Judevine - At a Glance

When was Judevine founded?
1971

How many staff members does Judevine have?
Approximately 400 (comprised of Training Specialists, Clinicians, Educators, Professionals, Direct Care, Para-Professionals, Support Staff, Administration)

What is the age of the youngest child served?
15 months

What is the average age of adults served?
40

What programs are offered at Judevine?
Evaluations and Assessments; Specialized Parent Training; Specialized Training for Professionals; Training and Consultation; Workshops and Seminars; Family Support; Clinical Therapies; Transitional Treatment; Adult Programs and Support; Residential Services

What accreditations and certifications does Judevine hold?
Accredited by The Council of Quality and Leadership in Supports for People with Disabilities
Licensed by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Licensed by the Missouri Department of Mental Health

What are some of funding sources for Judevine?
Missouri Department of Mental Health
St. Louis Office for MR&DD Resources
Productive Living Board of St. Louis County
St. Charles Developmental Disabilities Resource Board (DDRB)
United Way of Greater St. Louis
St. Louis Variety Club

What fundraising events does Judevine host?
Mystery Dinner (April)
O’Leary’s Charity Golf Tournament (May)
Festival of Trees (November)

Why is it called Judevine?
When the funds ran out at the Social Exchange Lab at Washington University, and the parents helped to move the program out into the community, the new center needed a name. St. Louis Center for Autism? Too governmental. The Autism Institute of Eastern Missouri? Doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue. Then one day someone on the committee asked founder Lois Blackwell what her maiden name was, she responded, “Judevine, why do you ask?”

Board of Directors
Chair: Jeffery A. Mentel, J.D., Executive Vice President – The Daniel & Henry Co.
Vice Chair: David A. Pelley, Ph.D., Staffing, Training & Organization Development – Anheuser-Busch Companies
Secretary: Anne M. Konold, Esq. – Attorney at Law

J. Denis Catalano, M.D., PhD. – Community Volunteer.
Douglas C. Huff, Sr. Vice President, Development – Pace Properties, Inc.
Janet L. Nemec, Ph.D., Director Special Education – Archdiocesan of St. Louis, Department of Special Education
Mark Schaeffer, President – St. Louis Hoffman/Lewis
Michael G. Vranich, D.O. – General Surgery & Proctology
Louis Wray, MBA , Partner – Edward Jones
Judy Kent, Owner of Vie and Community Volunteer
Lori Putnam - Independent Interior Designer and Community Volunteer
Jerry Combs, Principal and Executive Director - Gateway Realty Advisors
Charles Quigless, Jr., C.Ad., Director of Physical Medicine - Alternative Care Center
Chris Wittenauer, Assistant General Counsel - Emerson Process Management

Board Member Emeritus
Ken Whitney – Don & Duke, Inc.
Linda K. Hunter – Pioneer Bank