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Northeastern Center Adds Two Leaders and Staff Therapist

By: Charlotte Burke • January 20, 2026 • Kendallville, IN
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(left) Keeley Vaught, (middle) Travis Odier, (right) Ed Dobson - photos courtesy of Northeastern Center

(KENDALLVILLE) - Northeastern Center has announced the addition of two new leaders and a returning staff therapist to its team.

Keeley Vaught has been named manager of New Hope Clubhouse, a reintegrative service in Kendallville that serves adults in DeKalb, LaGrange, Noble, and Steuben counties. Vaught is a graduate of Butler University with a bachelor's degree in psychology and holds an Other Behavioral Health Professional certification. She previously worked as a team lead at New Hope Clubhouse before moving into the manager role late last year.

Travis Odier has joined Northeastern Center as maintenance coordinator. He oversees the organization's fleet of more than 30 vehicles and manages 12 facilities across four counties. Odier is a graduate of Ivy Tech and holds associate degrees in business management and marketing. His background includes manufacturing, supervision, insurance services, and small business ownership.

Ed Dobson has returned to Northeastern Center as a staff therapist and will see clients at the Steuben County Outpatient office in Angola. Dobson is a licensed clinical social worker and a graduate of Western Michigan University. He began his career with Northeastern Center in 2007 and brings more than 40 years of experience providing human services in home, school, and community settings.

More information about Northeastern Center and its services is available at nec.org.