About Us
Our Roots
North Eastern Services (NES) was founded by Wayne Crabb. Wayne’s involvement with people with disabilities began in 1973 as a Special Education Teacher for the Alpine School District. In 1978, he took a one year sabbatical from Alpine School District to work at the Utah State Training School, which later became the Utah State Developmental Center, where he was the Workshop Director. Afterwards, he returned to Alpine School District as the Director of the Timp Industries Vocational Program (now known as ATEC), where he served for nine years.
In 1982, the State of Utah Division of Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD) approached Wayne about establishing and operating group homes. Shortly thereafter, North Eastern Services was incorporated and the first group home was opened in Roosevelt. Wayne’s philosophy was to treat each consumer with respect and dignity, and to serve them with the highest possible quality of care. With time, NES expanded to provide services in Logan and Utah County.
In 1982, the State of Utah Division of Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD) approached Wayne about establishing and operating group homes. Shortly thereafter, North Eastern Services was incorporated and the first group home was opened in Roosevelt. Wayne’s philosophy was to treat each consumer with respect and dignity, and to serve them with the highest possible quality of care. With time, NES expanded to provide services in Logan and Utah County.
NES Today
In 1996, Wayne’s son Cory was hired and later became the Executive Director for the company in charge of running the day-to-day operations. In 1997, NES was awarded the prestigious Ila M. Goodey award, given to recognize high quality services. In 2000, Wayne’s wife Suzanne came aboard to assist with the administrative and quality aspects of the business. Today, Wayne, Suzanne, and Cory lead a staff of over 500 employees to run the business.
Despite our growth and changes that occur with time, NES will always trace its roots to the first group home in Roosevelt and remember the importance of treating every single client as if they were our only one. We love each of them individually and consider them a vital and important part of the NES family.
Despite our growth and changes that occur with time, NES will always trace its roots to the first group home in Roosevelt and remember the importance of treating every single client as if they were our only one. We love each of them individually and consider them a vital and important part of the NES family.
In The News
Our non-profit arm, East Birch Creek, recently secured the laundry contract from the Utah State Hospital in Provo. As a result, this has provided work for 20 of the individuals we serve. This project includes washing, drying, ironing, folding, and sorting the linens and towels for the State Hospital.
This contract directly fulfills the mission of East Birch Creek, which is to improve the lives of individuals with disablities. This project provides meaningful work and employment, and it enhances the self-esteem of the workers. We express appreciation to the State Hospital, Utah Works, and all others who were involved in getting this contract for East Birch Creek.
This contract directly fulfills the mission of East Birch Creek, which is to improve the lives of individuals with disablities. This project provides meaningful work and employment, and it enhances the self-esteem of the workers. We express appreciation to the State Hospital, Utah Works, and all others who were involved in getting this contract for East Birch Creek.
