About Us

Life Quest Training & Consulting, LLC. is a growing family-owned company that serves businesses and municipalities throughout the country. Our services include training, ADA Self-Evaluations, Transition Plans, consulting and much more.

Our History

Since 2005, the Life Quest team has worked towards dissolving physical and attitudinal barriers. With a long-standing relationship in the disability community and a commitment to clear communication and detail-oriented work, Life Quest has increasingly grown over the last several years, simply through referrals.

Our Philosophy

The passion of Life Quest is to help cultivate a culture of inclusion. This is carried out through a variety of services we provide to organizations.

Our Team

Dr. Nanette Odell

CEO

Highlight of Qualifications

Over 35 years’ experience in the disability field, including 15 years in Government
Doctorate in Adult Education
Fluent in American Sign Language
Certified ADA Coordinator
Co-founder of the Arizona ADA Coordinators Coalition
Founder of the Coalition for Arena & Stadium ADA Coordination.

Nanette Odell, Ed.D. has lived and/or worked with individuals with disabilities most of her life and in a professional capacity for over 35 years. This foundation helps her effectively speak to organizations about not only what is required for ADA compliance and how to achieve this over a period of time, but why it’s so important.

Dr. Nanette Odell has a long history and good rapport in the disability community. At various times in her career, she has specialized in working with individuals with various types of disabilities. The field of disability, ADA, awareness training, etc. is not only her “career” but it is a part of who she is. As such, Dr. Odell has a unique perspective on how to work towards achieving compliance, accessibility and inclusion based on a life of experience living, working and recreating with individuals with various types of disabilities. She is a problem-solver by nature and known for coming up with unique and cost-effective solutions to barrier removal.

Dr. Odell has developed a comprehensive survey tool to evaluate the current level of compliance in buildings and facilities, then develops a Transition Plan for Readily Achievable Barrier Removal that any ADA layman can easily follow. After 15 years working for the government, she is adept at finding creative solutions that are practical and cost-effective.

Todd Odell

Vice President and Field Supervisor

Todd Odell

Todd Odell, vice president and field supervisor of Life Quest Training & Consulting, LLC, has been an active part of the team since 2014. When Dr. Odell began developing their proprietary survey tool, Todd was the primary team member to help test and refine it.

Mr. Odell is the team member in the field almost 100% of the time. Whether assisting Dr. Odell or acting as lead with another team member, he is a vital part of Life Quest, often surveying 8+ hours per day to ensure timely, yet thorough reports for their clients.

Colton Wood

Vice President of Operations

Colton Wood

Colton Wood has been a valuable member of the team since 2016. With a passion for technology, he has helped streamline the data collection and reporting process. Colton provides tech support for the modification of Life Quest software, assists in the preparation of final reports, and works in the field to provide survey support, as needed.

Ricky Rivera

Field Supervisor

Ricky Rivera

"I started here at Life Quest November of 2021 and have been loving what I do ever since. I used to serve in the special needs ministry growing up so I've floated around this area of work for years. It is great to shift to a broader scope of disability work and being an advocate for this community. I now help in any area of the business I can from surveying facilities to piercing together reports. Whatever I can do to help those who can't help themselves is my responsibility."

Jason Verbus

ADA Survey Lead

Jason Verbus

"I started February of 2022. Before this job I had no experience with people with disabilities. I survey city buildings for accessibly and it has really opened my eyes on how important it is that everyone is included in the activities that I took for granted and that accessibly is not just for people with disabilities, but for everyone."

Brandon Mathis

ADA Survey Lead

Brandon Mathis

"During my time at this company I have gained valuable insights into the challenges faced by people with disabilities in various public spaces and workplaces. By conducting these field surveys, I've witnessed firsthand the impact of architectural and design choices on the accessibility of these environments.

As I continue to grow in my career, I am excited to contribute my new passion to further advance the cause of accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities.

Life Quest also has given me the opportunity to volunteer my time for families affected by disabilities. It was through them I discovered Joni and Friends, a wonderful non profit that offers family respite programs and provides numerous services to families living with a disability."

Nancy Del Rio

Project Management and Survey Support

Nancy Del Rio

Nancy Del Rio assists with project management and occasionally joins Dr. Odell in the field, especially on larger jobs when two teams are needed or when surveying women’s facilities.

At her part-time job with Verve Wellness Center, Nancy has been the personal assistant to the CEO, a company administrative assistant, and in charge of accounts payable since 2007. With strong organizational skills and attention to detail, Nancy helps coordinate scheduling for on-site surveys, dispatches the appropriate teams, ensures data collected continues the process or report preparation, and assists in making the operations of Life Quest run smoothly.

Shaun Bowles

Technology and Survey Support

Shaun Bowles

Being the son of Life Quest CEO Nanette Odell, Shaun Bowles has grown up in an environment of diversity and inclusion. Whether being quizzed on ADA laws during his formative years or assisting his mother in undercover research for contracted consulting jobs, Shaun has a vested interest in Life Quest and enjoys supporting the team.

Don Baldwin

ADA Survey Support

Don Baldwin

coming soon...

Tony Del Rio

ADA Survey Support

Tony Del Rio

Tony Del Rio has been one of the primary Life Quest surveyors since 2015. A retired fire captain for the city of Mesa, Arizona, Tony was a first responder from April 1980 to May 2011. Tony also worked as a flight paramedic for Air Evac for 10 years. Following retirement, Tony became a valuable member of the Life Quest team and continues to enjoy serving the community in his new role.

Tom Humphrey

ADA Survey Support

Tom Humphrey

coming soon...

Life Quest also works with architects, engineers, and designers, as needed or when requested.

About Us

Our History

Our Philosophy

Our Team

Dr. Nanette Odell

Todd Odell

Colton Wood

Ricky Rivera

Jason Verbus

Brandon Mathis

Nancy Del Rio

Shaun Bowles

Don Baldwin

Tony Del Rio

Tom Humphrey

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