Board of Directors and Administrative Staff
CCRES is served by an all-volunteer Board of Directors:
CCRES is served by an all-volunteer Board of Directors:
- James Bruce
- Thomas Carey
- Anthony Costello
- Robert DiSciullo
- Robert Esty
- Charles Gibson
- Michael Grigalonis
- Harry Jamison (Vice Chairperson)
- Geoff Kelly
- Charles L. Lewis, Jr.
- Joseph Lubitsky
- John Morrissey
- Ed Murray
- Joseph O'Brien (Chairperson)
- Jerome Parker
- Kenneth Phillips
- Reid Sandner
- R. Stanley Schuck
- Leon Spencer
- Iain Strachan (Treasurer)
- Steve Todaro
- John Unangst
- Timothy Umbreit
- Laird Warner
Administrative Staff
Michael J. Kelly, J.D., Ed.D., Executive Director
Dr. Michael Kelly has been working directly with or on behalf of students with disabilities since his high school years. As a freshman, Dr. Kelly began volunteering at St. Edmunds in Rosemont and by his senior year was working after school each day with the resident students at the Don Guanella School in Springfield. Upon graduating from West Chester University, Dr. Kelly began his career in public education that spanned almost thirty years and included working as a Special Education Teacher, Special Education Supervisor, Director of Student Services, Assistant Superintendent, and Superintendent of Schools. Along the way, he continued his education taking graduate courses at Penn State, earning a law degree from Widener University School of Law, and receiving his doctorate in Educational Leadership from Immaculata University.
Joseph A. Vaillancourt, MBA, SPHR, Director of Human Resources
Joe Vaillancourt's Human Resource management experience extends over 15 years. He has earned the distinction of Senior Professional in Human Resources. Joe holds an MBA from West Chester University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Southern Maine. Prior to joining CCRES in 2004, he was the Human Resources Manager for 6 years at the Devereux Kanner Center in West Chester, Pennsylvania and the Coordinator of Devereux Industries for 2 years at the Devereux Whitlock Center in Devon, Pennsylvania. Preceding his experience in Pennsylvania, Joe was the Executive Director for 2 years at the Center for Independent Living in Palm Beach County, Florida.
Christine Daniels, Director of Finance
Before joining CCRES, Christine worked at Cephalon, Inc. in the Finance Dept. for three years and at Amkor Technologies in the Finance, Tax and Risk Management Dept. for five years. Christine received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management with a minor in Human Resources from Immaculata University in 2007.
Thuy Yancey, SHRM-CP, Coordinator of Recruitment
Thuy earned her B.S. in Criminal Justice from West Chester University in 2005. She has most recently worked as a Recruiter (Behavioral Health Division) and Account Manager (Allied Health Division) for Staffing Plus.
Amanda Chappell, SHRM-CP, Recruiter
Amanda has experience recruiting within a variety of industries. She began her career recruiting administrative professionals at Robert Half International and most recently worked in in the Allied Healthcare industry. She has a degree in Liberal Arts from West Chester University.
Kerri White, Recruiter
Kerri White, HR Recruiter joined CCRES in 2015. She earned her B.S. in Organizational Behavior/Applied Psychology from Albright College. She was also a previous TSS, with two years of experience in wraparound services.
Kathy Benigni , Recruiter
Kathy worked for seven years as a recruiter/HR representative for a home health care agency. Prior to that, she worked 12 years in the financial industry where she held various positions from Training Supervisor to a 401K Account Administrator. Kathy holds a Bachelor of Science in Consumer Affairs with a concentration in Business from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Dominique Gagliano, SHRM-CP, HR Generalist
Prior to joining CCRES' administrative staff, Dominique gained experience within the field by working for CCRES as a Personal Care Assistant and Therapeutic Staff Support. Dominique earned her B.S. in Special Education from West Chester University in 2012. Dominique achieved her SHRM (The Society for Human Resources) Certified Professional credential in 2016.
Jean M. Talucci, Administrative Staff (part-time)
Jean holds a B.S. in Liberal Studies from West Chester University, as well as a Certificate in Human Resources Management from Villanova University. Prior to joining the CCRES team, Jean worked in various fields related to the area of human resources.
Jennifer Passante, Administrative Staff
Jennifer studied at West Chester University and earned her B.S. in Sociology in 2014. She also has held various administrative positions and worked for QVC in their Human Resources Service Center as an HR Specialist.
Theresa Kreppel, Business Office Assistant
Theresa has over 10 years experience in Finance and Accounting for various corporations. She previously owned The Executive’s Assistant, a full-service secretarial service.
Michael J. Kelly, J.D., Ed.D., Executive Director
Dr. Michael Kelly has been working directly with or on behalf of students with disabilities since his high school years. As a freshman, Dr. Kelly began volunteering at St. Edmunds in Rosemont and by his senior year was working after school each day with the resident students at the Don Guanella School in Springfield. Upon graduating from West Chester University, Dr. Kelly began his career in public education that spanned almost thirty years and included working as a Special Education Teacher, Special Education Supervisor, Director of Student Services, Assistant Superintendent, and Superintendent of Schools. Along the way, he continued his education taking graduate courses at Penn State, earning a law degree from Widener University School of Law, and receiving his doctorate in Educational Leadership from Immaculata University.
Joseph A. Vaillancourt, MBA, SPHR, Director of Human Resources
Joe Vaillancourt's Human Resource management experience extends over 15 years. He has earned the distinction of Senior Professional in Human Resources. Joe holds an MBA from West Chester University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Southern Maine. Prior to joining CCRES in 2004, he was the Human Resources Manager for 6 years at the Devereux Kanner Center in West Chester, Pennsylvania and the Coordinator of Devereux Industries for 2 years at the Devereux Whitlock Center in Devon, Pennsylvania. Preceding his experience in Pennsylvania, Joe was the Executive Director for 2 years at the Center for Independent Living in Palm Beach County, Florida.
Christine Daniels, Director of Finance
Before joining CCRES, Christine worked at Cephalon, Inc. in the Finance Dept. for three years and at Amkor Technologies in the Finance, Tax and Risk Management Dept. for five years. Christine received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management with a minor in Human Resources from Immaculata University in 2007.
Thuy Yancey, SHRM-CP, Coordinator of Recruitment
Thuy earned her B.S. in Criminal Justice from West Chester University in 2005. She has most recently worked as a Recruiter (Behavioral Health Division) and Account Manager (Allied Health Division) for Staffing Plus.
Amanda Chappell, SHRM-CP, Recruiter
Amanda has experience recruiting within a variety of industries. She began her career recruiting administrative professionals at Robert Half International and most recently worked in in the Allied Healthcare industry. She has a degree in Liberal Arts from West Chester University.
Kerri White, Recruiter
Kerri White, HR Recruiter joined CCRES in 2015. She earned her B.S. in Organizational Behavior/Applied Psychology from Albright College. She was also a previous TSS, with two years of experience in wraparound services.
Kathy Benigni , Recruiter
Kathy worked for seven years as a recruiter/HR representative for a home health care agency. Prior to that, she worked 12 years in the financial industry where she held various positions from Training Supervisor to a 401K Account Administrator. Kathy holds a Bachelor of Science in Consumer Affairs with a concentration in Business from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Dominique Gagliano, SHRM-CP, HR Generalist
Prior to joining CCRES' administrative staff, Dominique gained experience within the field by working for CCRES as a Personal Care Assistant and Therapeutic Staff Support. Dominique earned her B.S. in Special Education from West Chester University in 2012. Dominique achieved her SHRM (The Society for Human Resources) Certified Professional credential in 2016.
Jean M. Talucci, Administrative Staff (part-time)
Jean holds a B.S. in Liberal Studies from West Chester University, as well as a Certificate in Human Resources Management from Villanova University. Prior to joining the CCRES team, Jean worked in various fields related to the area of human resources.
Jennifer Passante, Administrative Staff
Jennifer studied at West Chester University and earned her B.S. in Sociology in 2014. She also has held various administrative positions and worked for QVC in their Human Resources Service Center as an HR Specialist.
Theresa Kreppel, Business Office Assistant
Theresa has over 10 years experience in Finance and Accounting for various corporations. She previously owned The Executive’s Assistant, a full-service secretarial service.
