Easterseals Midwest announced on April 8 that its Board of Directors has completed a search and selected the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer after the planned retirement of Wendy Sullivan.
Jeanne Marshall, who currently serves as President of Easterseals Midwest, has been named Chief Executive Officer. Marshall brings nearly four decades of institutional knowledge, clinical expertise, and strategic leadership to the role, having first joined the organization in 1987. Over her time with Easterseals, she has served in a wide range of leadership roles, including vice president of autism services, chief program officer, and chief strategy officer, before being appointed president in December 2024.
“I am honored to step into this role and humbled by the trust the board, our team, and the people we support have placed in me,” Marshall said. “Wendy’s legacy over four decades is a testament to what unwavering dedication to our mission looks like, and it is my privilege to carry that mission forward.”
A Board Certified and Licensed Behavior Analyst, Marshall holds a Master’s degree in Special Education from the University of Missouri and a Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of Nevada. She holds a teaching certification in Special Education and has served for more than 19 years as a surveyor for CARF International. Her deep roots in the disability field make her uniquely positioned to lead Easterseals Midwest into its next chapter.
“Jeanne is an exceptional match for Easterseals Midwest,” said Easterseals Board Chairman Corey Hamilton. “This is an important moment for Easterseals, and we are proud that we are building a future-ready organization prepared to take on the challenges and opportunities that are before us.”
Sullivan will remain with Easterseals until June 30, 2026, to ensure a smooth transition for Marshall who will assume the role on Friday, May 1, 2026.
“This work has been my life’s calling, and passing the torch to Jeanne is not an ending; it’s exactly the kind of beginning Easterseals deserves,” Sullivan said. “I couldn’t be prouder of what this team has built, and I can’t wait to watch what comes next.”
About Easterseals Midwest:
Easterseals Midwest is leading the way to full equity, inclusion, and access through life-changing disability and community services. Trusted by families for more than 100 years, we have worked tirelessly with our partners to enhance quality of life and expand local access to healthcare, education, employment opportunities, and more. And we won’t rest until every one of us is valued, respected, and accepted. We provides essential services and on-the-ground supports to more than 25,000 individuals and their families each year – from early childhood programs for the critical first five years, to autism services, workforce development, community living support, hearing and speech therapies, the Health Home program, and more. Our public education, policy, and advocacy initiatives positively shape perceptions and address the urgent and evolving needs of the one in four Americans living with disabilities today. Together, we’re empowering people with disabilities, families, and communities to be full and equal participants in society!
Reference:
Rachel McGlasson
Easterseals Midwest
618.946.5541
rachel.mcglasson@esmw.org
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