GUARDIANSHIP SERVICE BOARD
Meet Our Team
LINDSAY DRERUP
Lindsay is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervision designation. She graduated from The Ohio State University with her Bachelor’s and Master’s of Social Work. Prior to joining the GSB she has experience working with Ohio Medicaid consumers receiving home and community based services with a focus on the aging population.
LINDSAY DRERUP, LISW-S
CLINICAL MANAGER
JACK R. KULLMAN JR.
Attorney Kullman is a graduate of Miami University, and Capital University. Jack spent the early years of his legal career as a Hearing Officer with the Ohio Department of Liquor Control; in 1984 he joined the staff of the Tenth District Court of Appeals as the first appellate magistrate in the State of Ohio; in 1987 he was appointed Court Administrator of the Tenth District, a position he held until his retirement in 2014. In 2015 Jack paused retirement to serve as the Director of the Guardianship Service Board.
JACK R. KULLMAN JR.
DIRECTOR
KAREN WALDROP
KAREN WALDROP
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
MARK RUHE
Mark is a Licensed Independent Social Worker who earned his Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Miami University and Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University. Prior to joining the GSB he worked with children and families within the child welfare system. Mark enjoys working with youth transitioning to adulthood, engaging families in treatment, and guiding others through complex social systems.
MARK RUHE, MSW, LISW-S
TEAM LEAD
DEENA RICHARD
Deena is a licensed Social Worker who graduated from Capital University with a Bachelors in Social Work. Prior to coming to the GSB, she worked in the community serving school-aged children and their families to address emotional and behavioral issues and with adults with dual diagnoses in an office-based intensive outpatient program.
DEENA RICHARD-TIPPIE, LSW
TEAM LEAD
KATRINA SLEE
Katrina is the Administrative Assistant to the Chief Operations Officer. She is a master organizer with customer service and social services experience. She has her degree in Business Office Administration from Columbus State Community College. Katrina shares her advanced computer proficiency and talented photography skills at the GSB, as evidenced by this website.
KATRINA SLEE
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
CARLISA MADISON
Carlisa Madison comes from a Human Service background previously working as a Vocational Rehabilitation Career Consultant. Carlisa earned her Bachelor of Technical Management, Concentration Human Resources in 2011 from DeVry University. She enjoys being an advocate for individuals with disabilities and other barriers. Nothing is more rewarding to her than assisting individuals develop the necessary skills to maintain a healthy, vibrant lifestyle.
CARLISA MADISON
SOCIAL SERVICES ASSISTANT
VOLUNTEER VISITOR COORDINATOR
SARA HARTLEY
Sara is a licensed social worker with over 10 years of experience. She has worked with preschool aged children in collaboration with a local school district focusing on behaviors. Prior to joining the GSB she worked with the mental health population providing case management and counseling with individuals with mental health and addictive diseases.
SARA HARTLEY, LSW
HOSPITAL LIAISON
ASHLEY LYNCH
Ashley obtained her Bachelors of Arts and Sciences in Paralegal Studies from Kent State University. Prior to completing her Bachelors degree Ashley received her Associates degree in Paralegal Studies from Columbus State Community College. Ashley is excited to take on the role of Intake Specialist and continue to help her community thrive.
ASHLEY LYNCH
INTAKE SPECIALIST/PARALEGAL
MOLLY BETZ
Molly is a licensed independent social worker and a graduate from The Ohio State University and New York University, with a bachelors and masters in social work respectively. She has a primary focus in advocacy, policy, and integration of care. Molly has a history of working with children and families providing therapeutic services and has a passion for advocating for those in need.
MOLLY BETZ, LISW-S
SOCIAL WORKER
MARTA GOODRICH
Marta has a Bachelor of Science in Social Work and a Minor in Substance Misuse and Addiction from The Ohio State University. Prior to joining the GSB, she was a legal assistant to a probate attorney with a focus on guardianship and estate practice. She has experience working with veterans, the aging, individuals suffering from mental health disorders and substance misuse. Marta’s drive to be a social worker stems from a passion to improve the quality of life of those she serves by caring about each person and respecting the inherent dignity and worth of all people.
MARTA GOODRICH, LSW
SOCIAL WORKER
KALEIGH HALL
Kaleigh is a licensed social worker who graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelors and a Masters in Social Work respectively. She has a primary focus in Health and Aging. Kaleigh enjoys volunteering and working with veterans, the elderly, and clients with mental health diagnosis.
KALEIGH HALL, MSW, LSW
SOCIAL WORKER
BRITTNEY GILABERT
Brittney is a Licensed Social Worker, she received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Ohio Dominican University and Master's of Social Work from the Ohio State University. Prior to working at the GSB, Brittney served the community as a Case Manager and Clinician working with children, adults and families.
BRITTNEY SCHAFER,
MSW, LSW
SOCIAL WORKER
HASSAN SHUKRI
Hassan is a licensed social worker who graduated from Capital University and The Ohio State University with a Bachelors and a Masters in Social Work respectively. Prior to joining the GSB, Hassan provided community resources to at-risk youth and worked on a multidisciplinary teams. These services assisted his client’s with their educational, developmental, and social skill sets.
HASSAN SHUKRI,
MSW, LSW
SOCIAL WORKER
KIMBERLY JORDAN DABNEY
Kimberly is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with many years of social work experience. She earned a Master’s in Social Administration at Case Western Reserve University and a Bachelor’s in Education at Bowling Green State University. Prior to pursuing a career in social work, she worked as an educator. Kimberly has a special interest in the aging population and their caregivers.
KIMBERLY JORDAN DABNEY, MSSA, LISW-S
SOCIAL WORKER
ETHAN LANDAU
Ethan Landau is a Paralegal who earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from Otterbein University and Paralegal Certificate from Capital University Law School. Prior to joining GSB, Ethan worked in a variety of compliance, accounting, and regulatory roles in both the Restaurant Hospitality Industry, Legal Industry, and Pharmaceutical Industry. Ethan joins us with the hope of helping the public and seeing the community thrive through the services we provide.
ETHAN LANDAU
PARALEGAL - HOSPITAL/FISCAL
MEGAN TAKOS
Megan is a Licensed Social Worker who graduated from Ohio University with a Bachelor's in Social Work. Prior to joining the GSB team, she worked with children and families in the child welfare system. She has experience working with individuals with cognitive impairments, mental health disorders, and substance abuse disorders. Megan is passionate about advocating for and supporting clients to help them achieve a successful, fulfilling life.
MEGAN TAKOS, LSW
SOCIAL WORKER
CHAYLA WEAVER
Chayla is a Licensed Social Worker who holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Work degree from The Ohio State University. Prior to joining the GSB, she worked directly with at risk youth, elementary school social work and provided community resources for individuals in adult education programs. Chayla has been able to work with various populations in the community and prides herself on creating safe spaces for everyone she serves.
CHAYLA WEAVER, LSW
SOCIAL WORKER
KEVIN CURRY
Kevin has over 16 years of office administration experience within the Healthcare Industry and has received his Associates Degree in Business Management from Columbus State Community College and his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Franklin University. Kevin is excited to use his industry experience to take on the role of Clinical Administrative Assistant to meet the needs of the clinicians and community.
KEVIN CURRY
CLINICAL ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT
CANDACE COOPER
Candace is the receptionist who comes to the GSB with years of administrative and office experience.