Barbara S. Wale
President / CEO
585-672-2233
Barb and her husband Robert live in Fairport. They have two sons, Michael, 27 and Adam, 23. Barb received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree’s in Speech Pathology from SUNY Geneseo. She also has received a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the Bittner School of Business at St. John Fisher College. Barb started her career at The Arc in 1978.
Steve Chartrand
CEO, Arc Foundation
585-672-2222
Steve and his wife Debbie live in Honeoye Falls with their three children, Kristina, Todd and Matthew. Steve started with the Arc Foundation in 2004.
Tracy Petrichick
Chief Operating Officer
585-672-2220
Tracy and her husband Roy live in Pittsford with their three children, Jared, Riley & Thomas. Tracy received her Associates Degree from Alfred State College and her Bachelor’s Degree from Rochester Institute of Technology. Tracy has worked as a CPA at Eldreidge, Fox & Porretti for several years. Prior to coming to The Arc, Tracy worked as the Director of Financial Services at Heritage Christian Services.
Maureen Hellems
CFO
585-271-0660, ext. 368
Maureen and her husband Chris live in Honeoye Falls. Maureen has three children, Chelsea, Katie and Jamie. Maureen brings with her over 20 years of non-profit financial experience. Maureen started with The Arc in 2005.
Eileen Cavalier
Controller
585-271-0660, ext. 532
Eileen and her husband Frank live in Rochester with their two sons, Owen and Rory. Eileen graduated from St. Bonaventure University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Eileen worked in corporate accounting for law firms in Washington, D.C., before moving to Rochester in 1998 and taking her first job in the not-for-profit field. Eileen has been with the Arc since 2005.
Dawn Cooper
Senior Administrator
585-271-0660, ext. 552
Dawn has worked in the field for 29 years. Her education is Business Management and Special Education. She has been employed with The Arc of Monroe in leadership positions since 2002. Dawn lives in Fairport with her husband Chuck.
Jackie Crego
Senior Development Manager
585-672-2228
Jackie and her husband Tom live in Honeoye Falls with her daughter, Nicole and stepson, Tony. Jackie has a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from SUNY Empire State. Jackie started to work for The Arc in 2004. Jackie was the recipient of the 2009 Roger J. Robach Award.
Wendy DiVincenzo
Senior Administrator
585-730-6038
Wendy has worked for The Arc since 2003, but has worked in the field for 15 years. She has been the Director of Day Services and the Administrator of Community Outreach and Enrollment.
Kathy Graham
Sr. Administrator, Residential Services
585-271-0660, ext. 367
Kathy lives in Irondequoit. She is the mother of two grown children. Kathy has a BA degree from Daemen College. Kathy has worked in the field for 14 years in management of supported and sheltered employment and management/administration of residential development and services. Kathy also has a background in real estate development and management.
Pamela Furr
Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer
585-672-2223
Pam has worked at The Arc of Monroe County since 1982. She began her employment as the Secretary to the Diagnostic Evaluation Unit, and currently holds the position of Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer. Pam obtained her Associate’s Degree from Genesee Community College. She currently resides in Rochester, NY.
Karen Jenkins
Sr. Administrator, HR & Employee Relations
585-271-0660, ext. 653
Karen has worked for 23 years in the HR Field. Karen has a Bachelor of Science in Sociology/Social Work from SUNY Fredonia. She received her Senior Professional in HR certification in June 2008. Karen lives in Honeoye Falls with her husband Cody and her two sons, Casey and Patrick. Karen has worked for The Arc since 2007.
Kathy Moylan
Sr. Administrator, Transition Services
585-698-1331
Kathy has been with The Arc for over 30 years in a variety of position. Currently Kathy enjoys combining business and human service objectives as the Sr. Administrator for ArcWorks, Job Path, DeliWorks and Community Outreach. Kathy is the proud Mom of two wonderful teenage daughters.
Joan Stratton
Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
585-672-2227
Joni has worked for The Arc for 32 years. She started as a volunteer and was hired to be a secretary in the Arc Workshop. For the past 26-27 years she has primarily been an assistant to the Sr. Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and President/CEO. Joan was honored to be the 2001 Employee of the Year and the recipient of the 2005 Roger J. Robach Award.