About Us
Our Mission.
What Sets Us Apart.
The individuals we serve are empowered to make their own choices and to find self-worth through individualized jobs, community exploration, and meaningful day programming. Our passionate, dedicated, and supportive staff members respect every individual we serve to help them reach their full potential. Our dedicated families and volunteers from the community contribute so much time, energy, and financial support to help make OBI the vital organization it is today.
Our Beginning.
In 1962 in response to a need for occupational services for adults with developmental disabilities, a group of parents, educators and advocates came together to establish the Sheltered Workshop of Anne Arundel County (SWAAC). It began in an old firehouse on Truck House Road in Severna Park, MD. As the demand for services increased, SWAAC re-located to a warehouse facility on Langley Road in Glen Burnie. In 1990, with the development of a community employment placement program, SWAAC was renamed to Opportunity Builders, Inc. (OBI). Due to space limitations, in 1991, the program moved to a 16,000-square-foot warehouse in Hanover, MD where OBI expanded to 30,000 square feet before moving to our newly, constructed 41,000-square-foot Millersville home in 2009.
Unlimited Opportunities.
At OBI, we are dedicated to engaging individuals in new opportunities. Whether it’s sailing for the first time, learning how to take care of themselves, or obtaining employment, we strive to help those we serve become as independent as possible while fully supported by staff.
Executive Leadership Team
Marsha Legg, Chief Executive Officer, mlegg@obiworks.org
Jessica Mill, Chief Financial Officer, jmill@obiworks.org
Carrie Lycett, Sr. Director of Meaningful Day Services, clycett@obiworks.org
Tami Shaw, Director, Workforce & Youth Development, tshaw@obiworks.org
Steve Wilbourne, Manager, Human Resources, swilbourne@obiworks.org
Board of Directors Executive Committee
President
Michael Reese Sr., Department of Defense, retiree
Vice President
Sara Gray, Prince George's County Public Schools, retiree
Treasurer
Kenny Hammond, Live! Casino & Hotel
Secretary
Megan Gibbs, Howard Community College
Past President
Bill Kuethe, Kuethe State Farm Insurance, retiree
Board Members
Lori Amburn, Development Facilitators Inc.
Eric Butterly, Sandy Spring Bank
Julie Hill, Department of Defense
Ramenta Cottrell, Maryland Works
Samantha Smith, People Operations Partners
Ray Streib, Development Facilitators Inc.
How to Apply.
Prior to submitting an application, we highly recommend that you set up a time to meet with one of our Person-Centered Planning professionals, to discuss your specific interest in OBI as well as to learn more about our services.
Opportunity Builders, Inc.
Attn: Denise Hromada
8855 Veterans Highway
Millersville, MD 21108
dhromada@obiworks.org