Leadership
Executive Management
James H. Gatling, Ph.D. | President & Chief Executive OfficerDr. Gatling is a highly influential and respected leader in the community based organization field and has been a strong voice for change in his own organization and at the state, regional and national levels. He has served as President & CEO of New Opportunities since 1979. |
Toni Hirst | Chief Administrative OfficerToni Hirst is the Chief Administrative Officer at New Opportunities. Her background includes over thirty years of experience of serving the community, and over two decades of senior leadership experience. |
Michael Riso | Chief Financial OfficerMichael Riso is the Chief Financial Officer at New Opportunities. His background includes over thirty-five years of experience in finance, with over twenty-five years of direct experience in senior leadership positions. |
Division Leaders
Joanne Balaschak | Director of energy servicesJoanne Balaschak is the Director of Energy programs at New Opportunities. Her background includes over thirty years of experience working in the energy services field. |
Dona Ditrio | Director of Regional & Employment ProgramsDona Ditrio is the Director of Employment and Regional Programs at New Opportunities. Her background includes over thirty-five years of experience in human services, and over two decades experience in senior leadership positions for human services organizations. |
Mary-Kate Gill | Director of Elder ServicesMary-Kate Gill is the Director of Elder Services programs at New Opportunities. Her background includes over thirty-five years of experience, and nearly two decades of senior leadership experience in providing services the for elderly. |
Patricia Healy | Director of Home Based Family ServicesPatricia Healy is the Director of Home Based Family Services (HBFS) at New Opportunities. Her background includes man years of experience, including two decades of leadership experience in human services. |
Lori Lehan | Director of Human ResourcesLori Lehan is the Director of Human Resources at New Opportunities. Her background includes over two decades of senior leadership experience within the human resources field and is an Adjunct Instructor at Corporate College Services. |
Francine Nido | Assistant to the President & Chief Executive OfficerFrancine Nido is the Executive Assistant to the President & CEO at New Opportunities. Her background includes over a decade of experience in administrative support, fundraising and community service. |
Etta Royster | Director of Community ServicesEtta Royster is the Director of Community Services at New Opportunities. Her background includes over forty-six years experience in human services, and over two decades of senior leadership experience. |
William Rybczyk | Director of Research, Development & PlanningWilliam Rybczyk is the Director of Research, Development and Planning at New Opportunities. His background includes over a decade of experience in serving the community. |
John E. Stenson | Director of Facilities, Grounds & Fleet ServicesJohn Stenson is the Director of Facilities, Grounds & Fleet Services at New Opportunities. His background includes over eighteen years of experience in serving the community. |
William Tuthill | Director of Justice & Residential ProgramsWilliam Tuthill is the Director of Justice and Residential programs at New Opportunities. His background includes over four decades of senior leadership experience within the field of criminal justice. |

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