Our People
TECH, Hutchinson, KS
Promoting Independence, Creativity and Self-WorthTECH is about people— both those we serve and the team itself. We are passionate about personal well-being and do everything possible to help each person succeed. By combining our unique backgrounds and experience, the TECH team promotes the independence, creativity, and self-worth of every client.
Meet Our Leadership Team
Linc Burr
President/CEO-
Serving TECH Since:
2024
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Favorite TECH Pillar:
Connection, because the willingness to share, contribute and help each other is an important facet of lasting relationships. Perhaps the most important thing you ever do in life is build and maintain long-term, happy, healthy, fulfilling relationships with other people.
Trent Tustian
Chief Operating Officer-
Serving TECH Since:
Aug 2025
Zack Lawrence
Director of Services-
Serving TECH Since:
January 2026
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Serving TECH Since:
2018
Andrea Delgado
Manager of Health Services“While I am still relatively new to TECH, the thing I have enjoyed the most is meeting and interacting with the clients.”
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Serving TECH Since:
2021
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Favorite TECH Pillar:
Self-Worth, because I believe all persons deserve and desire dignity. I hope, through my work, I can add value for both my colleagues as well as the clients we serve.
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Fun Facts:
- Loves to travel and experience new people and destinations, with a recent trip to attend the Women’s World Cup in France.
- Enjoys listening to podcasts.
Chara Kemerling
Manager of Service Coordination“TECH is more than a job; it’s a family working together to build a better community. I couldn’t be prouder to be a part of TECH and our mission!”
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Serving TECH Since:
2008
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Favorite TECH Pillar:
Creativity, because I think creativity is what drives people, and I enjoy thinking outside the box. I also enjoy watching the people we serve develop their own artistic abilities.
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Fun Facts:
- Enjoys cooking
- Loves to travel to new places
- History/archaeology buff
Dorinda Simmons
Manager of ALS/Special Projects“I enjoy working for TECH—it’s a good place to be. I appreciate the values instilled in our services, designed to help each person served to be as independent as possible and to enjoy life in every aspect possible.”
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Serving TECH Since:
1996
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Favorite TECH Pillar:
Creativity, because it’s a way to encourage self-expressionism for our clients, and it helps all of us to look at things from a different perspective (something that I find very refreshing).
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Fun Facts:
- Enjoys nature and animals
- Loves Christian music
- Has donated her hair on several occasions to help make wigs for people who’ve lost their hair due to cancer treatment
Balee Torres
Manager of Residential Services-
Serving TECH Since:
March 2026
Jaquline Bozman
Manager of Residential Services-
Serving TECH Since:
March 2026
Alex Lutz
Quality Assurance Manager“Spending each day helping others discover their true worth and dignity is a job I've always dreamed of. At TECH, our mission is exactly that! Each client and co-worker that I interact with is an opportunity to fulfill that mission and that reality is empowering for all of us.”
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Serving TECH Since:
2023
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Favorite TECH Pillar:
Self Worth, helping someone else discover their worth is a task that every person is responsible for. When someone discovers their own dignity and purpose in life, their life takes on another level of meaning and gives them a deeper sense of peace. We all deserve to experience that fulfillment!
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Fun Facts:
- Certified metalhead/concert-going aficionado
- Unofficial pumpkin patch farmer
- Proud Fur-Father to four dogs and three cats
Izaya Vimahi
Maintenance Manager-
Serving TECH Since:
March 2026