SCO News

Juliette McKenna

October 12, 2022 /

Juliette McKenna joined SCO Family of Services in October 2022 as Chief Development Officer. In this role, Juliette leads the agency’s fundraising efforts, with a focus on securing and expanding funding opportunities to advance SCO’s mission. She provides strategic and operational leadership of the Development Department, overseeing individual, foundation, and…

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Doug O’Dell

December 22, 2022 /

Douglas O’Dell is an Executive Consultant at SCO Family of Services where he supports the agency as a senior advisor to the CEO and the Board of Directors and provides ongoing counsel and guidance to the Chief Program Officers. A widely respected expert in the field of services to vulnerable…

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Samantha Sutfin-Gray

November 1, 2019 /

Samantha Sutfin-Gray joined SCO in September 2019 overseeing the agency’s Performance and Quality Department. Sam also has overall responsibility for the agency’s accreditation processes involving both COA and Praesidium. In November 2023, Sam’s portfolio was expanded to include oversight of SCO’s Compliance Department. She is SCO’s Chief Compliance Officer and…

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Mike Spivey

March 1, 2018 /

Mike Spivey is the Interim Vice President, Intellectual & Developmental Disability Services, where he oversees all residential and community programs for people with developmental disabilities.

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Nichole Tate

April 26, 2023 /

Nichole was elevated to the role of Vice President of Human Resources in 2023 where she oversees all aspects of the Human Resources Department, including recruitment, benefits, compensation, and engagement. She is also responsible for the implementation of agency initiatives and she works with the Chief Human Resources Officer to…

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Kim Thomas

August 18, 2023 /

Kim Thomas was appointed VP of Family Permanency and Support Services in August 2023. In this role, Kim is responsible for ensuring the permanency and well-being of over 450 children and youth in Foster Care in over 300 Foster/Adoptive Homes. She oversees Enhanced Family Foster Care and specialized departments for…

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Arthur Zanko

March 1, 2018 /

Arthur Zanko joined SCO in 2000. He oversees our New York City individual and family homeless shelters and the Independence Inns that offer temporary shelter to New York City homeless and runaway youth. Art has more than 35 years of experience as a leader in human services. He served as…

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Lee Vance

March 1, 2018 /

Lee Vance is a graduate of Stanford University and Harvard Business School. He was a partner at Goldman Sachs and has published two novels. Lee is currently engaged exclusively in non-profit work, sitting on several boards in addition to being the Chair of SCO. He lives with his wife Cynthia…

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Brian T. Edwards

March 1, 2018 /

Brian Edwards is the Vice Chairman of the SCO Board of Directors. Brian was named President of Consumer Banking for Sterling National Bank in October 2017 where his areas of responsibility include both Consumer and Business Banking, as well as Wealth Management. Previously, he was the Executive Vice President and…

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H. Craig Treiber

March 1, 2018 /

Craig Treiber joined the SCO Board of Directors in 1999. He is Vice Chair of the Board, Chair of the QI/Risk Management Committee and a member of the Governance and Development/Communications committees. Craig is Area Director of Arthur J. Gallagher, a worldwide Insurance Brokerage. He and his family have been longstanding…

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Stephen J. Tyree

March 1, 2018 /

Stephen J. Tyree joined the SCO Board of Directors in 2007. He serves as Chair of the QI & Risk Management Committee and as Co-Chair of the Development/Communications Committee. Stephen is President of Metro Environmental Services in Farmingdale, NY. MES is a service company providing services for the fueling industry.

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Mary Pat Thornton

March 1, 2018 /

Mary Pat Thornton joined the SCO Board in 2013. She is Secretary of the Board and a member of the Audit, Investment & Pension, QI & Risk Management, Development/Communications and Finance committees. Founder and Partner of Putnam, Lovell & Thornton, Inc., Mary Pat is recognized as a global financial service industry…

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Javier Evans

April 22, 2021 /

As Chief Business Operations and Services Officer at Sterling National Bank, Javier Evans leads this newly created business unit to transform Sterling’s core operations supporting key lines of business that will power their growth and ultimately enhance Sterling’s competitive position in the market. Focusing on efficiency, agility, and automation in…

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Guy Moszkowski

March 1, 2018 /

Guy Moszkowski is Managing Partner and Head of Research of Autonomous Research US, the US unit of Autonomous Research LLP, London. He is also an equity research analyst covering US Capital Markets Banks. Guy joined the SCO Family of Services Board of Directors in 2015. Prior to establishing Autonomous’ US…

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Jessica Taylor O’Mary

March 1, 2018 /

Jessica Taylor O’Mary, a partner at Ropes & Gray LLP, joined the SCO Board of Directors in December, 2014. Jessica is a member of the QI and Risk Management and Development/Communications committees. Jessica, who was named one of Institutional Investor’s “2014 Hedge Fund Rising Stars,” joined Ropes & Gray in…

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