I have worked closely with Thumb Industries since I came to Huron County in 1988 to teach students with cognitive impairments and throughout my career as Transition Specialist for the Huron Intermediate School District. The staff of Thumb Industries provided me with information that I needed to help perpare my students to have the skills needed to be placed in competive employment in our community. Having a job is extremely important but is more than just getting a paycheck it is also the feeling of contributing to our community. As the ecomomy has changed, Thumb Indrusties has adjusted and developed innovative new ways to give our consumers those same opportunities to work and feel good about themselves. I currently sit on the board of directors at Thumb Industries.