Our Leadership
Leadership Team
The Arc Ontario is led by a compassionate, experienced group of professionals who are fully dedicated to helping individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities – every step of the way.
Are you passionate about helping other people live their best lives and reach their full potential?
At The Arc Ontario, enriching lives is what we’re all about. The Arc Ontario is a resource for people with disabilities or other challenges and their families, providing services and supports that encourage people to fulfill their potential. When you join our team, you’ll be making a difference every day; in someone else’s life and in your own. Learn more about our opportunities and openings!
Board of Directors
Ranging from family members to professionals and educators, The Arc Ontario board connects us to the community.
Patrick Boyle, President
Dr. Barb Risser, Vice President
Lynne Erdle, Treasurer
Elizabeth Palmatier, Assistant Treasurer
Kathryn Wegman, Secretary
Bobby Greco, Jr., Primary Board of Governors
Michelle Raeman, Alternate Board of Governors
Gretchen Daugherty, Director
Robert Doeblin, Director
Scott Gerstner, Director
Danusia Klestinec, Director
Charles McCausland, Director
Benjamin Northrup, Director
Jessica Sheridan, Director
Chad Tuttle, Director
Foundation Board
The Friends of The Arc Ontario Foundation was incorporated in 2013 to raise funds in support of our innovative and ever-expanding services for people with disabilities or other challenges.
What we do:
Raise funds to supplement decreasing support from Medicaid (government organization who primarily funds programs and services for people with disabilities or other challenges)
Ensures The Arc Ontario’s financial future and that the individuals who we support will continue to lead fulfilling lives for generations to come
Builds upon strong support from the community
Kathryn Wegman, President
Edward Wright, Vice President
Christopher Jamieson, Treasurer
Jessica Nava, Secretary
Dustin Baker
John Beca
Edward Boudreau
Connor Church
Patrick Farrington
Abbey Friend-Vienna
Scott Gerstner
John Krueger
Dylan Piacelli
Chadwick Tuttle
Community Advisory Board
The Arc Ontario’s Community Advisory Board is a non-governing body of local professionals and leaders who provide us with community-based input. Their valuable connections and insight help people with disabilities to become engaging community members who are welcomed, respected, and valued in our society.
Gerald Archibald
Geoff Astles
Christopher Barnard
Karen Davison Blazey
Stacey Casella
Jim Colizzi
Greg Constantino
Stephanie Constantino
Erica Dayton
Chris DeBolt
Jamie Farr
Mandy Friend
Dan Fuller
Jason Gottfried
Sarah Genecco
Chelsea Henderson
Michael Kauffman
Brian Kolb
Jessica Mitchell, Ph.D.
Dr. Robert Nye
Tamra O'Donnell
Melissa Overholser
John Parkhurst
Salvatore Pitti
Jan Regan
Jack Schuppenhauer
Mike Sheridan
Hal Smith
Dean Williamson
Autism Advisory Board
Formed in 2010, the Autism Advisory Board consists of parents, educators, staff from state and private agencies, community members, and people supported by the agency. Each member has a continuous focus on raising the awareness of autism in the community and meeting the needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorder and their families through the development of new services and supports.
From left to right: Timothy Davis, Jacob Daniels, Sandra Eckhert, Allison Rich, Kelly Davis, Emily Conrad and Aimee Bennett.