Management
In the CCS Matrix model, the Resource Coordination Team (RCT) is a resource body. Its members share knowledge, promote operational efficiencies and facilitate timely planning amongst themselves and all CCS programs and operations. RCT helps CCS provide the best possible professional and volunteer services to our community.
Within our matrix management model, CCS programs and their staff and volunteers are supported through priority-setting, constant tracking of commitments and appropriate resourcing of the work to be done. We believe that this provides our staff and volunteers with more opportunities to use their abundant talents and pursue their interests. RCT constantly answers the question, “How can we work better together?”
Resource Coordination Team
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Director, Finance & Operational Support: Beth Speers
bspeers@ccs4u.org
905.584.2300 ext. 212
Beth joined Caledon Community Services in 1993 and has seen great changes and growth within the agency. Her position provides her with opportunities to work closely with colleagues and various funders to create efficiencies in operations and effectively-managed programs. She derives great satisfaction in being part of a fantastic team that does many wonderful things in support of the Caledon community.
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Director, Employment & Development: Cathy Perennec McLean
cmclean@ccs4u.org
905.584.2300 ext. 220
Cathy Perennec McLean joined the CCS – Jobs Caledon team in 2006 as an Employment Specialist and Workshop Facilitator and quickly moved into the position of Manager of Employment Services.
Cathy believes in helping clients bridge the gap between learning and doing. Her enthusiasm as a coach and trainer stems from 14 years as the owner of a successful consulting company where she facilitated internationally and authored numerous professional development programs. As a Caledon resident for 15 years, Cathy feels a strong connection and commitment to the important work that CCS does in her community. "Each day I come in contact with residents of Caledon who have been touched in some way by our diverse programs. Incredible that in a time when we more often hear, "Yes ... but", we are so fortunate to have in our own backyard an agency that says, "Yes and..."."
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Director, Fundraising & Communications: Fiona Ott
fott@ccs4u.org
905.584.2300 ext. 222
When I was a youth I made two important decisions: Ice-cream vendors were too expensive and we needed a community basketball net. I gathered up a group of like-minded teens and we ran a tuck-shop, selling cheaper ice-cream. We bought ourselves a basketball net. I may not have known then that I was a fundraiser but I do know now. And I'm loving it!
I have always been inspired by the difference we can make in our world when we come together. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to make even bigger dreams a reality for Caledon.
I have spent ten years in the community services sector, eating and breathing fundraising. I love enabling people to make a difference through philanthropic behaviour. I am an accredited member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and am nearing completion of my Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) designation.
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Director, Health Services: Kari Simpson
ksimpson@ccs4u.org
905.584.2300 ext. 266
Kari has a passion for supporting people to live healthy lives. She embraces the challenges of developing and implementing new programs and services in order to meet the needs of the community.
Kari has more than 20 years of experience working and volunteering in the human services in a range of positions including front-line, management, administration, finance, and at a Board level. Through her experiences, she has had the good fortune to work with all levels of government and many community stakeholders. She's loved it all!
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Director, Community & Crisis Support: Michelle Stubbs
mstubbs@ccs4u.org
905.584.2300 ext. 211
Michelle Stubbs has been a resident of
In addition to the Voluntarism & Community Relations porfolio, Michelle oversees the Crisis Support & Counselling program at CCS. She is passionate about continually striving for excellence in service provision as well as creative program development. Michelle thrives on thinking "out-of-the-box" to create new ideas and solutions to address the unique issues and needs facing many individuals and families in Caledon.
When not working, Michelle can be found with her husband and two young boys, watching their favourite ball team, the Boston Red Sox!
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Executive Director: Monty Laskin
mlaskin@ccs4u.org
905.584.2300 ext. 213
Program Leadership
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Manager, Respite & Transition Services: Ankie Lamers
alamers@ccs4u.org
905.584.2300 ext. 663
Starting as a respite worker for CCS in the mid-90s, Ankie was quite taken by the organization and all the great services offered to the community. She then joined the Supportive Housing program where she worked for more than 10 years as a Personal Support Worker and Team Leader.
Ankie is passionate about helping people help themselves by ensuring appropriate support is in place for our seniors to remain independent and living in their own home. She strongly believes that all levels of care and local programs must work together to meet the diverse needs of those in the community.
Manager, Supportive Housing: Anne McQuarrie
amcquarrie@ccs4u.org
905.584.2300 ext. 265
I joined the CCS team in 2001 working first as a PSW then Team Leader, and am now a Manager of our Supportive Housing Program. My passion for the Supportive Living Program can be contributed to having seen firsthand my mother-in-law’s experiences with declining health and abilities while living in an area where there weren’t many personal supports. I would love to see a similar program to CCS’ in as many communities as possible for our aging population. Supporting those who worked so hard to improve their communities in the past will ensure our choices of care when we need assistance with our activities of daily living in the future.
When I’m not at work, I can usually be found spending my time reading stories and playing games with my beautiful grandchildren who are the joy of my life.
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Manager, Information Services & Knowledge Management: Beth Early-Rea
brea@ccs4u.org
905.584.2300 ext. 206
Beth Early-Rea has provided community information at Caledon Community Services for 17 years. Before coming to CCS, Beth worked for the Town of Caledon in the Heritage Resource Office, and has an interest in both local government and local history. Beth grew up in Caledon on a family dairy farm.
Manager, Supportive Housing: Caroline Petrie
cpetrie@ccs4u.org
905.584.2300 ext. 263
Hired by CCS in 1999, she has worked her way from PSW to Team Leader and is currently Manager of Supportive Housing. Caroline previously worked at Sunnybrook Hospital in the Veterans Wing, The Odette Cancer Centre as a LPN and Dufferin Community Living with mentally-challenged adults. Having 4 young children caused her to decide to look for work in the Caledon area where she worked at the Caledon Senior Centre then was hired by CCS.
Caroline has a passion for working with the elderly. She loves the time she spends planning dinners, laughing at their stories and sharing their sad ones. Caroline is a firm believer that a little humour and laughter go along way in brightening up a person’s day and putting a smile on their face!
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Manager, Transportation & Support Services: Fay Davy
fdavy@ccs4u.org
905.584.2300 ext. 204
Fay has provided leadership in the CCS transportation program since 1998 and knows the service like the back of her hand! Working directly with clients as a driver, Fay learned about peoples' needs/concerns and how to respond with efficiencies and effective service. Now, as the Program's Coordinator she has the pleasure of working with many volunteers who support her and also is known as outstandingly devoted to top-notch customer service!
Coordinator, LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada): Francesca Bernadowitsch
fbernadowitsch@ccs4u.org
905.584.2300 ext. 257
Joining CCS as a volunteer in 2008, Francesca enjoyed giving back to her community by working with Jobs Caledon clientele. She was also taken with the values and missions of CCS. In 2009, Francesca officially joined the Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) team, becoming the LINC Program Coordinator in 2011.
Born and raised in Toronto to immigrant parents, Francesca knows firsthand the struggles that Newcomers to Canada face. She hopes to help newcomers integrate smoothly into their new community, as well as the Canadian culture.
One of Francesca’s favourite aspects of her job, besides planning potlucks to sample different foods from around the world, is to meet new people and to listen to stories about their roots.
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Manager, LIFE for Youth: Mary Falcone
mfalcone@ccs4u.org
950.584.2300 ext. 232
Mary joined the CCS Employment Services team in 2005 as an Employment Specialist. She brings to the organization 18 years of experience as a people-oriented manager with strength in recruitment, training and coaching. Mary is passionate about helping and motivating people to reach their goals. She believes wholeheartedly in CCS’s mission statement “helping people help themselves”.
Her commitment to service excellence allowed her to recognize the need for an employability training program for Caledon youth. She finds her current role as Program Coordinator very rewarding knowing that the LIFE program helps our community's youth pursue their growth. "LIFE is a tremendous program that gives young people a real opportunity to develop and spread their wings."
Manager, Human Resources: Mel Hermann
mhermann@ccs4u.org
905.584.2300 ext. 215
Mel has worked as a Human Resources Professional for many years, criss-crossing the country and working in both public and private sectors. She’s passionate about finding and implementing practical tools that people can use in their daily work to feel happy and productive. Since joining CCS in 2009 as its very first Human Resources Specialist, the experience of working with such a diverse, energetic and dedicated group of people continues to amaze and inspire her. As well, she is fulfilling one of her lifetime goals – using her talents and experience to support her home community.
