Lisa Pinkston, Executive Director of Network of Community Options, Inc., has recently been elected to the Arkansas Developmental Disabilities Provider Association Board, representing Region II.
The Arkansas DDPA represents 71 non-profit community programs, including NCO, Inc., that provide an array of services and supports to children and adults with developmental disabilities across the state.
“On behalf of NCO, Inc. I am very proud to express how excited our agency is to announce the election of our Executive Director, Lisa Pinkston, to the DDPA Board of Directors. Serving in this capacity will enable Lisa to be an integral member of a statewide team that works hard to ensure quality of services and enhancement of the lifestyles of people developmental disabilities and delays. With their efforts, we are looking forward to a brighter future for those we serve,” said Jennie Lee Stobaugh, NCO, Inc. Administrative Consultant.
Pinkston said she is looking forward to working with member providers within DDPA Region II and learning more about their programs as well as the issues currently facing IDD providers in Arkansas.
“These incredible organizations provide support to children and adults with developmental disabilities to live and work comfortably at home and to participate in social, cultural, and recreational activities. It is my honor to represent NCO, Inc., on the DDPA Board,” Pinkston said.
“DDPA is honored and excited to welcome Lisa Pinkston to our board of directors,” said Yukiko Taylor, Executive Director of the Developmental Disabilities Provider Association. “Her extensive experience and dedication will undoubtedly enhance our advocacy efforts and amplify the voice of over 14,000 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and 71 IDD providers in Arkansas that we represent.”
Pinkston has been employed by NCO, Inc. for the past 17 years. During the majority of those years she was the executive administrative assistant which included being a NCO, Inc. strategic planning committee member. Two years ago, Pinkston accepted a new role to lead the organization as Executive Director.
“I am very thankful for the opportunities Network of Community Options, Inc., has given me to grow professionally and personally,” Pinkston said. “Our Board works diligently to ensure that we are creating the best care and outcomes for all of our clients and their families as we work to fulfill our goals. And of course, we could not do what we do without our amazing employees – we appreciate everything they do!”
Pinkston and her husband, Andrew, reside in Batesville and are the proud parents of four children. She is an active member of the community having served as a Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador for six years, as well as, being a charter member and president of White River Valley Civitan Club. Pinkston completed the Leadership Batesville Class of 2019 and is a graduate of the Arkansas Governor’s Developmental Disability Council’s Family Leadership Project.
Founded in 1974, NCO, Inc. is marking its 50th anniversary of providing support and services to individuals with disabilities. NCO serves families and individuals in 21 counties throughout Arkansas, including Baxter, Clay, Cleburne, Craighead, Faulkner, Fulton, Garland, Greene, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Lawrence, Lonoke, Poinsett, Pulaski, Randolph, Sharp, Stone, Van Buren, White and Woodruff. For more information, call Pinkston at (870) 612-5900 ext. 101, email [email protected], or visit networkofcommunityoptions.org.
