Meet Our Team
Executives and Professional Staff
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Leland B. Sapp
CEO/Ex-Officio Director
Leland Sapp began his career working as a Direct Support Professional in the Philadelphia area during the Christmas season of 2008. He started his work with those in need…
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Catherine Bogats
Chief Financial Officer
Catherine Bogats is the Chief Financial Officer for Verland. In that role, Catherine leads the fiscal decision making for all five of Verland’s corporate entities…
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Jeff Romano
Chief Facilities Officer
Jeff Romano has served as Verland’s Chief Facilities Officer for 20 years. In that role, he is responsible for maintenance of all Verland facilities, totaling more than 50 structures…
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Dr. Marianne (Mari) DiMatteo
Chief Operations Officer
Dr. Marianne (Mari) DiMatteo assumed the role of Chief Operations Officer with Verland on April 1, 2024. Dr. DiMatteo has over 30 years of leadership experience in the non-profit arena…
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Youcef Djedid
Senior Director of Residential Services
Youcef Djedid has 24 years of experience with Verland in the field of Intellectual Disabilities. In his role as the Director of Residential Services – CLA, Youcef oversees the overall needs of…
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Crystal Vogan
Director of Residential Services - Verland North
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Board of Directors
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Daniela Wilps, CPA
Treasurer/Director
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Robert F. Gaertner
Director
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Leland B. Sapp
CEO/Ex-Officio Director
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Raymond L. Huber
Director
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Paul B. Long, MBA, EdD
Secretary/Director
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Carol B. Mitchell, M.Ed., DHumL
Ex-Officio Director
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Daniel W. O’Malley
Vice Chairperson/Director
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Colleen Pietrusinski
Director
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Jon M. Thomas
Chairperson/Director
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Justin Dodge
Director
Directors Emeriti
Founding Board Member
Bob Prince,
Deceased
Support Our Mission
Verland was established through the love and compassion of its three founders and the generosity of one individual who was inspired to share her good fortune with others by donating the land on which Verland’s Ohio Township campus was built. Today, your support is needed to continue building community homes, expand the capacity of all facilities, and support our 230+ individuals with loving care.
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