About Us

Our mission statement:
Visions' approach to behavioral consultation is grounded in an understanding that there is always more to learn. In providing meaningful support, we first seek to understand the experience of others. We serve in the spirit of openness, flexibility and collaboration to foster effective, person-centered growth. Our shared commitment is to demonstrate Visions’ values toward one another and those we serve.

Our values are our foundation.

  • Quality

    Effectiveness

    Consistency

    Reliability

    Professionalism

    Evidence-based practices

  • Diversity

    Acceptance

    Humility

    Openness

    Validation of different ways of knowing/being

    Collaboration

    Equity

    Person-centered

  • Positivity

    Strengths-based

    Supportive

    Accelerative

    Humane

    Ethical

    Compassion

  • Creativity

    Exploration

    Curiosity

    Individualization

    Outside of the box thinking

    Perseverance

    Joy

  • Growth

    Forward looking

    Preparedness

    Openness

    Flexibility

    Proactive

    Resiliency

    Being of service

Visions Origin Story

Visions LLC was founded in 2009 by Dave Jaques and Gary Strange, who brought over 20 years of shared experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Their work across a wide range of settings shaped a core belief that behavior is deeply influenced by environment and relationships.

After becoming Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), Dave and Gary launched Visions to provide high-quality, person-centered behavioral services. What began as a two-person practice has grown into a team of approximately 100 practitioners serving over 1,500 individuals across multiple states.

Today, Visions supports individuals with I/DD, behavioral health needs, neurocognitive disorders, and substance use challenges. Services extend across diverse settings, including residential programs, community environments, treatment courts, and wellness initiatives. The organization is known for integrating Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with collaborative, multidisciplinary approaches.

Visions remains grounded in its commitment to enhancing quality of life through compassionate care, strong relationships, and thoughtfully designed environments.

Visions Leadership

Ann Ramey

Midwest Director of Operations

M.A. in Social Work; Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certificate as BCBA from SIU- Carbondale

Areas of Professional Interest
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; staff training; teaching tools to live life to the fullest

Hobbies
Family; Being outdoors; singing and music; road trips

Executive Director

Dave Jaques

Serves as the {President/Executive Director of Visions LLC. He has worked with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities, neurocognitive disorders (i.e. dementia), mental health challenges and their related support networks throughout his 40-year professional career.

Dave has a PhD in Organizational Leadership from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Over the last several years Dave has developed an increased interest in “wellness and optimal health.’ He is a Certified Wellness Practitioner (CWP) through the National Wellness Institute (NWI) and a certified Health Coach through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition (IIN).

From an organizational standpoint Dave is very interested and involved with transformational leadership, organizational culture, and positive psychology. From the vantage point of supporting individuals, Dave’s primary focus is on quality of life as defined and described by those supported and those closest to them.

In his ‘free time’ Dave enjoys being with his family (including two wonderful dogs), being outdoors, reading, and being physically active. He hopes to start blending in a little more travel into his life soon!

Meet the Visions team.

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