About Us
MISSION STATEMENT
The purpose of RVI, Inc. is to provide a meaningful work experience and quality of life for the benefit of adults with developmental disabilities.
VISION STATEMENT
RVI believes that by serving our Client Employees through our core values we will enhance their quality of life, and positively contribute to the individual, community, and economy.
CORE VALUES
- Service – RVI exists to serve our Client Employees.
- Safety – RVI is committed to operating in a manner conducive to protecting our employees and the community.
- Quality – RVI is committed to providing the highest possible quality in our products and services.
- Communications – RVI is committed to open communication.
- Respect – RVI believes all people should be treated with mutual dignity and respect.
- Opportunity – RVI recognizes that all people with disabilities, who are willing and able to work, should have the opportunity to do so.
- Choices – RVI recognizes that all Client Employees should have the opportunity to make informed choices about their vocational training and employment.
- Fair Wages & Benefits – RVI recognizes that all people with disabilities, for work performed, should receive fair and equitable wages and benefits consistent with their abilities.
- Community – RVI values an interdependent relationship with the larger community and such relationship will benefit all parties concerned.
- Financial Security – RVI values good financial health that is maintained through diversification and expansion of existing services and products, sound business practices and fiscal accountability.
- Leadership – RVI recognizes the importance of leaders that exhibit responsibility, planning, vision, initiative, professionalism, respect and role modeling.
- Training & Education – RVI recognizes that learning is a lifelong experience and, therefore, is committed to providing training for both personal and professional growth.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
In 2009, RVI was greatly honored to receive the Sixteenth Annual Prism Award. The Prism Awards exist to inspire and recognize start-up, expansion, innovation and community involvement of this area’s businesses resulting in a continued high quality of life for this area.
In April 2010, RVI was honored to receive the prestigious 2009 Business Member of the Year awarded by the Port Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce.
LEADERSHIP
Brenda Smith
Executive Director
brenda.smith@riverviewindustries.org
Mark Yost
Business Manager
mark.yost@riverviewindustries.org
Amy Krukemyer
Accountant
amy.krukemyer@riverviewindustries.org
Michelle Ish
HR Manager
michelle.ish@riverviewindustries.org
Judi Artiaga
RISE/Kitchen Manager
judi.artiaga@riverviewindustries.org
Laura Borows
Habilitation Manager
laura.borows@riverviewindustries.org
Jeanette Dornbusch
Registered Nurse
jeanette.dornbusch@riverviewindustries.org
Betty Schiller
Production Manager
betty.schiller@riverviewindustries.org
Karen Williams
Contracted Services Manager
karen.williams@riverviewindustries.org
Lori Sandwisch
Residential Manager
lori.sandwisch@riverviewindustries.org
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Catherine Zafirau, President
Joe Bires, Vice-President
Linda Woessner, Secretary/Treasurer
Jill Bench, Trustee
Tracy Colston, Trustee
Jeanne Kokinda, Trustee
Donna Follman, Trustee
2009 HOLIDAY/BONUS CALENDAR
WORKSHOP CLOSED ON THESE DAYS
January 1 (Thursday)……….…………………New Years Day – Holiday
January 19 (Monday)…………………………..M.L. King Day – Holiday
February 16 (Monday)…………………………President’s Day – Holiday
April 28 (Tuesday)….………………………….……Staff In-Service Day/
Non-staff Employees Bonus Day
May 25 (Monday)………………..…………..….Memorial Day – Holiday
July 3 (Friday)………..…………….………Independence Day – Holiday
September 7 (Monday)………………………………Labor Day – Holiday
November 11 (Wednesday)………………….……Veterans Day – Holiday
November 26 (Thursday)…………………………Thanksgiving – Holiday
November 27 (Friday)………………..………Extended weekend – Bonus
December 24 (Thursday)..………………………… Christmas Eve – Bonus
December 25 (Friday)..……………….…………..Christmas – Holiday
December 31 (Thursday)..…………….………..New Years Eve – Bonus
These are paid Bonus/Holidays for full-time employees of RVI, Inc.
The workshop will be OPEN and Floating Holiday leave time will be issued to full-time employees for the following holidays: Good Friday and Columbus Day.
The workshop will be OPEN on December 28, 29 and 30. You can take this time off using paid leave time, or if you choose to take it without pay, it will not be held against you.
See Section 4 of the RII Policy Manual for detailed information on the administration of Holidays.