Pioneer Center is proud to announce the appointment of Catie Schmit, MSN, RN, CEN, NEA-BC, currently serving as President of Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Woodstock Hospital. Catie brings extensive experience in both healthcare administration and hospital operations. She previously served as Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive at Northwestern Medicine, where she […]

We are proud to share the Pioneer Center 2025 Annual Report. This report highlights the impact of our programs, the dedication of our staff, and the strength of the individuals and families we serve every day. 2025 Annual Report

Pioneer Center was recently featured on K-LOVE’s Closer Look. In this interview, CEO Frank Samuel is joined by Jason Clark, Sr. Program Director/Officer of Developmental Disabilities, and Carrie Freund, Director of Homeless Services. Together, they share how Pioneer Center provides Developmental Disabilities, Behavioral Health, and Homeless programs and services. They explain how these services work […]

Pioneer Center for Human Services is proud to be recognized in Shaw Media’s Top Workplaces in McHenry County. We earned top recognition as a Large Employer, Workplace for Seniors, Professional Service organization, and Workplace for Veterans. We were also named one of the top Non-Profit Organizations, Workplace for People with Special Needs, and a Company […]

            Pioneer Center for Human Services was recently featured on Around Town, a local radio program on Huntley Community Radio hosted by Ron Giordano. The conversation highlighted Pioneer Center’s mission and the scope of services we provide across McHenry County, with leadership from multiple program areas joining the discussion. Representing […]

Pioneer Center is proud to announce the appointment of Cassidy Richardson to our Board of Directors. Cassidy currently serves as the Human Resources Manager at Scotsman Ice in Vernon Hills, IL, and brings with her over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Her expertise in employee relations and organizational development will be a tremendous asset to our […]

Pioneer Center 2024 Annual Report (PDF)

Preparing for Challenging Times Non-profit organizations are facing uncertain times. We continue to hear about potential cuts in government funding, most specifically cuts in Medicaid. These are resources Pioneer Center relies on for programs and services to meet the needs of our three pillars of care for our community: Developmental Disabilities, the Homeless, and Behavioral […]

Pioneer Center announces the appointment of new Board Member Douglas (Doug) P. Martin, Director of Economic Development with the City of McHenry. With over 27 years of experience in local government, Doug provides our Board of Directors with in-depth knowledge of the public sector and many years of connections throughout our county. Doug explains, “I […]

Pioneer Center announces the appointment of new Board Member Chris Hillman. Chris is the President of SPI of Chicago, Inc., a nationally ranked Executive Search firm based in Crystal Lake, IL. Chris brings 26 years of Business Development and Human Resource Consulting experience to our Board of Directors. “I believe contribution is a big part […]