[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 76 (Wednesday, May 7, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E396]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              CONGRATULATING BILL KEPNER ON HIS RETIREMENT

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                           HON. LLOYD SMUCKER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 7, 2025

  Mr. SMUCKER. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to honor and congratulate Mr. 
Bill Kepner on his retirement as CEO of United Disabilities Services.
  Bill Kepner has a storied history with United Disabilities Services, 
a nonprofit that helps disabled individuals, veterans, and seniors live 
more independent and fulfilling lives. He first served as a board 
member and board president for ten years in two separate stints and 
joined the organization as their Chief Operating Officer in 2008. 
Following the departure of Gerry Meck, Bill became CEO in 2010 and has 
marked his tenure as a vocal advocate for people with disabilities.
  Before his position with UDS, Bill was the Chief Operating Officer 
for the Inglis Foundation, a Philadelphia housing and community 
services organization for disabled individuals, and he was Regional 
Vice President for Apria Healthcare and CEO for the Kairos Foundation. 
Additionally, he served as president of the Pennsylvania Providers 
Coalition Association and developed Non-Profit Management Solutions, a 
nonprofit LLC that assists other nonprofits with management services.
  As he settles into his new role as Senior Consultant, I thank Bill 
Kepner for his invaluable and selfless work at United Disabilities 
Services. UDS has transformed the lives of people with disabilities 
across Pennsylvania's 11th Congressional District and beyond, and I am 
proud to represent both their CEO and their foundation in Congress.

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