Our Leadership: Foster Care Staff & Board
Todd Hanes, President & Chief Executive Officer
Todd is a graduate of Bluffton University and has a Master of Educational Administration from the University of Dayton. He began his career in the school system and was a Superintendent from 1995 until 2005. He was Executive Director of the Ohio Department of Education in Columbus and Associate Superintendent of the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio. He was awarded Executive Certificates in Conflict Management and Negotiations from the University of Notre Dame, Mendoza College of Business. Prior to serving as Adriel’s CEO, he served as principal of Adriel School.
Email: todd.hanes@adriel.org
Phone: 419-595-8859 ext 1110
Jacquie Linville, LSW, MSW,
Vice President of Family Support Services
Jacquie Linville is a graduate of The Ohio State University. She has a Bachelors of Science Degree in Social Work and a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work. Jacquie began her professional career at Adriel in July of 2002 as a Foster Care Consultant. In May of 2004 Jacquie was promoted to the Regional Foster Care and Adoptions Manager for the West Central Region. Shortly thereafter she began working on the establishment of Adriel's Central Region which opened in June of 2007, where she then transfered as the Regional Manager. Jacquie was named Adriel's Director of Foster Care and Adoptions in June of 2011. In December of 2015 Jacquie was promoted to Deputy Director, and in 2017 she became the VP of Family Support Services.
Email: jacquie.linville@adriel.org
Phone:
614-407-3508 ext 2210
Rhonda Peterson, LSW, MA,
Director of Foster Care Placement and Compliance
Rhonda K. Peterson is a graduate of Lee University. She earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and then went on to receive her Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling from Vision Bible College and Seminary. Rhonda began working at Berea Children's Home as a direct worker in 1990. She sat for the LSW test during that time and became a licensed social worker. Once she had her LSW, Rhonda began her career working with foster children. She came to Adriel in 2004 as a consultant. In 2007, Rhonda became the West Central Regional Manager where she remained until her promotion to Southern Regional Director in 2019. Rhonda currently acts as Adriel's Director of Foster Care Placement and Compliance.
Email: rhonda.peterson@adriel.org
Phone: (937) 490-4010 ext 1102
Cortney Coyle, Vice President of Human Resources and Training
Cortney Coyle serves as the Vice President of Human Resources and Training for Adriel. She received her Bachelor's degree in Business Management and her Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Wheeling Jesuit University. Cortney is a human resources professional with over 15 years of diverse experience in roles primarily within the healthcare and human services domains. She is responsible for all Human Resources functions at Adriel and provides oversight to the agency's Training team.
Email: cortney.coyle@adriel.org
Phone: 937-351-8113 ext 1122
Lynnette Zody, Chief Financial Officer
Lynnette has more than 30 years experience with superior analytical abilities to develop and apply innovative solutions to complex problems and achieve desired business results. Lynnette has extensive knowledge of financial analysis and reporting, cash management, inventory planning and control, systems implementation, and business planning.
Email: lynnette.zody@adriel.org
Jeff Sloat, MSW, LISW-S, Vice President of Clinical Services
Jeff is a graduate of The University of South Carolina, where he earned a Masters degree in Social Work. He is independently licensed, holding a LISW-S in the state of Ohio. Over his 22 years in behavioral healthcare management, he has served a variety of populations, including foster children and their families, individuals with intellectual disabilities, and those who are experiencing housing and food insecurity. Jeff is honored to lead the clinical team at Adriel.
Email: jeff.sloat@adriel.org
Phone:
614-407-3509 ext 2200
Jennifer Butler, Vice President of Development
Jenn serves as the Vice President of Development for Adriel. She received her bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Bowling Green State University and her master’s degree from the University of Findlay in Human Resource Development. Jenn has over 20 years experience as a professional in the nonprofit sector and has tremendous ties to the community, thanks to her involvement in a range of services and volunteer work serving the children and families in Ohio. Jenn has extensive experience in human services, event planning, relationship-building, and program management. Jenn has a heart for the community and is committed to amplifying Adriel’s support that youth and families receive.
Email: jennifer.butler@adriel.org
Phone: 419-539-6994
Steven Kenworthy, Corporate Compliance & Strategic Program Development Director
Steven serves as the Corporate Compliance & Strategic Program Development Director. He received his bachelor's degree from Ohio University, and master's degree from The Ohio State University. A United States Army veteran, Steven brings 16+ years of leadership and management experience in the education and financial sectors with specific focus on risk and compliance, financial crime, buy now pay later (BNPL) platforms, data security, new market launch, growth strategy, enterprise training, policy reform, team building, analytic research, investigative projects, personnel evaluation, program evolution, AI integration, financial management and budgeting.
Email: steven.kenworthy@adriel.org
Adriel Governance Board
Our leadership team and foster care staff are deeply committed to the communities we serve across Ohio. Our team combines expertise and credentials across disciplines from education, psychology, and social work, to business administration, finance, and seminary.
Adriel’s Board of Trustees is committed to upholding the mission of the organization; ensuring that Adriel meets best practices and standards of care; and being responsible stewards of the resources entrusted to them.
Interested in participating in governance? Please fill out this form.
Adriel Board Members
Board Chair:
James Leonard - Columbus, Ohio
Vice Chair:
Doug Steiner - West Liberty, Ohio
Secretary:
Liesl Cornelius - Cable, Ohio
Chelsea Waidelich - Wauseon, Ohio
Scott Basinger - Pandora, Ohio
Jennie Gilroy - Findlay, Ohio
Garrett Waidelich - Archbold, Ohio
Ken Shank - West Liberty, Ohio
Dean Horn - Huntsville, Ohio
Tammy Nicholl - West Liberty, Ohio
Jill Carey - Bellefontaine, Ohio
