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HCO Commitment Built on Leadership and Legacy
Reflecting on the Service of Former Executive Director Dennis “Denny” Theede Recently, Program Director Lucinda Wiczek and Executive Director Suzanne R. Horstman had the opportunity to sit down with Dennis (Denny) Theede to reflect on his years of service and leadership at Home and Community Options (HCO). As HCO celebrates fifty years of service to the Winona community, it is important to recognize the significant role Denny played as Executive Director (and then Development Director) between 1993 and 2016, leading the organization through innovation, growth, and an unwavering commitment to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in Southeast Minnesota. When asked how he supported the advancement of HCO’s mission, vision, and growth, Denny stated that, “HCO's mission always stays close to my heart, even today. I believe in it.” He spoke about the extensive planning that went into supporting individuals as they transitioned from institutional living [...]
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