Our Staff

Jim and Karen Starr of the Ticket to Work Program Able Ready Employment Network

Jim & Karen Starr

Owners, Starr family of companies

For over 25 years, my wife Karen and I have dedicated our lives to helping individuals and families navigate some of the most challenging moments they’ll ever face. Whether it’s recovering from catastrophic injuries, managing the complexities of workers’ compensation, or living with a debilitating illness, we’ve been there—advocating, guiding, and supporting every step of the way.

Our passion is rooted in purpose. There’s no greater satisfaction than seeing someone move from confusion and frustration to clarity and hope. We understand how overwhelming these processes can be, and our mission is simple: to make the difficult feel doable, and to ensure you never feel alone in the journey.

Along the way, we’ve built an incredible team of compassionate, skilled, and trustworthy professionals who share our values and commitment. Together, we deliver the service, attention, and results you deserve.

Kim Gunter career coach Able Ready Employment Network

Kim Gunter

Career Coach

Kim is a mother of two grown daughters and a proud grandmother!  She is a dog lover and enjoys quilting as well.  Kim enjoys being a Career Coach because she’s able to closely interact with her client’s, and help them improve their lives.

Able Ready SSDI Employment Network Sarah Horton

Sarah Horton

Career Coach

This is Sarah.  She has been working for Able Ready in the Ticket to Work program since Fall of 2020 and have enjoyed servicing this community and assisting them with getting back to work. Sarah has a Master’s in Social Work and over 9 years’ experience working with individuals with disabilities. This also includes 5 years’ experience working as a Career Counselor. Sarah is a mother, military spouse, and avid book lover who never passes up an opportunity to curl up with a good book. She really enjoys providing employment support through the Ticket to Work program and hopes you will reach out so she can help you too!

Ryann Stuart Able Ready Employment Network for Ticket to Work programs

Ryann Stuart

Career Coach

Meet Ryann Stuart! Ryann is a knowledgeable career advisor with nearly three years of experience helping people find their path, land a job they love, and feel confident in their next steps in life. As a military spouse and mom of two, she knows how important it is to stay flexible, balanced, and focused – both within a career and in life.

In her free time, you can find her hanging out at the beach and spending time with her family.

About Able Ready

We have been providing vocational rehabilitation and Social Security Disability representation services for over 18 years.

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