There is a familiar face leading Putnam County Comprehensive Services, Inc. and that is J.D. Miller. 

Miller replaces Andrew Ranck, who spent a decade as executive director of PCCS, which provides services to individuals with disabilities in order for them to reach their optimum potential in attitudes, habits and skills through training and integration. 

"It feels somewhat surreal. Over the past 14 years, I have made this a goal of mine to become the Executive Director, and I'm honored to have the support of the Board of Directors, all of my support staff, the Direct Support Professionals and the individuals we serve," Miller told The Putnam County Post. 

For Miller, Putnam County Comprehensive Services, Inc. has been a part of his life dating back to his days as a high school student.

"I've known many of the individuals we serve beyond the 14 years that I have been employed, so when the opportunity came to work with some of them following my graduation at DePauw in 2009, I was very excited. The most enjoyable part of my job is watching individuals set goals for themselves and attain them. Being able to help support and guide individuals to make choices in their lives to attain the goals they have identified as being important is the most rewarding aspect of working with PCCS," Miller said. 

PCCS services over 400 individuals and families across 26 Indiana counties, while employing over 500 people to provide services. In addition, the organization has been active participants in the communities it serves, establishing partnerships with local businesses and offering support to municipalities, local colleges and universities and non-profits. 

Miller said he enters the new year and his new role with several goals. 

"One of my goals for PCCS in the new year is to expand our supportive employment program, not only with businesses and industry that we currently have successfully placed individuals, but to other industries and local small businesses who are willing to see the potential and abilities of our individuals," Miller said.

Miller said PCCS is always hiring for Direct Support Professionals, with wages starting at $15 an hour and a $2,000 sign on bonus, as well as paid training and many incentives. To apply, visit PCCS at www.pccsinc.org or the office at 630 Tennessee St., Greencastle.