Congratulating Bill Kepner on His Retirement

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Mr. SMUCKER. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to honor and congratulate Mr. Bill Kepner on his retirement as CEO of United Disabilities Services.

Bill Kepner has a storied history with United Disabilities Services, a nonprofit that helps disabled individuals, veterans, and seniors live more independent and fulfilling lives. He first served as a board member and board president for ten years in two separate stints and joined the organization as their Chief Operating Officer in 2008. Following the departure of Gerry Meck, Bill became CEO in 2010 and has marked his tenure as a vocal advocate for people with disabilities.

Before his position with UDS, Bill was the Chief Operating Officer for the Inglis Foundation, a Philadelphia housing and community services organization for disabled individuals, and he was Regional Vice President for Apria Healthcare and CEO for the Kairos Foundation. Additionally, he served as president of the Pennsylvania Providers Coalition Association and developed Non-Profit Management Solutions, a nonprofit LLC that assists other nonprofits with management services.

As he settles into his new role as Senior Consultant, I thank Bill Kepner for his invaluable and selfless work at United Disabilities Services. UDS has transformed the lives of people with disabilities across Pennsylvania's 11th Congressional District and beyond, and I am proud to represent both their CEO and their foundation in Congress.

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