Berkshire County Arc Reorganization Agency Administration
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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire County Arc has announced the reorganization of its Board of Directors and administrative team.
The new structure aligns the two entities in support of the agency’s strategic priorities to ensure efficient and seamless operation. The agency, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, serves 650 individuals with developmental disabilities, brain injuries and autism throughout Berkshire and Hampden counties in Massachusetts.
Regarding the agency’s Board of Directors, the positions formerly called the president and vice president of the board are now the chair and vice chair; positions which are held by Joseph Woitkoski and Debra Jarck, respectively.
Berkshire County Arc’s administrative team has undergone the following reorganization and title changes.
Kenneth W. Singer’s title has changed from executive director to president and CEO. Singer, who has been with the agency for 35 years, currently oversees a $29 million dollar budget, 650 staff and a large number of services, including day, residential, vocational and family support.
Paul S. Gavrity, the former associate executive director of the agency, is now the vice president of Administration and Vocational Services. In this role, Gavrity, who has been with the agency for 28 years, oversees administrative functions of the agency in accordance with industry standards, as well as Advantage Employee Network, the agency’s comprehensive employment program.
Maryann T. Hyatt, who has held a variety of roles with the agency over the past 29 years, now holds the title of vice president of Community, Day and Clinical Services. Hyatt’s role includes overseeing Berkshire County Arc’s adult family care program, three day programs and the clinical services department that provides support to the individuals served by the agency.
A third position – vice president of Residential and Alternative Living Options – has been created, and the agency is currently hiring for this position. The successful candidate will provide oversight and direction for the management of the agency’s residential programs, maintenance department and alternative living options.
“We’re excited about this new structure and direction, which will enhance the lives of the hundreds of individuals we serve by providing systems to ensure the highest possible quality in their living and working programs,” Singer said.
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