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 F. Dunn
Chair

Newman C. Ainsley
Vice Chair

Michael Fitzgerald
Treasurer

Tamika Hawkins Adu
Secretary

Matthew Bartley
Member

Paula Bruggeman
Member

Brigitte Custer
Member

Scott Killian
Member

Eva Loser
Member

Christine Plummer
Member

Sumeet Shrivastava
Member

John Slye, Jr.
Member

Justin Zakia
President & CEO, Ex-officio Member
Board of Directors

Tamika Hawkins Adu
Chair

Sumeet Shrivastava
Vice Chair

Brigitte Custer
Secretary & Treasurer

Tom Clark
Member

Michael Fitzgerald
Member

Paul Gallagher
Member

Dan Martin
Member

Hamza Saigol
Member, CFO

Justin Zakia
President & CEO, Ex-officio Member
Board of Directors

Scott Killian
Chair

Brian Winterhalter
Vice Chair

Kevin Sumida
Secretary & Treasurer

Drew Brown
Member

Steven Dunn
Member

Michael Foster
Member

Jon Kinney
Member

Thomas Skelly
Member

Justin Zakia
President & CEO, Ex-officio Member
Board of Directors

Justin Zakia
Chair, President & CEO

Tania Hammock
Secretary & Treasurer, EVP

Andrew Schneider
Member

Newman Ainsley
Member
Board of Directors

Brian Winterhalter
Chair

Matt Bartley
Secretary & Treasurer

John Liljegren
Member

Justin Zakia
President & CEO