LANSING, MI- Peckham’s Chief Executive and Inclusion Officer (CEIO), Jo Sperry will retire after five years of leading the award-winning organization.  

With more than 3,000 employees, 11 locations, five social enterprises and more than 25 vocational rehabilitation services and programs, Sperry has led the mission, culture and overall business operations with an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit.  

Sperry has been with Peckham for nearly three decades serving in a variety of leadership roles within the company, including Project and Grants Manager, Corporate Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and will officially retire as its CEIO on Nov. 15.    

Under Sperry’s leadership, Peckham has achieved significant growth and achievement across its line of businesses and federal contracts. Her demonstrated expertise includes successful implementation and creation of strategic partnerships to enable advanced job opportunities and upward mobility for individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment.

During her tenure, Sperry has led innovative strategies that have grown Peckham’s footprint in other regions, created a new standard for universally designed facilities for those with barriers, and helped to expand and enrich human service programs and meaningful jobs for its team members.

Under Sperry’s leadership, Peckham employees have gained greater opportunities for advancement, higher wages and increased upward mobility. A steadfast champion of inclusion, she was a trailblazer in creating a culture rooted in safety and belonging across the organization. Her steady leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic was especially impactful, guiding

Peckham through unprecedented challenges while ensuring the well-being of employees and the continued success of its mission.

Sperry served as a board member for Incompass Michigan and House of Ruth and past board member for Disability Network Capital Area and Michigan League of Human Services. Sperry holds a MBA from Michigan State University.

Peckham has named its current Chief Financial Officer, Harry Pianko as the next CEO, beginning his tenure on October 1.

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Peckham is a nonprofit vocational rehabilitation organization that provides paid job training opportunities for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment. Now in its 50^th year, Peckham has provided jobs and job skills training to thousands of individuals with barriers through five different business lines throughout Michigan, and also has operations in Phoenix, Arizona and London, Kentucky.   

Peckham, Inc., is a national award-winning organization, recognized for its achievement in providing exceptional vocational rehabilitation, creating inclusive cultures and building quality workplaces for employees.