Meet Our LEaders

At Gibault Children's Services, we have crafted a team of certified leaders dedicated to serving, teaching and investing in the children in our care. 

RYAN CUFFMAN

Principal

Amy Atchley

Chief Financial Officer
Amy is the Chief Financial Officer and has been an integral member of the Gibault team since July 2006. Prior to working in the field, Amy received her bachelor's degree in accounting from Indiana State University. 

Dan Coulston

Director of Residential Services
As Director of Residential Services, Dan oversees PRTF Safety and Security at Gibault. Dan has been a member of the Gibault team since April 2002 where he has worked in a number of capacities. 

Tiffani Ewing

Director of Human Resources
Tiffani started at Gibault in 2005 as a Youth Treatment Worker and transitioned through multiple positions - Youth Treatment Specialist, Lead Youth Treatment Specialist, Admissions Coordinator, Corporate Compliance Analyst, ISP Supervisor, Human Resources Coordinator, Associate Director of HR - before becoming Director of Human Resources. She has a master's in criminology and a bachelor's in psychology and serves on the board of Wabash Valley Human Resources Association.

Kara Jones

Director of Treatment
Kara joined Gibault in 1998 after graduating from Purdue University with a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in agency counseling from Indiana State University. Kara's tenure at Gibault started as a therapist to youth in residential treatment. Her growth within the company has led her through various roles, landing her in her current position as Director of Treatment where she oversees the Clinical Services Department, Outpatient Counseling and the Marketing Department. 

Keith Madley

Director of Marketing and Community Relations
Keith has been a member of the Gibault team for 25 years. He studied at Indiana State University and is a licensed secondary education teacher. At Gibault, he has held positions as Direct Care Staff, Residential Supervisor, Teacher/Coach, Case Manager, ILP Supervisor and Marketing Supervisor.

Michele
​Madley

President/Chief Executive Officer
As CEO at Gibault, Michele runs and oversees business operations and services. Michele is a licensed mental health clinical therapist, a certified cognitive behavioral therapist, a certified trauma professional, a clinically certified Juvenile Sex Offender Treatment Specialist, a certified National Council on Accreditation Peer Reviewer, and Medicaid Certified/Private Insurance Billing. She is also an active member on state and national boards.

Chris Meyer

Director of Residential Services
Chris studied criminology in which he received both his bachelor's and master's degrees. Chris joined the Gibault team in  2004 part-time. Since then, he has held a variety of roles within the organization. His current role as Director of Residential Services oversees the CARE, PAST, Food Services and Household Services Departments. Chris is a certified trainer in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and credentialed as a CSAYP. 

Melissa Reed

Director of Fund Development
Melissa returned to the Gibault team in the summer of 2019 after joining in the late 90s. She received her bachelor's degree in Human Services with a minor in sociology from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. As Director of Fund Development, Melissa collaborates with donors, staff and communities to continue driving Gibault's mission. 

Ashley Jackson

Director of Client Care
Ashley joined the Gibault team in 2005 part-time prior to receiving her bachelor’s degree from Indiana State University in 2006. Since then, she has held a variety of roles within the organization, specializing in Gibault’s Autism program. Ashley currently serves as the Director of Client Care and is a certified trainer in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention.

Tyra Trueblood

Director of Compliance
Tyra has held various positions within the organization starting with direct care work. She received her bachelor's degree in social work from West Virginia University and a master's degree in criminology. Tyra also holds a Licensed Bachelor of Social Work. 

Robert Sturm

Vice President/Chief Operating Officer
Robert joined the Gibault team in 1997 and serves as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the organization. He has a master's degree in special education and is an IARCA Robert Pollitt Excellence in Service Award recipient. 
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