Service coordinator focuses on the ‘heart work’

Posted on August 9, 2024August 9, 2024 by FCBDD Communications

No matter how many screens of text or pieces of paper he sifts through, Leonard Fears always reminds himself of the people behind the information. “No one is a number,” Fears, a service coordinator at the Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities, said with a smile. State Rep. Ismail Mohamed of northeastern Franklin County recently …

Service Coordination Assistant Director Lindsay Holt follows her heart south

Posted on October 11, 2022October 11, 2022 by FCBDD Communications

Lindsay Holt standing and smiling at her farewell party. Four male co-workers are with her.

Lindsay Holt, center, with colleagues (from left to right) Shawn Riggins, David McCluney, Jose Bennett and Sean Patterson.

As a college student, direct-support professional, service coordinator and, eventually, a department manager at the Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities, Lindsay Holt always kept to a highly structured and stable routine. “There was never a time that I thought I’d make a decision like this,” she said, smiling. “I have a conflict between my …