IN DU ST RY L EA DE R S
J.B. RADABAUGH:
A PROFILE IN POSITIVITY
Written by: ROSA WALSTON LATIMER
Spend a few minutes talking with J. B. Radabaugh, and you quickly uncover the refreshing certainty that family is of foremost importance to him. There is no doubt he considers being with his wife, Shannon, and their two daughters, Charlotte, 9, and Lucy, 4 ½, the very best way to spend his time. "I love camping and fishing with my family," Radabaugh said. "They may be wearing a dress and boots, but they are pretty tough for young ladies. They even bait their hooks. We love being outdoors and anywhere we can go without cell service is perfect. Seeing my girls smile makes me happy!" Radabaugh is a certified therapeutic recreation specialist and holds Assistive Technology Professional, and Seating and Mobility Specialist certifications, with over 14 years of experience working in the complex rehabilitation equipment field. Currently, he is a clinical education manager representing Pride Mobility Products Corp. in the Eastern Region of the United States. Radabaugh's family has also played an integral role in his career choice. "My mother, Becky Radabaugh, is an occupational therapist. After working there for more than three decades, she just retired from the school district," Radabaugh said. "My father, Jeff, who recently passed away, was an occupational therapist at United Cerebral Palsy Clinic and Community Hospital Hook Rehab in Indianapolis for many years. Later he was vice president of Ambulatory Care Services and New Business Integration for Indiana University Health." Radabaugh's wife, Shannon, and his sister, Katie, are also occupational therapists.
J. B. Radabaugh and his daughter, Lucy.
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Radabaugh's father first steered him in the direction of working in this industry, suggesting his son might be particularly suited to serve those with special needs. "It seemed like a natural fit for me, but after I did an internship with National Seating & Mobility in Indianapolis while I was in high school, I was sold," Radabaugh said. "When I started college, I decided it would be great to become a recreational therapist. I would get to have fun, work with people I enjoy helping, and get paid." After earning his degree at Indiana University Bloomington, Radabaugh moved to Chicago to work and be near Shannon, who moved there after completing her undergraduate degree to work toward her master's degree in occupational therapy. "There was no way I was going to let her go! I lived with four or five other guys and slept in a
(l to r) Lucy, Shannon, J.B., and Charlotte Radabaugh
