Our staff is an important part of the success of our business.

Pam Smith, SSW QIDP ABISC
Owner, Mentor, Advocate
Pam received a BS degree in Child
and Family Development, from the University of Utah.
She has served on the Utah Special Education Advisory
Panel committee. Pam’s background includes working as a DHS/DSPD Support Coordinator receiving numerous incentive
awards for exceptional work. Her previous experience includes working in both public and private schools. Pam
loves her work and the people she serves.
psmith@utah.gov
Lara Woods, SSW QIDP
Senior Support Coordinator-External

Support Coordinator
with DHS/DSPD since 2004. Before starting with DSPD Lara worked with the State of Utah Division of Aging and Adult Services
as a Protective Payee. She received her BS degree in Social Work, from BYU. Lara
has been recognized for developing a training program for police officers on how to interview and interact with people with
disabilities, helping train cadets at the P.O.S.T. Lara is dedicated about helping individuals with disabilities and their
families.
lawoods@utah.gov
Lissa Johnson, SSW QIDP
Senior Support Coordinator-External

Lissa
started with DSPD in 2000 with a unit specializing in Family Supports. She became
the DHS/DSPD Central Region’s Outplacement Specialist and worked with individuals needing a Protective Payee. Before
joining DSPD she was a lead worker and DCFS Supervisor. Lissa graduated from Westminster College
with a BS is Psychology. She loves working with people with special needs helping
them reach their goals and potential.
Traci Butts, QIDP
Senior Support Coordinator-External

Traci graduated
from University of Phoenix with a BS is Human Services. She looks forward to continue to assist all people with disabilities reach and maintain
a life of happiness, health and safety.
traci@utssw.com
Andrea Chatterton, SSW QIDP
Support Coordinator-External

Andrea earned her BS
in Social Work from BYU Hawaii. She is enthusiastic and enjoys helping individuals
in Salt Lake, Tooele and Utah Valley. She enjoys working on her America Sign Language skills.
Throughout her life she has had and made friends with many different types of disabilities, and loves supporting
them in their individual lives. She says "I believe that my friendships and experiences have had a great impact on who
I am today, and what I am passionate about. Helping people with disabilities to live successful lives".
andrea@utssw.com
Kim Knuteson, SSW QIDP
Senior Support Coordinator

Kim has worked with youth and adults who have a variety of physical and mental
disabilities for the past 14 years. She uderstands the comlexities of a diagnosis and symptoms of disorders and the behaviors
sometime associated with it. Kim earned her BS in Family Studies from Weber State University.
Michelle Demary, QIDP, ABISC
Senior Support Coordinator-External

Support Coordinator
I have a appreciation for the challenges faced by those with disabilities, they have helped me to develop many life skills
and gain knowledge to accomplish the tasks I encounter and to help those around me as they face their challenges.
mdemary@utah.gov
Candace Smith, QIDP
Support Coordinator, Advocate

Support Coordinator
Has degree in Elementary Education teaching English and Spanish as second language.
Clsmith@utah.gov
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Hal Smith, MBA
Financial & IT Manager
Hal is assisting with payroll, employee expense, benefits, record keeping, financial, IT, Website,
and accounting issues. Hal has an
Engineering Degree from the UofU, MBA business degree, and has been running a successful technical
service business, C&I Inspections, since 2002. hal.smith@utssw.com
Infrared Inspection Service
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