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Paul Runyon
CEO​
Paul Runyon brings extensive experience in leading Head Start and Early Head Start programs, along with over 25 years of non-profit leadership. Paul’s compassionate dedication to services for children and families provides valuable insight into what makes ABCD unique in New York State.
Lana Young
Head Start Director
Experienced and dedicated to the ABCD mission, Lana is an invaluable member of the team who concentrates her efforts in making sure that the 12 ABCD centers work like clockwork in their delivery of services.
Susan M. Dingee
Director of Development
Susan Dingee brings more than 30 years of experience and skills to the forefront in helping ABCD grow and flourish. Susan has served ABCD as a Center Director, Director of Program Operations, and Director of Community Relations prior to her current role. Using her experience and grant writing skills, Susan strives to secure funding and promote awareness of ABCD's multigenerational impact.
Jayme Perkins
Director of Human Resources
Jayme Perkins supports ABCD staff by ensuring optimal recruiting, screening, interviewing, and the placing of staff. She is in charge of employee relations, payroll, benefits, and HR specific training.
Tori Hewitt
Director of Finance
Tori Hewitt is a CPA that supports ABCD in the creation of realistic center budgets with a focus on a sustainable future. She works diligently to avoid information silos and to improve all aspects of ABCD.
John Collen
Director of Information Technology
John Collen brings a wealth of diverse life experiences together to make everyone feel less anxious with technology. His primary goal is to make everyone utilize technology to their full potential. "Fish or fishing pole" is his Motto. Do you want it fixed or know how to fix it yourself?
William Powers
Director of Facilities
This is us now
Match the "baby pictures" to our present selves if you can!
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"None of us is as smart as all of us"