Board of Directors
William Castle Jr., President
William.CastleJr.Esq@xerox.com
William (BJ) Castle, Jr. Esq. has served on the board for just over four years now and is currently serving as the president of the board. He bringd a variety of expereince to the board as his background includes both family law and corporate purchasing. BJ has a BS in Biusiness Administration from Morehouse College and a JD from the University of Michigan Law School. BJ is currently a family law attorney here in Rochester and also a Senior Supplier Manager at Xerox Corporation. In his spare time he is in his 13th year as basketball coach for the St. Monica's CYO Youth Basketball organization, and in his 15th year as a coach with the Baden St. Bulldogs Pop WArner organization. BJ chose to serve on the JACDC board as he believes in giving back to our youth, and felt that the center provides invaluable services and support for the families of our community.
Ricky Frazier, Marketing & Development
rickyfrazier@frontiernet.net
Ricky Frazier has served on the JACDC board for over two years offering a passion for helping youth of our community, education and event planning. He has been working in the field of customer service and social media relations since he graduated from Robert Wesleyan College with a BS in Organizational Management. He currently serves on JACDC Marketing/Development Committee. During his free time he enjoys reading, church ministry, walking and spending time with family.
Peggy Harvey-Lee
Pharvey-lee@monroecc.edu
Peggy Harvey-Lee has served on the JACDC board for just over two years. Peggy brings a range of experience to the board as the Director of Counseling and Advising at Monroe Community College, which has allowed her to offer life-long learning service to others. She has a strong background in higher education and has found her personal career, and spiritual experiences has helped to educate her in a well-rounded, balanced way. Becoming a member of the board has allowed her to fulfill her need to serve and make this world a better place no matter where she is or how small the accomplishment. Peggy is an adoptive parent, loves the Lord, traveling and meeting people from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Kimberly Willis, Secretary
kwillis@monroecc.edu
Kimberley Willis has served on the JACDC board for just over one year now and is currently serving as the board secretary. Kimberley brings a breadth of experience to the board as she has been working in the private and public sector for 20+ years. Kimberley has a Masters in Public Administration and she is currently working on her Doctor of Management in Community College Policy and Administration. Kimberley is currently the Associate Director of Registration and Records in charge of the college’s master schedule. In her limited spare time, Kimberley enjoys working out, movies, time spent with family and friends and she loves to laugh. Kimberley chose to serve on the JACDC board because she made a promise to give back to her community once she obtained her master’s degree. Kimberley feels JACDC is a perfect fit for her because it is in a neighborhood where she grew up, it serves our children who represent our future and it gives families a safe environment to leave their loved ones without worry.
Nate Pensgen, Treasurer
npensgen@bonadio.com
Nate Pensgen has served on the JACDC board as the treasurer since 2008 contributing his financial expertise and strategic thinking. Currently he is an Auditing Manager at Bonadio & Company, one of the largest regional public accounting firms. He is a graduate of LeMoyne College and chose to give back to the Rochester community because he has a strong knowledge of non-profit organizations and belief in volunteerism. Nate is very active, enjoys playing golf, softball, camping and visiting historical districts, both locally and outside of the Rochester area.
Heze Simmons, Past President
hsimmons@monroecc.edu
Heze Simmons has served on the JACDC board since 2000 and is currently serving as the board past president. Heze offers a wide scope of experience to the board as he has been working in the private and public sector for 25+ years. He has a BS in Chemistry and a MBA in Finance. Currently he is the Vice President of Administrative Services and CFO at Monroe Community College. Because of his background as a businessman and leader, he provides guidance, leadership skills and a historical perspective on JACDC matters. Heze chose to serve on the JACDC board because of his fondness for education and because JACDC provides a richness of learning experiences and caring to some of our most vulnerable members in the community. Serving in this capacity provides him an inner peace and sense of accomplishment. In his spare time, he enjoys watching documentaries on TV, traveling via auto, listening to contemporary books on CD, golfing and babysitting his grandsons.
Joe Talbot, Marketing/Development (Chair)
Joseph.Talbot@fnrm.com
Joseph Talbot has served on the JACDC board since 2007. Joseph who prefers to be called Joe is confident that his experience on other not-for-profit boards, insurance and his risk management knowledge help with the general oversight of JACDC. Joe has a BS in Economics from Ithaca College and has been recognized professionally in the insurance industry. Currently he is the Vice President of First Niagara Risk Management working with clients on their Commercial Insurance and Risk Management needs. Although he maintains a busy schedule when, he has any spare time he spends it with his wife and children. Joe was familiar with the economic challenges faced in the Southwest sector of the city and wanted to be a part of an organization that helps children develop and provides them opportunities to succeed.
Donna Lamendola
Donna Lamendola has served on the JACDC board for just over one year. Donna brings an extensive background in children and family programming, along with a wide knowledge base of community resources. She has been working in the public sector at Monroe County Department of Public Health as an Early Intervention Service Coordinator and has seen the importance and great value of quality children centers and providing diverse support services to families. It is for those reasons she chose to serve on the JACDC board. Donna has a BS degree in Health Sciences from SUNY Brockport and completed some graduate work in the social work field. With her extra time, she enjoys reading, walking and spending time with family.
Board of Directors: Executive Committee
William Castle, Jr.
Heze Simmons
Nate Pensgen
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