William "Billy" Schwall, Compliance and Outcomes Coordinator

The Center is pleased to welcome William “Billy” Schwall to his position as the Compliance and Outcomes Coordinator. 

Billy has worked at the Center since its inception developing a comprehensive, integrative data system from the ground up.  In his new position, he will continue to provide  data tracking and analysis to help guide Center strategic planning. He will formalize and analyze compliance and quality assurance initiatives for the Center.  In addition, he acts as project manager for various projects and events.  His role at the Center is directly linked to essential functions described in our founding statute and requires him to work closely with all Center departments. He works collaboratively with many external agencies to move Center initiatives forward, including ISDH, EHDI, DOE Office of Special Education and FSSA/First Steps.

Billy has a strong knowledge of state systems and programs serving deaf and hard of hearing children.  He has a Master’s of Business Administration degree from Davenport University specializing in management information systems and many years of related experience in Michigan and Indiana.  He is also a Certified Deaf Interpreter and holds SKI HI Deaf Mentor Certification. 

Billy has been married to Janet Schwall for 25 years, and they have two children, Britta and Jake, who both attend the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, a college of Rochester Institute of Technology.