Community Living Chatham-Kent (CL C-K) opted to stay in-house to fill its executive director position.
Lu Ann Cowell will step down at the end of February after 39 years with the organization. Ron Coristine Jr. will replace Cowell.
Coristine is no stranger to CL C-K, as he’s been on staff with the organization for more than 24 years.
According to a media release, his selection came after a detailed recruitment search and interview process.
“Ron has worked with the agency for over 24 years. We congratulate Ron on his accomplishments and look forward to the leadership commitment he will bring to Community Living Chatham-Kent in his new role as executive director,” Stephen Andari, president of the board of directors, said in a media release.
Coristine takes over March 1.
He began at CL C-K in February 1990. He is currently a program director overseeing the operations of Children’s Respite, Adult Respite, Community Supports, JOBWORX – Employment Services, Making It Happen Program, Quality Assurance and Planning Department and several residential locations.
