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Doug O’Dell
March 21, 2020 /
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…
Read MoreSamantha Sutfin-Gray
March 20, 2020 /
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…
Read MoreMike Spivey
March 19, 2020 /
In June 2025, SCO appointed Mike Spivey as Vice President of Intellectual and Developmental Disability Services (I/DD), following his tenure as Interim Vice President since December 2024. In this role, Mike leads a comprehensive portfolio of residential and community-based programs under the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), supporting…
Read MoreKim Thomas
March 18, 2020 /
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…
Read MoreNichole Tate
March 17, 2020 /
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…
Read MoreArthur Zanko
March 16, 2020 /
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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