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Brian Watson has primary day-to-day day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all financial-related activities of the organization. This includes direct responsibility for financial accounting, auditing and reporting, payroll management, budgeting, healthcare, retirement and benefits analysis, forecasting, investment management, strategic planning, job costing, contract analysis, representative payee services, financial negotiations, and Federal and State compliance.

Brian has broad experience in all aspects of accounting and financial management bringing over 16 years of executive management experience in public and utility sector finance and budgeting. Brian obtained a Bachelor in Science of Business (B.S.) Accounting from Emporia State and a Masters of Business Administration (M.B.A) Accounting from Park University. He is Certified Public Finance Officer. Brian joined Life Unlimited in May of 2018, as the Chief Financial Officer and enjoys the fast paced challenges of growth and development that Life Unlimited offers.

Amy Taylor has a Bachelor Degree in Psychology from the University of Nebraska -Lincoln, Master’s degree in Social Work from Colorado State University, and twenty years of experience in the I/DD field including roles in direct care, management, leadership.  Amy was the Director of the Parker Personal Care Homes- Foster Care Division before accepting the role of the Associate Executive Director of Parker Personal Cares in 2013.  In 2015 she and her family relocated back home to Kansas City where she continued to work with Parker Personal Care Homes as an Executive Consultant providing training, program development oversight and quality assurance consultation for three years.

In 2018 she joined the Life Unlimited team as the Vice President of Community Living.  In 2019 she accepted the Chief Program Officer position.  In this role she provides supervision to multiple programs offered at Life Unlimited while ensuring program compliance, quality assurance, and strategic growth.

Vincent has worked in a variety of capacities in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities for over 22 years.  He began his career as a live-in support staff at a group home, an experience that provided invaluable experience and drew him to the profession.  His experiences include direct support both direct support and supervision in day habilitation, supported employment, sheltered workshop, and residential settings.

Vince has Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Innovation from University of Missouri-Kansas City.  Prior to coming to Life Unlimited, Vincent served as the President/CEO of Open Options for four and a half years and is now the Vice President of training for Life Unlimited. Vince is a lifelong learner, he enjoys providing employee training, educating and supporting others to succeed in the field.

Mark Bertrand, who has been serving as our Chief External Relations Officer, has been promoted to Chief Housing and Property Officer and will now oversee and manage all policies, procedures, and operations under Unlimited Property Management (UPM). Mark’s career path has been consistently marked by a firm commitment to the nonprofit sector. A passionate advocate for positive change, his journey has led him to this pivotal point. Before joining the Life Unlimited family, Mark’s expertise was showcased during his tenure as Executive Director at both the Liberty Hospital Foundation and Literacy Kansas City. He helped double Literacy Kansas City’s and Liberty Hospital Foundation’s overall budgets by helping develop a reliable, and diversified funding base. Previously, he served as American Stroke Foundation’s Director of Development and local council Executive Director for Camp Fire USA of the Ozarks. Mark’s genuine appreciation for the remarkable contributions of differently abled individuals has been a driving force throughout his nonprofit journey. This profound understanding has not only shaped his perspectives but has also ignited his unwavering commitment to the work that we do at Life Unlimited.