The board of directors of Didlake, Inc., a leading provider of employment and other opportunities for people with disabilities, has named Rick Sebastian as its new president, effective April 1. Â
Sebastian, an executive with 30 years experience in the disability services arena, will assume the role of president as part of an ongoing transition process in which he will ultimately succeed current president and CEO Rex Parr. Parr, who has led the organization since 1977, will remain as CEO while the transition plan is completed and continue to serve in a consulting capacity afterward.Â
“The board undertook an exhaustive national search process to identify the best possible candidate to steer us into the future and continue the record of excellence established under Rex’s leadership. We have found that person. Rick is a motivational leader who is passionate about creating environments where all people excel, explore and live their aspirations and dreams. Most importantly, he shares our vision of communities enriched by the inclusion of people with disabilities in valued social roles,” Dr. Joseph Pascale, chairman of Didlake’s board of directors stated.Â
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