LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 6, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ResCare, Inc., the country's largest private human services company, announced today that Michael Hough has joined ResCare as Executive Vice President of its Workforce Services segment. Mr. Hough previously held the position of Executive Vice President of Western Operations and Global Account Manager with Air Serv, which provides support services and security for commercial aviation companies.
"Mike will be responsible for leading our Workforce Services team in developing cutting edge services for those searching for employment," said ResCare President and Chief Executive Officer Ralph G. Gronefeld, Jr. "I believe Mike's experience brings a fresh perspective and valuable skills to Workforce Services, and we look forward to working with him."
Mr. Hough serves on the Board of Directors of the Chicago-based non-profit Open Doors Organization, which is dedicated to providing services to persons with disabilities. He holds an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and a BBA from the University of Wisconsin.
ResCare Workforce Services provides job training, career advice and job placement to the unemployed or underemployed with contracts in 23 states.
About ResCare
ResCare is a human service company that provides residential, therapeutic, job training and educational supports to people with developmental and other disabilities, to seniors who need in-home assistance, to youth with special needs and adults who are experiencing barriers to employment. Based in Louisville, Ky., ResCare and its nearly 45,000 dedicated employees serve some 57,000 people daily in 42 states, Washington, D.C., Canada and Puerto Rico. For more information about ResCare, please visit the company's website at www.ResCare.com.