About CRi

Our Boards

Mission Statements

CRi Board

The CRi Board sets the organization’s strategic direction and provides crucial  fiduciary oversight. By attracting, supporting, and evaluating strong CEO leadership — and ensuring that the deployment of our resources consistently aligns with our values — the Board empowers CRi to deliver inclusive, person-centered services that champion dignity, independence, and opportunity for every individual we serve. 

Community Havens Board

The Havens Board is CRi’s dedicated real estate board, responsible for identifying, acquiring, and maintaining safe, comfortable, and supportive homes for individuals in our Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (ID/DD) and Mental Health programs. Through thoughtful stewardship and long-term planning, the Board ensures each property meets the unique needs of those we serve—helping CRi provide stability, dignity, and community for every individual.  

Community Residence Foundation, Inc., Board

The Foundation Board fuels CRi’s mission by leading fundraising efforts, cultivating meaningful supporter relationships, and guiding the growth of our endowment. Through strategic outreach and personalized engagement, the Board expands our donor community and strengthens the financial foundation needed to sustain and grow CRi’s impact.

Residential Youth Services, Inc. (RYS) Board

The RYS Board provides fiduciary oversight to ensure youth aging out of foster care receive the support, stability, and opportunities they need to thrive.  

Community Residence of Arlington, Inc. (CRAI) Board

The CRAI Board is responsible for fiduciary oversight of CRi homes under Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding. 

 

Board of Directors

Steven Dunn-1

Steven F. Dunn

Chair

Newman Ainsley-1

Newman C. Ainsley

Vice Chair

Mike Fitzgerald

Michael Fitzgerald

Treasurer

Tamika Hawkins Adu

Tamika Hawkins Adu

Secretary

Matt Bartley

Matthew Bartley

Member

Paula Bruggeman-1

Paula Bruggeman

Member

Brigitte Custer

Brigitte Custer

Member

Scott Killian-2

Scott Killian

Member

Eva Loser-1

Eva Loser

Member

Christine Plummer-1

Christine Plummer

Member

Sumeet Shrivastava-2

Sumeet Shrivastava

Member

John Slye Jr

John Slye, Jr.

Member

Justin Zakia

Justin Zakia

President & CEO, Ex-officio Member

Board of Directors

Tamika Hawkins Adu

Tamika Hawkins Adu

Chair

Sumeet Shrivastava-2

Sumeet Shrivastava

Vice Chair

Brigette Custer 2

Brigitte Custer

Secretary & Treasurer

Tom Clark

Tom Clark

Member

Mike Fitzgerald

Michael Fitzgerald

Member

Paul Gallagher

Paul Gallagher

Member

Dan Martin

Dan Martin

Member

Hamza Saigol

Hamza Saigol

Member, CFO

Justin Zakia

Justin Zakia

President & CEO, Ex-officio Member

Board of Directors

Scott Killian-2

Scott Killian

Chair

Brian Winterhalter-1

Brian Winterhalter

Vice Chair

Kevin Sumida

Kevin Sumida

Secretary & Treasurer

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Drew Brown

Member

Steven Dunn-1

Steven Dunn

Member

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Michael Foster

Member

jon kinney

Jon Kinney

Member

Tom Skelly-1

Thomas Skelly

Member

Justin Zakia

Justin Zakia

President & CEO, Ex-officio Member

Board of Directors

Justin Zakia

Justin Zakia

Chair, President & CEO

Tania Hammock

Tania Hammock

Secretary & Treasurer, EVP

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Andrew Schneider

Member

Newman Ainsley-1

Newman Ainsley

Member

Board of Directors

Brian Winterhalter-1

Brian Winterhalter

Chair

Matt Bartley

Matt Bartley

Secretary & Treasurer

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John Liljegren

Member

Justin Zakia

Justin Zakia

President & CEO