Leadership & Board of Directors
Leadership
The Orangeburg County Disabilities and Special Needs Board (OCDSNB) has a highly qualified and experienced leadership team that places consumer quality of life as the most essential aspect of their job. This unifying goal is instilled in the 300+ OCDSNB employees serving people with disabilities throughout Orangeburg County.​
Vonda Steward
Executive Director
vsteward@ocdsnb.org
Jimmie Boland
Director of Adult Day Services
jboland@ocdsnb.org
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Arlette Thomas
Assistant Director of Adult Day Services
athomas@ocdsnb.org
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Elizabeth Jones
Residential Director
epreston-jones@ocdsnb.org
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Shantee Smokes
Residential Director
ssmokes@ocdsnb.org
Crystal Dantzler
Human Resource Manager
cdantzler@ocdsnb.org
Wanda Rupert
Director of Family Support Services
wrupert@ocdsnb.org
Aimee Kibodeaux
Director of Financial Services
akibodeaux@ocdsnb.org
Board of Directorw
The Orangeburg County Disabilities and Special Needs Board (OCDSNB) is governed by an 11-member Board of Directors. Board members serve on a volunteer basis, with no compensation. Members are nominated by the Orangeburg County Council, and approved by the Governor.
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The Board of Directors employs the Executive Director, who is responsible for the financial oversight, as well as the day-to-day operations and management of the agency’s 300 employees. The Board of Directors meets every other month on the second Thursday at 5:15 PM at the Administrative Office at 2785 Magnolia NE Orangeburg, SC 29118
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Janet Gilchrist, Chairperson
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Theresa Hinnant, Vice Chairperson
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Dr. Mildred Rose, Secretary
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Frankie Locklair
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Mae Tobin
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Dr. E. Arden Weathers
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Everleen McFadden
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Dr. Robert Johnson
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Dorothy Elmore
