Board of Directors

Mark L. Olson, Founder & CEO

Mark is the father of Lindsay, his 27-year-old daughter, and Leila, his 18-year-old stepdaughter. He founded LTO Ventures in 2010 and for LTO Ventures’ clients, serves as Project Management Lead and/or Acting Executive Director. Mark is a recognized national expert and speaker on housing, employment, and social options for adults with IDD, and state and federal regulations including the CMS Final Settings Rule. He has served on the Nevada Autism Commission, Nevada Governor’s Commission on Services for People with Disabilities, and the Nevada Governor’s Task Force on Integrated Employment. Mark is a proud graduate of the University of Kansas.

 Kimberly M. Breitling

Kim is a lawyer focused on ASD, special needs and education. She began as a behavior therapist for ASD children and added a law degree to tackle issues facing special needs families. Kim has served as a public defender and brings her legal acumen to advocate LTO Ventures’ vision. She graduated magna cum laude from Florida State University and cum laude from Seattle University School of Law.

Jenai Gaccione

Jenai is a social worker with several years experience in community development. She has more than 10 years experience working directly with families and more than four years experience developing and managing housing programs. She takes pride in being a part of the Airmount Woods development team in Ramsey, NJ, along with other special needs housing communities including award-winning Orchard Commons and Crescent Commons. Jenai has a BSW degree from Dominican College and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Fordham University, with a concentration in Client-centered Management.

Michelle L. Shappie

Michelle is a parent of a child with autism who has enjoyed a successful 15-year career starting communities in the residential construction industry, and as a serial entrepreneur.  For 10 years, she was the Starts Manager for DR Horton, Inc., the nation’s largest builder. She has started two companies: one a consultancy in building code and compliance management services; and, the other specializing in custom document archive services for mega-resort and high-rise properties.

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