I am the President & CEO of Driver Rehabilitation Center of Excellence. I am an occupational therapist and certified driving rehabilitation specialist. I have been an occupational therapist for 20 years and have been specializing in driving rehabilitation for 17 years. Some fun facts about me are that I celebrate my birthday, half birthday, and 2 birthing days. I’ve also met over 20 celebrities, including a FLOTUS.
I have been a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/L) for 16 years. For 10 years of my career, I worked at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center where I met Tammy Phipps many years ago. When it was time for a change in setting, I jumped ship to Driver Rehabilitation Center of Excellence in 2018. I then obtained my credential of Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (CDRS) in 2020 (about the only positive thing to come out of that year) At DRCE, I work primarily doing behind the wheel training for our customers in need of auto adaptive equipment as well as managing our driver rehab team. I volunteer for The National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) on several committees. My next goal is to obtain my Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Certification. Outside of work I love to travel – I am on a quest to visit and stay at least one night in all 50 states. I am currently at 31/50. I am also a self-proclaimed vacuum snob, I currently own 4.
I am a licensed and certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and a Driving Rehabilitation Specialist. I have worked in various settings of rehab for 7 years including, skilled nursing home, acute rehabilitation, outpatient autism/behavioral clinic, home health and now driving rehab. So far, driving rehabilitation has been the most rewarding setting for me and I am still learning every day! Also, the team at DRCE is the best team of coworkers that I have ever had the opportunity to work with- they are truly serving the client and consider everyone holistically. I personally enjoy being active and outdoors, hiking, yoga, and spending time with my family. I am currently expecting my third child. My goal for next year is to become a certified driving rehabilitation specialist (CDRS) and to travel more with my family.
I started at driver rehab center as a client back in 2019. Because of my disability I realized it would not be possible for me to drive regularly. The people at driver rehab center adapted my car and taught me how to drive with hand controls. I am now an administrative assistant at DRCE. I am in college at NOVA planning to transfer to George Mason University and peruse a degree in business. I hope to continue along a similar path of helping people with disabilities. In my free time I love hanging out with my family, friends, and pets.
I am an Occupational Therapist and Certified Driving Rehabilitation Specialist at Driver Rehabilitation Center of Excellence. I have been an occupational therapist for 5 years. At DRCE, I conduct driver evaluations and provide behind the wheel training to individuals with physical, cognitive, behavioral and/or visual impairments. Some fun facts about me are that I dislike driving over tall bridges and I can write with both hands.
Hello! My name is Jennifer Bachelor. I graduated from The Ohio State University w/ a degree in Occupational Therapy in 1996. I have experience in a large variety of O.T. settings & a multitude of client conditions. I learned about the field of Driver Rehabilitation in 2021 & excitedly joined the Ohio DRCE team as a DRS in 2022. I have been married since 1999, have 2 wonderful children, 3 crazy dogs, a bunny, & 1.5 cats(yes 1.5, as one of them only has 2 front legs & 1 rear stub…he’s amazing!). I am an avid supporter of animal rescuing & love traveling. I spend most of my spare time(& money!!!) watching my daughter at horse shows, near & far . Some fun facts about me are that I got married on the beach in Montego Bay & that I am a huge Ohio State Buckeyes football fan .
I have been an Occupational Therapy Practitioner for almost 20 years and have recently formally entered the Driver Rehab practice area. I have addressed driving as a generalist for the past five years. I find the topic is usually not a one time conversation and is addressed differently across the lifespan and dependent on where in the care continuum the client is at presently. It’s a passion area for me because it is important to our clients and it is a complex area with many facets (It’s NOT just driving)! I love my profession and working to help people meet their goals!
I am the Director of Vehicle Modification and Sales at Driver Rehabilitation Center of Excellence. I have been in the industry since 2016. At DRCE, I am responsible for ensuring that operations within Vehicle Modification and Vehicle Sales run smoothly and I am also responsible for operation improvements. A fun fact about me is that the longest drive I’ve ever done solo is 14.5 hours, from Virginia to Missouri.
I retired out of the military in 2016 (Semper Fi!!!) I am fortunate enough to be the Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Driver Rehabilitation Center of Excellence. I have been in the industry for 3 years. At DRCE, I am responsible for sales of auto-adaptive equipment, and I help to facilitate vehicle sales for customers. Some fun facts about me: I once climbed to the top of Mt. Fuji during the night to watch the sunrise. Also, I spent 3 weeks hiking in the Australian Northern Territory and crossed the Pacific Ocean on a ship 5X.
I retired from the United States Marine Corps in April of 2022 after 22 years of service. Through happen-stance, I came to know about DRCE when my wife required their services. I was blown away by their customer service throughout the entire process. Once my military service concluded, they extended me the opportunity to join their team as a Service Writer in August 2022. As the Service Writer I am responsible for providing accurate estimates to customers for sales of auto-adaptive equipment and help facilitate service/installation scheduling as well as client outreach. Some fun facts about me: In my off time I enjoy spending time with my family, golfing (losing golf balls), fishing and watching football (GO GIANTS!).
I am the Service Manager at Driver Rehabilitation Center of Excellence. I have been in the auto adaptive industry since 2015 and have over 15 years experience working on vehicles. I am a certified welder and a professional fabricator. At DRCE, I am a senior technician and high-tech specialist. I enjoy music and play guitar. I also enjoy spending time with my fiancé.
I have worked as a mechanic and plumber in the past and am currently a technician in training at DRCE. I have a passion for cars and enjoy working on all vehicles. In my spare time, I spend time with my family and I have a 7 y/o son.
I have 25 years in the customer service industry in addition to working as a production specialist for 5 years and I have a BSEE. At DRCE I assist with the installation of our driving rehabilitation auto equipment and mobility solutions. I am a native Northern Virginian and a single father that enjoys motorsports and nature.
I am a Technician at Driver Rehabilitation Center of Excellence. I have been welding since I was a kid, and I’ve been a certified welder for a year. At DRCE, I assist with the installation of auto adaptive equipment and mobility solutions. A fun fact about me is that I’m a grandfather of four.
I am a Technician Apprentice at Driver Rehabilitation Center of Excellence. At DRCE, I assist with the installation of auto adaptive equipment and mobility solutions. Some fun facts about me are that I’m fluent in Japanese and my favorite car is a Porsche 728.
I am the Vice President of Operations and HR at Driver Rehabilitation Center of Excellence. I have been in the industry for 10 years. At DRCE, I am accountable for all HR functions. I handle taxes, budgeting, vendor’s relations, building maintenance, and more. Some fun facts about me are that I have lived in 5 states and visited 42. Additionally, I’ve been married to my sweetheart for 48 years and we have 2 children and 9 grandchildren.
I am a 13-year Air Force Veteran. I was in a snowboarding accident that resulted in a spinal cord injury. After my injury I met Tammy Phipps at Walter Reed Hospital and realized that driving was very important to me in terms of remaining independent. I believe getting back behind the wheel saved my marriage. Once DRCE was opened in 2016, I have been working to help mentor many customers with SCI’s and assisting in sales, fittings, and customer feedback.
I am the Chief Financial Officer and Co-founder of Driver Rehabilitation Center of Excellence. I am responsible for treasury management and strategic financial planning. I am a confessed finance nerd. I enjoy “lecturing” and ice cream before bed.
Smoke was our Chief Dog Officer at Driver Rehabilitation Center of Excellence. He helped people his entire life, 12 years! He worked as a seeing eye dog for for a year, a service dog for 3 years, and retired to spend the rest of his time at DRCE. At DRCE, he greeted all of our customers, begged for treats, ensured that the humans got outside to exercise, and ensured that his spot on the couch in the waiting room was occupied.
We thank Smoke for his contribution and dedication to DRCE and will miss him always.
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