Terry Guthrie
Terry founded Guthrie Mainstream Services in 2003.
She has over thirty years experience working with the developmentally disabled in the U.S. and Canada. Her credentials range from independent provider to administering over 500 providers and families. She attended Northwest Missouri State and Drake University.
Terry loves to travel, dance, and spend time with her grandchildren.
“When you wish upon a star, makes no difference who you are. Anything your heart desires will come to you.”
– Walt Disney, Pinocchio
Matthew Guthrie
Chief Executive Officer
Ability Center
Joined team GMS 2003
Matthew has met Ladmo and spent a day hiking the Grand Canyon. He also enjoys being his children’s soccer coach and playing soccer. Matthew is from Canada and loves watching hockey games.
“Humility is not thinking less of yourself; it’s thinking of yourself less.”
– C.S. Lewis
Ashley Stockton
Chief Operating Officer
Ability Center
Joined team GMS 2006
Ashley is a self proclaimed foodie and loves discovering new restaurants with her husband. Ashley is also a mother of four children and has a degree in elementary education with an emphasis in special education. She loves iced lattes, reading, exploring nature and organization.
“we ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop.”
– Mother Teresa
Anahi Salazar
Field Manager/Spanish Caseload
Ability Center
Joined team GMS 2015
Anahi is pronounced “Ana-ee.” She loves Perrier sparkling water, the color mint green, taking pictures of clouds and sunsets, and pinning stuff on Pinterest. When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her kids and going on spontaneous road trips.
“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.”
– Walt Disney
Angela Dentandt
Administrative Assistant
Ability Center
Joined team GMS 2004
If Angela could live anywhere, she would want to live in Alaska. Her favorite meal is Hamburgers and fries. If she won the lottery she would want to travel the world. Her favorite movie is Unstoppable and she collects cell phone cases.
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”
– Benjamin Franklin
Ann Despain
Training Director
Connection Center
Joined team GMS 2013
Ann is more widely know as Grandma Ann from her own grandchildren as well as all children in her life. She won the Beth McDonald Woman of the Year nomination for the month of December 2013. Ann used to teach cooking classes, is an excellent seamstress and pianist. She is known for her magical rice crispy treats. Ann is a certified State Lead Trainer, Guthrie is proud of her accomplishments and the way she represents our company!
“It is in giving that we receive.”
– St. Francis of Assisi
Ashley Low
Center Director
Discovery & Enrichment Center
Joined team GMS 2010
Ashley loves going to Disneyland with her family and would love to take them on a Disney Cruise! She enjoys spending time at he beach with her family as well. If she were an animal she would want to be a penguin because they live on the land and in the water.
“When you wish upon a star, your dreams come true!”
– Jimminy Cricket
Breanne Pearce
Field Manager
Extension Center
Joined team GMS 2020
Breanne loves Disney and musical theater. Want to go on a road trip, count her in! She also enjoys reading, thrifting and doing DIY projects in her free time.
“An arrow can only be shot by first pulling it backwards. When life is dragging you back with difficulties, it means it’s going to launch you into something great. So just focus and keep aiming.”
-Paulo Coelho
Candice Villalobos
Training and Development Coordinator II
Connection Center
Joined team GMS 2013
Candice likes essential oils, pitbulls, hot yoga and horses. She played badminton in high school and would like to take up archery.
“You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.”
– Mahatma Gandhi
Cheyenne Smith
Field Manager
Enrichment Center
Joined team GMS 2015
Cheyenne is the youngest of 6 children and only girl in the family. She loves to stress bake and would adopt a ton of dogs if she had the time and space. Cheyenne’s parents immigrated from Trinidad and Tobago making her a second generation American. She loves going to Disneyland and tries to go at least once a year. Cheyenne would like to become an Occupational Therapist someday and can be found binge watching Netflix and Hulu on Sundays.
“Growing old is mandatory, but growing up is optional.”
– Walt Disney
Cindy Kolbas
Field Manager
Discovery Center
Joined team GMS 2015
Cindy is the youngest of 3 girls and was born and raised in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan where there is snow 7 or 8 months a year (and she still can’t ski). Her favorite smells are clean laundry, fresh cut grass and campfires. She loves sweet tea and has an awful sweet tooth and would eat dessert for dinner every day if she could! Cindy can drive a stick shift and knows how to crochet. She loves the water but still has to plug her nose when she go under.
“On particularly rough days when I’m sure I can’t possibly endure more, I remind myself that my track record for getting through bad days has been 100%. And that’s pretty good.”
– Unknown
Dannielle McDevitt
Developmental Home Licensing Specialist
Ability Center
Joined team GMS 2004
Dannielle can almost always be seen wearing heels but she also likes vans. She is a big Cardinals fan. Dannielle is a boy mom and can be found most weekends on the soccer field. She is an OG Backstreet Boys fan and enjoys going to concerts. When she has free time it’s spent watching the Bachelor.
“You were born with the ability to change someone’s life, don’t ever waste it.”
– Kushand Wizdom
Dharby Gordon
ADH/CDH Assistant/Human Resources
Ability Center
Joined team GMS 2009
Darby studies Martial Arts and is a vegan. He has lived in both Italy and India and other places around the world. Dharby is an activist for positive environmental change. He is a tech guy who likes to share his knowledge.
“Easy is right.”
– Lao Tzu
Eric Luse
DTA Program Associate Supervisor
Enrichment Center
Joined team GMS in 2021
Eric plans to travel to as many countries as he can. He and his wife travel to at least one new city or country, a year. His wife and him seek out new local restaurants, anywhere they go. Movies are a huge part of his life. He has an extensive collection of movies at home. His favorite movie genres are film noir and horror. In his free time he works on creative projects related to writing and filmmaking.
Eric has a background in screenwriting, public education, HCBS and teaching other teachers how to better use online platforms such as Google apps.
“A laugh can be a very powerful thing. Why, sometimes in life, it’s the only weapon we have.”
– Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)
Heather Camargo
Event and Multi Media Communication Director
Ability Center
Joined team GMS 2006
Heather is known for her organization skills and fondness for containers. She loves to vacation and explore new places especially the ocean. Some of her hobbies include baking, photography, woodworking and DIY home projects.
“Life does not have to be perfect to be wonderful.”
– Annette Funicello
Heather Peterson
Billing Director
Ability Center
Joined team GMS 2005
Heather is a certified scuba diver with a love for the ocean and sea turtles. With over 25 pets to say she is an animal lover is an understatement. Some of her pets include a horse, cats, dogs, fish and several tortoises.
“When the world says “give up”, hope whispers “try one more time.”
– Unknown
Jack Canez
DTA Program Associate Supervisor
Ability Center
Joined team GMS 2018
Jack was born and raised in Arizona, is an avid “thrifter” and has a fur baby, Bennie. Jack is a creator; he enjoys painting, music, including his vinyl record collection, as well as makes and sports bolo ties (Jack likes to dress to impress). Jack loves all things spooky, especially horror movies. He frequents music festivals and art galleries in his free time. Growing up Jack always wanted to help people. He believes in random acts of kindness and that laughter is the best medicine.
“Never underestimate the power of a smile.””
– J.M.A.
Janine Little
Case Grande Field Manager
Case Grande
Joined team GMS 2005
Janine loves cats and her favorite books are mysteries.
“Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.”
– Albert Einstein
Joey Higgins
Center Director
Connection Center
Joined team GMS 2008
Joey plays the trumpet and works with Mountain View marching bands. He breeds bearded dragons and hangs Christmas lights as a side business during the holidays. He likes wrist watches, the outdoors, camping, clarification, country music and dancing. He is a proud dog dad.
“The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second best time is now.”
– African Proverb
Jonathan Kinsley
Transportation Manager
Ability Center
Joined team GMS 2021
Jonathan is an avid gamer. In fact, he is currently programming
a PC game! He also enjoys building web pages. Jonathan is a
self-proclaimed audiophile (enthusiastic about high-fidelity sound reproduction).
“Knowledge is of no value unless you put it into practice.”
– Anton Chekhov
Joy Teichman
Human Resources
Ability Center
Joined team GMS 2018
Joy’s favorite color is anything that sparkles and pretty much anything Pumpkin Spice. Fall is her favorite time of year and Christmas is her favorite holiday. When She has the time and patience she likes to make crafts, specifically crafts for the holidays. Joy has 5 dogs, 3 cats, 1 rabbit, 1 guinea pig, 2 goats, 1 potbelly pig, 3 turkeys, 3 ducks, and about 30 chickens at home. She also really wants a donkey!
“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.”
― Dr. Seuss, Happy Birthday to You!
Julie Burnham
Center Director & Employment Specialist
Ability Center
Joined team GMS 2012
Julie loves to sleep, the color red, polka-dots, school supplies, speaks French and is afraid of birds. She is related to almost everyone in the East Mesa area and taught preschool for many years.
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You’re your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who’ll decide where to go.”
– Dr. Suess
Kathlyn Sloan
Human Resources Specialist
Ability Center
Joined team GMS 2013
Kathlyn loves to go big for birthdays. Her love language is giving and receiving gifts. Not to brag, but her son thinks she makes the best pancakes from scratch. She would eat sushi and get a taro milk tea with boba every day if her body and bank account could handle it. Kathlyn wishes she had been born in the 70s solely for its fashion and her current obsession is cosmic cowgirl.
“To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world.”
– John Lennon
Kendall House
Field Manager
Enrichment Center
Joined team GMS 2021
Kendall has two dogs, Ava and Daisy, loves bike rides and singing at the top of her lungs while in the car alone. She really wants to travel to Costa Rica one day. Her favorite food is spaghetti and her favorite ice cream flavor is mint chocolate chip. Her favorite color is yellow. Her favorite word is crisp! Kendall enjoys helping others, no matter how big or small the problem. Sometimes, she likes to watch soap opera shows… her parents even named her after a character from their favorite soap opera.
“If you look at what you have in life, you’ll always have more. If you look at what you don’t have in life, you’ll never have enough.”
– Oprah Winfrey
Kim Bolin
Developmental Home Licensing Specialist
Ability Center
Joined team GMS 2014
Kim traveled to Europe when she was 16 and has worn braces 2 different times in her life. When she is not working, Kim enjoys spending time with her son, family and friends.
“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.”
-Maya Angelou
Lara Stewart
Human Resources Assistant
Ability Center
Joined team GMS 2010
Lara is an talented artist who specializes in illustration. She enjoys Harry Potter, owls and anime. She has traveled to Japan and enjoys the cuisine. Lara has designed many of the annual GMS summer shirts.
Karen Vranjes
Training and Development Coordinator 1
Connection Center
Joined team GMS 2004
When Karen is not working she likes to relax with a good book and a cup of tea (preferably in a tropical place). Collecting sea shells on a beach and swimming with dolphins are also awesome! She enjoys walking along nature trails with her dog Sara and taking photos of everything that is in bloom.
“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.”
– Benjamin Franklin
Lisa Kerber
DTA Program Manager
Connection Center
Joined team GMS 2017
Her favorite place is to be at home with her favorite people, her husband and her kids. She love to organize and decorate. She drives her family crazy with her need for everything to be in a basket. Lisa loves wide open spaces with lots of trees. Her favorite color is yellow, she dreams of living in a little yellow house surrounded by yellow flowers in the middle of nowhere someday.
“Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.”
– Mother Teresa
Marnita Johnson
Administration
Connection Center
Joined team GMS 2016
Marnita likes to go by Nita. She loves to bake cakes, paint pictures of summertime and outdoor scenery. She is learning how to crochet and has started boxing. Nita considers herself an introvert and admits she can be too quiet at times. She runs a food truck and enjoys photography. Nita loves to travel near and far.
“No matter what great things you accomplish someone helps you.”
– Wilma Rudolph
Matthew Vranjes
Transportation Technician
Ability Center
Joined team GMS 2006
Matthew loves Hallmark Christmas movies. He was a wrestler in high school and made runner-up in the state finals. He also sang in his high school and church choirs. Matthew has a guinea pig named Dory, a little dog named Sara, and likes turtles and fish (they are fun to watch). Matthew has drilled water wells and once worked at Ben Cohen’s home, the co-founder Ben & Jerry’s ice cream.
“You can be whatever you want to be. Believe in yourself. Never give up. Keep going You can do it.”
– Unknown
Phoenix Tull-Gauger
Human Resources Assistant
Ability Center
Joined team GMS 2022
Phoenix, named after the mythological fire bird not the city, enjoys experiencing traditional arts from various cultures. He has been doing karate since he was four years old and likes ballroom dancing. He may or may not have an irrational fear of cockroaches (spoiler, he does).
“Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world.”
-Miyamoto Musashi
Sarah Peterson
Children, Teen & Young Adult Program Manager
Discovery Center
Joined team GMS 2020
Sarah loves to roller-skate and paints t-shirts in her free time. If she were an animal, she would want to be an otter. Sarah once got a black eye while playing soccer in rain boots. Gravity Falls and Bones are some of her favorite TV shows. Sarah would love to travel to Rome, Italy, and see all the sights in Roman Holiday because she is a huge Audrey Hepburn fan. She also enjoys listening to Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong era music, especially while she’s cooking.
“Let me read with open eyes the book my days are writing – and learn.”
– Dag Hammarskjöld
Susan Ruiz
Developmental Home Licensing Specialist
Ability Center
Joined team GMS 2014
Susan just got her first smart phone and since learning how to use the internet she now googles EVERYTHING. Her favorite show is the Walking Dead”
“Always remember that you are absolutely unique, just like everyone else.”
– Margaret Medd
Tyler Huffman
Children, Teen & Young Adult Program Associate Supervisor
Ability Center
Joined team GMS 2018
Tyler taught himself how to juggle enjoys playing Dungeons and Dragons. He has worked on some local films shot here in Arizona. While he is a fan of DC shows, he does not care for Marvel movies. Primarily, Tyler likes to listen to indie rock, and will totally sing along to it in the car. He grew up on the coast of California and still use words like “gnarly.”
” The most useful piece of learning for the uses of life is to unlearn what is untrue.”
– Antisthenes
Valerie Myrtle
Program Galvanizing Administrator
Connection Center
Joined team GMS 2011
Valerie enjoys cooking Haitian food and reading romantic murder mystery novels. She grew up in New York and is learning to sew.
“I don’t know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve.”
– Albert Schweitzer
Vanna White
DTA Program Manager
Discovery Center
Joined team GMS 2008
Vanna, cool fact, her name is “Vanna White” but she did not know how famous her name was until age 13. Vanna loves being outdoors and anywhere near an ocean. She enjoys listening to Disney music and visiting Disneyland. When she was young, she convinced her parents to name her baby sister Savannah so they would almost have the same name. Vanna is a Dallas cowboys fan and even named her dog after the team.
“Life is a sum of all your choices.”
– Albert Camus