Text Box:         We are very pleased to welcome Options Unlimited, Inc. In honor of becoming the 12th agency to join SPEAK, we are spotlighting Brian Stinnett.  Brian is an employment specialist. I hope you will introduce yourself to one another as you meet at the upcoming trainings and conversational lunches. SPEAK is all about recognizing that there is a broader group of people that support people with disabilities outside of your immediate agencies.  Each of you can be a viable support to one another. Take the time and get to know each other.  What is your full name? Brian Stinnett Where did you live when you were born? I was Born in Louisville, Kentucky and raised in Breckenridge County. Where did you attend high school? Breckenridge County High School How old were you when you got married? 34 years old If you have children, how many children do you have? My son is five months old. What was your first job? Waited tables at Applebee’s What are your interests, hobbies and/ or activities that you participate in when you are not working? Reading, watching basketball, I am a U of K fan, and spending time with my family. How long have you worked at Options Unlimited? It will be 9 years this April. Why did you become a DSP? I taught school for a couple of years and heard about this opportunity. I wanted to see a direct impact quicker than

Text Box: when I was teaching. What do you like about the work that you do? I like to meet someone, get to know them, then help fulfill their lives through finding them a job they can enjoy. What is your philosophy toward the work you do? Basically, everybody can work. It’s just finding the best opportunity for them that fits that person’s strength so they can be successful. What motivates you to do your best on the job? The folks I’m working with. The thought of them needing me makes me motivated, and seeing success by outcomes. What are your greatest strengths? My ability to work and get along with people. I listen to people, I don’t tell them what they need to do. They tell me what they want to do, and we work with that and go from there. Let’s take money out of the equation and say that you don’t need for anything. What would you focus on doing if you could do whatever you wanted in this world, as it exists now? Being able to assist people, that’s what I want to do. What do you want to contribute to others? I’m always here for people in need. I’ll always be friendly and assist in any way I can. And to help them achieve a better life. How have you handled challenges in your life? I think about my personality and who I am. My philosophy is to not get too high or too low emotionally. You have to take everything in stride and work through it.

Text Box: DSPs In The Spotlight: Brian Stinnett, Options Unlimited