LEADERSHIP

Chief Financial Officer

Sherry Early is the Chief Financial Officer of Ability KC. She has 32 years of experience in the healthcare industry finance field.

Chief Operating Officer

Shannon Lepper, MHS, PT, CBIS, Chief Operating Officer, has dedicated 30 years to Ability KC with invaluable experience across teams during her time including Adult and Pediatric Outpatient Medical Rehabilitation Services and the Driving Program. Shannon’s depth of expertise and knowledge has been critical in executing strategic direction for the success of Ability KC with continual program improvements to address the demand for services across the continuum of care and spectrum of disability.

She is an engaged member of the Metropolitan Community College Physical Therapy Assistant advisory board, American Physical Therapy Association, and has provided valuable contributions to the MS Achievement Center board during her career.  Shannon’s caring dedication to Ability KC’s mission is represented in her leadership from operations to culture. She is most proud of the welcoming environment, and sense of community created at Ability KC for those we serve and our team of experts.

Chief Impact Officer

Janet Padley, Chief Impact Officer, has 35 years of experience in rehabilitation and education services and has been a leader in program development. She is actively involved in advocating for the need for pediatric rehabilitation services for families and educating the community, referral organizations, and providers on the importance of finding the right placement for children in the continuum of care.

She is a surveyor of medical rehabilitation for the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and is an active member of the Kansas City Pediatric Alliance, the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society and the Community Disaster Resiliency Network.  She has provided leadership in achieving consecutive CARF re-accreditation for Ability KC in the pediatric programs for the past 21 years.  She holds a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Central Missouri and a master’s degree in education with an emphasis in special education from the University of Kansas.