VPI, Inc.
Hillary Gunther possesses extensive experience in early childhood education and special education. Currently serving as the Birth to 3 Early Childhood Special Education Teacher/Service Coordinator at Valley Packaging Industries, Inc. since May 2022, Hillary previously held the position of YoungStar Quality Consultant at Child Care Resource and Referral from February 2021 to April 2022. As the Director of ADVOCAP Head Start from August 2013 to June 2020, Hillary oversaw multiple Head Start centers. Earlier roles include Child Care Specialist at UNITED MIGRANT OPPORTUNITY SERVICES UMOS, INC., where responsibilities included supervising staff and supporting summer education programs for migrant families, and Service Coordinator/Early Childhood Teacher at Goodwill Industries NCW, focusing on home visits and developmental evaluations for children with special needs. Hillary holds a Master of Science in Education, specializing in Early Childhood Education Special Education from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
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VPI, Inc.
Our story dates back to 1956, when families of individuals with disabilities and local manufacturers knew two things; individuals with disabilities were ready and capable to enter the workforce, and there was an overwhelming need for contract packaging services in the Fox Cities area. VPI was established, as a solution to meet both needs. The concept of meeting community needs has guided us in becoming the successful 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that we are today. By providing efficient contract packaging and production services to private industry, with an integrated workforce, VPI has been able to deliver community programing and services to support the changing needs of community members with disabilities or disadvantages. Valley Packaging is the result of a partnership created more than 60 years ago with parents of people with disabilities, local manufacturers, and human service providers. By consistently meeting clients’ and customers’ needs, Valley Packaging has grown into the successful service organization it is today with: over 800,000 sq. ft. of customizable production and employment skills training spaces, large isolated packaging areas, capacity available for growth, high-speed equipment, and a uniquely blended workforce that integrates hundreds of individuals with disabilities with technically trained production workers.