President & Chief Executive Officer

Sunshine Communities

For more than 75 years, Sunshine Communities has kept a simple promise. Every person, whatever their abilities, deserves a life full of friends, purpose, and belonging. Sunshine Communities is a faith-based nonprofit serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Today Sunshine supports 281 people. They live in campus and community homes, take part in day and job programs, and work in local shops. Sunshine is also the only provider in Northwest Ohio for people with disabilities who need a ventilator to breathe.

Sunshine is ready for its next leader. Operations have grown stronger over the past three years, leading to one of the best performances in the organization's history in 2025. A caring, long-serving team knows the people it serves by name, and staff retention has improved significantly since 2020. The next CEO will build on this strong base. They will guide Sunshine through a changing funding world, shape its next strategic plan, and lead with both heart and discipline.

This is a rare chance to lead a beloved organization with a proud history, a devoted team, and a bright future. The next CEO will honor 75 years of promises kept and write the next chapter of Sunshine's story.

Sunshine's work happens in many places: on the Maumee campus, in 15 community homes across Lucas and Wood counties, in day and job programs, and in Uptown Maumee shops where artists of all abilities share their talents. The next CEO will be a familiar face in each of them, building trust with staff and families one visit at a time. This leader will advocate for legislative change in support of the IDD community as well as build strong, transparent relationships with board members, executive staff, and other partners.

The Opportunity at a Glance

Reports to Board of Directors (ten members)

Leads Chief Operating, Financial, Program, Philanthropy, and Information Officers, and the Director of Operational Excellence

Scope 281 people served; 124 residents in 22 homes; 417 employees; about $37 million in yearly revenue

Partner Sunshine Foundation, a separately governed foundation with about $24.6 million in net assets, raised solely for the benefit of Sunshine Communities.

The Role for This Leader

Calling Keep the dignity and choices of each person served. Carry forward Sunshine's Christian values in the Mennonite tradition and welcome all.

Competency Build financial strength when most funding comes from Medicaid. Speak up for Sunshine with lawmakers and partners. Lead the next strategic plan. Grow giving with the Foundation.

Culture Be present in every program. Help departments work as one. Share information openly with staff and families. Make keeping great staff a priority.

Continuity Build an open, no-surprises partnership with the board and an experienced executive team. Develop future leaders. Protect Sunshine's long-term health.

Essential Competencies Mission stewardship and person-centered conviction; Governance partnership and transparent communication; External advocacy and relationship-building (legislature, state and county, peers); Financial acumen in a Medicaid-funded environment; People leadership: visible, humble, develops others; Strategic vision and planning

Preferred Competencies Philanthropy and community presence; Operational integration; Modernization and data-informed decisions; IDD sector knowledge; Respect for Christian and Mennonite heritage

Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; Master's in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, Nonprofit Leadership, Organizational Leadership or a related field strongly preferred; Demonstrated progressive senior leadership experience Strong leadership, decision making and communication skills; Experience leading a complex, multi-site healthcare, human services, nonprofit, or developmental disabilities organization; Demonstrated success leading organizations with significant operational complexity, financial responsibility, and regulatory oversight

About Sunshine Communities

Our mission. Sunshine's mission is to create community among people with developmental disabilities, their families, friends, and staff. We do this by offering services that enable all of us to build relationships that enhance our lives through mutual caring and growth. In pursuit of this mission, we practice Christian values in the tradition of the Mennonite faith, embrace the vision of our founders, Roy and Georgette Engler, and strengthen our community by serving the underserved.

Our values. Empathy • Mutuality • Spirituality • Integrity • Stewardship

Our story. In 1950, Roy and Georgette Engler opened Sunshine Children's Home next to their own house. They wanted a brighter future for their five children, all of whom had developmental disabilities. Ten years later, they placed Sunshine in the care of the Mennonite Board of Missions and Charities. The promise they made has grown into a community that celebrated 75 years of service in 2024.

What Makes Sunshine Special

Exceptional Care. What makes Sunshine special is its drive to help each individual that they serve find a community of support and lead a rewarding life. Sunshine creates services that allow people with disabilities to be an integral part of the community.

Support for every stage of life. Homes, supported living, day and job programs, nursing, therapy, behavior support, and transportation.

Life in the community. Georgette's Café and Sunshine Studios in Uptown Maumee, the Barn and Greenhouse, and deep ties with volunteers, schools, and churches.

People who stay. Employees average more than eight years at Sunshine, and families name staff as its greatest strength.