliance and optimizing financial performance to support InReach's mission of empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. By maintaining robust financial controls, Deanna Dycus directly contributes to the effective delivery of housing, employment, and community support services across the Charlotte/Mecklenburg area and surrounding counties. The Chief Financial Officer's oversight extends to all financial aspects, ensuring resources are strategically deployed to serve over 1,200 children and adults annually and support the First In Families project.

Lori Gougeon, the President at InReach, spearheads the organization's overall strategic direction and vision. Guiding the executive team, Gougeon ensures alignment with InReach's core mission of providing housing, employment, and community support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This executive leadership role involves fostering key partnerships, driving organizational growth, and championing the empowerment of over 1,200 children and adults annually. By setting the strategic course, Lori Gougeon directly influences the expansion of innovative community activities and the sustained support for families through projects like First In Families. The President's oversight extends to all facets of the organization, ensuring a unified approach to serving the Charlotte/Mecklenburg area and surrounding counties with exceptional care and dedication.

Todd Drye, the Chief Human Resources Officer at InReach, architects the organization's human capital strategy and talent management initiatives. Overseeing recruitment, employee relations, compensation, and benefits, Drye cultivates a supportive and high-performing work environment. This critical role ensures InReach attracts and retains dedicated professionals essential for delivering tailored care management, employment support, and residential services. By fostering a positive organizational culture, Todd Drye directly enhances the capacity to empower over 1,200 children and adults annually. The Chief Human Resources Officer's focus includes developing training programs and ensuring compliance with all labor regulations, thereby strengthening the foundation for InReach's innovative community activities and family support projects.

Deborah Shiflett, the Chief Operations Officer at InReach, directs the execution of all service delivery operations and program management. Overseeing residential services, employment support, and community activities, Shiflett ensures the efficient and effective implementation of InReach's mission. This leadership position involves optimizing operational workflows and resource deployment to maximize impact for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. By driving operational excellence, Deborah Shiflett directly supports the empowerment of over 1,200 children and adults annually across the Charlotte/Mecklenburg area. The Chief Operations Officer's responsibilities include enhancing the quality of tailored care management and ensuring seamless integration of services, thereby reinforcing InReach's commitment to fostering inclusion and supporting families through initiatives like First In Families.