About Us
Who We Are
Skils’kin is a community-based, nonprofit organization that provides employment services to adults with disabilities, helping them grow and thrive within the community. Through these collaborative services, we help individuals with disabilities find meaningful employment and effectively manage their financial resources, promoting integration and, ultimately, a top quality of life in the process.
We directly employ individuals with and without disabilities to provide products and services for business and the government through our Commercial Services and our AbilityOne Contracts in Washington, Montana, and Wyoming. We also place individuals with disabilities in jobs in the community through our comprehensive Employment Services department. In addition to these employment services, we also provide representative payee services through our Payee Services department.
Our Mission
Empower people. Enhance opportunities. Enrich communities.
Our Vision
Be the company most known for creating and implementing the model for inclusion for adults with disabilities.
Corporate Values
Accountability
Accountability is the acknowledgement and assumption of responsibility for actions, decisions, and policies. This includes the obligation to report, explain, and be answerable for resulting consequences.
Diversity
Genuine awareness, recognition, and inclusion of the dynamic qualities, beliefs, and contributions of every individual.
Relationships
Foster purposeful connections to better our communities.
Innovation
The creation of more effective products, processes, services, technologies, or ideas.
Integrity
The honesty and accuracy of one’s actions.
What’s the meaning behind the name?
Skils’kin is a Salish word meaning “a place where a person goes to seek personal identity and self-empowerment”
Organizational Chart
Board Members
Nick Bruck
Board Member
KellieJo Timberlake
Board Member
Jennifer McPherson
Board Member
Chrystal Ortega
Board Member
Christina Laurie
Board Member
Ben Luety
Board MemberBrandon Naccarato
Board MemberDavid Watts
Board MemberMarty Orchard
Board MemberDave Troyke
Board MemberTeam Members
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First-Year Strategic Plan Goals
This morning’s message is from VP of Strategy and Innovation, Amanda Cross. Good morning everyone, happy Monday. Mondays normally have me thinking about the week to come, what needs to be tackled, and getting organized to do so. But today, I’m reflecting on what...
Surround Yourself With People Better Than You
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Actively Seeking Wellness
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Burnout & Capacity
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