Kale awarded for work with people with disabilities

Melinda Kale

(Submitted by wli, Work Leads to Independence)

Melinda Kale, from Liberty Township, recently was awarded the 2017 Leadership & Advocacy Award by Governor John Kasich’s Governor’s Council on People with Disabilities. The council exists to advise the governor and General Assembly on statewide disability issues; educate and advocate for partnerships at the local, state and national level, promotion of equality, access and independence, and development of employment opportunities.

Kale is the director of finance with wli “Work Leads to Independence” (formerly Wood Lane Industries). Prior to this position, she was the Laser Cartridge Express (LCE) supervisor (which is still
a division of wli) and started her career with wli as a sales rep for LCE.