For more than 70 years, The Center for Pursuit has empowered individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, and other similar conditions to live meaningful, dignified lives filled with opportunity. Through innovative programs and services in areas like employment training, community living, and day programming, we help our clients develop the skills and tools necessary to grow as individuals and participate fully in their community. Always growing and changing, The Center currently serves over 450 individuals with IDD and autism in the greater Houston area. The tailored support we provide is varied to the needs of each individual and their family we serve. Each day we witness breakthroughs, tender moments, and everyday victories that affirm our steadfast commitment to our guiding principles of choice, growth, personal independence, and the humanity within us all.

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John Buckley

Aad de Lange

Lance Reynolds

Joseph A. Blount

Joni Hruska Fichter

Shaheen Ladhani

Jon Prather

Kevin Davidson

James Pavlik

David Cunningham

Rishi Naran

Glen Shepard

The Leadership Team at The Center for Pursuit is responsible for setting the strategic direction, ensuring financial sustainability, and overseeing the execution of mission-aligned programs and services. Composed of senior executives including the Managing Director, President & CEO, and Chief Financial Officer, among others, this team collaborates to uphold the organization's guiding principles, drive innovation, and enhance the quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism within the greater Houston area.

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