Dr. Deidra Brown

Chief Operating Officer

Dr. Deidra Brown serves as the Chief Operating Officer for WESCO Industries, where she has been a dedicated member of the team since 2007 and has held the COO role since 2011. She brings nearly two decades of experience in organizational leadership, program development, and service excellence within the human services field.

Dr. Brown holds a Doctorate in Human Services with a specialization in Leadership and Organizational Management from Capella University, a Master’s Degree in Human Services from Bellevue University, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Human Services from Buena Vista University. A lifelong learner, she is committed to continuous improvement and strives to make a meaningful impact on WESCO, its employees, and the people served.

Born and raised on a farm outside of Schleswig, Dr. Brown is a graduate of Denison High School and is proud to contribute to the community she has always called home. She and her husband, Nick, live on an acreage outside of Deloit with their four daughters—Kenzie, Cameron, Hailey, and Whitley. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling with her family and cheering on her girls in their many activities, including gymnastics, dance, and soccer.

Seeing so many individuals succeed in life and being able to transition back into the community is the best part of my job. - WESCO Industries Employee
They can't tell you when you start this job there may come a time where you find you're more comfortable surrounded by people with developmental disabilities than when you are with the general population. But it happens. - WESCO Industries Employee
Until someone has had their own experience with someone with a developmental disability, they just won't understand. - WESCO Industries Employee
I’m so grateful this job became my purpose, my passion & part of my identity. WESCO Industries Employee