PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Chris Melski has been named BCArc's Vice President of Residential Services. 

 

He will oversee the Director of Brain Injury Services and the Director of Residential Services, which encompasses 43 homes across Berkshire County and the Pioneer Valley.

 

A licensed Construction Supervisor, he will continue to oversee the maintenance of all properties for the Agency – the residential programs, an apartment building, day programs, offices, and a fleet of dozens of vans. He has spearheaded numerous BCArc programs, including the Men's Group, which addresses issues around men's health, social interaction, dating, and other related issues.

 

Previously a Co-Director of Residential Services, Chris has worked at Berkshire County Arc for more than 30 years. He started his time at BCArc as a Site Manager and rose through the agency to the Assistant Residential Coordinator, Residential Coordinator, Co-Director of Residential Services, and Vice President.

 

Erin Manson has been promoted to Director of Residential Services. Previously she was Co-Director. She will oversee support of the individuals with developmental disabilities living in BCArc's residential programs. Along with supervising dozens of residential programs and hundreds of staff, she will ensure the individuals BCArc serves remain healthy and experience enriched lives.

 

She started with BCArc in 2004 as an assistant site manager. She progressed to site manager, and then supervisor, before becoming co-director. Erin holds a Bachelor's degree in sociology and a minor in social work from the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.