We provide meaningful and productive work experiences
for individuals with disabilities—fostering independence, confidence, and true community integration.
Paragraph tracing roots from
1969 garage start-up
2000 move to
Centennial & Garrison
Today’s
Multi-Service Hub
Since 2000
we've been at the Core of the Carthage Community located at the intersection of Centennial and Garrison Avenues
with a focus on creating Innovative Career Opportunities for Individuals with physical, developmental, and intellectual disabilities. We currently provide the following services to Carthage and Surrounding Communities including the Greater Joplin Metro:
A community where individuals of all abilities thrive through meaningful work.
Non-profit 501(c)(3)
NAID AAA-certified shredding facility
35,000 sq ft production floor & training center
200+
Hours of paid work
created this year
120+
Lbs recycled
70
Clients served
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Meet the Team
Amy Cole
Ameriprise Financial
Susan Wendleton
Connection Care Pastor |
Carthage Nazarene
Charlotte Montague
Commercial Manager | ADM Milling
Gage Tiller
Director | Carthage Technical
Center
Alice Chorum
Director of Business and Economic Development | Carthage Water &
Electric Plant
Jeremy Hulette
HR Manager | HE Williams
Maureen Owens
Formulations Team Leader |
Schreiber FoodsAlice Chorum -
Agent | Southwest Agency Inc.
Elijah Vinson
Assistant Branch Manager | SMB
Stephanie Howard
Director of Business and Economic Development | Carthage Water &
Electric Plant
Administrative Staff
Tom Furrh
Executive Director
While in his first year at Innovative, Tom has more than 15 years experience supporting our most vulnerable populations as a non profit leader and foster/adoptive parent in Carthage. A Carthage native and graduate of Carthage HS Class of 2007, holding a Sociology Degree from MSSU and an M.B.A. from Pittsburg State University. Working to improve systems and processes that drive Innovative Industries forward, Tom is passionate and driven to continue Innovative's Mission of providing meaningful and productive work opportunities for individuals with disabilities in Carthage and surrounding communities while creating value for our business and manufacturing partners. Tom is enjoying parenting with his wife Emily with 3 growing little ones and are grandparents to two beautiful toddlers.
Cammy Thomas
Chief Operating Officer
With 15 years experience at Innovative, Cammy is our Chief Operations Officer with a focus on daily production and financial operations. Cammy has been the driving force behind Innovative Industries and primary contact for many of our customers.
Maddy Barton
Safety Manager
With 15 years experience at Innovative, Cammy is our Chief Operations Officer with a focus on daily production and financial operations. Cammy has been the driving force behind Innovative Industries and primary contact for many of our customers.
John Riley
Chief Operating Officer
With 15 years experience at Innovative, Cammy is our Chief Operations Officer with a focus on daily production and financial operations. Cammy has been the driving force behind Innovative Industries and primary contact for many of our customers.
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