Bancroft's Leadership
Bancroft's senior leadership team has a wealth of experience in both organizational management and the care of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries.
Our team is committed to providing the best possible services and supports, while keeping a strong focus on fiscal responsibility and strategic planning. As a result, Bancroft is able to offer a wide range of exemplary programs that make significant improvements in people's lives.
Moreover, our leaders embody and instill a strong culture of teamwork, respect and person-centered services, which continually drives Bancroft toward clinical and operational excellence.
Executive Team
Toni Pergolin, MHA, CPA
President and Chief Executive
As the chief executive officer of Bancroft, the fifth largest employer in Camden County, New Jersey, Toni Pergolin is responsible for overseeing all of the non-profit’s programs and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism and acquired brain injuries.
Programs and supports include a wide range of community-based programs, including nearly 200 homes and apartments in the tri-state region (New Jersey, Delaware and Pennsylvania), three special-education schools, an inclusive daycare program, multiple vocational and day programs for adults, as well as home-based supports, and training and consultation services for public school districts and other service providers. In addition, the organization works in partnership with many other community organizations and businesses. These include working with nearly 100 community employers who provide employment and volunteer opportunities for those Bancroft supports, a transitional education classroom on the Camden County College campus, and providing brain injury services for veterans through a Veterans Administration-funded rehabilitation pilot program.
Under Ms. Pergolin's leadership, Bancroft has moved its mission forward in many ways, including expanding services to meet the growing needs of children and adults and their families, increasing its partnerships and professional affiliations, while also significantly improving financial systems and management.
Ms. Pergolin joined Bancroft as chief financial officer in 2004, and became president and CEO in 2006. She previously worked at the University of Pennsylvania Health System for 14 years in various positions, including chief financial officer for Pennsylvania Hospital. Ms. Pergolin received her undergraduate degree in accounting from Penn State and her master's in health administration from Saint Joseph's University. A certified public accountant, Ms. Pergolin resides in Penn Valley, Pa., with her husband and two sons.
She is currently a board member of Our Lady of Lourdes Health Care Services in Camden, Fulton Bank of New Jersey, and the South Jersey Chamber of Commerce. She is a member of the Forum of Executive Women, and in 2008 was named one of the Philadelphia Business Journal's "Women of Distinction,” based on her professional accomplishments, community involvement and other achievements. In September 2011, she was named one of 24 Women on the Move honored by Mainline Today magazine. And, in April 2012, Ms. Pergolin received the Alice Paul Equality Award for representing the spirit of Alice Paul in advancing women's equality in today's world.
Cynthia Boyer, PhD
Executive Director, Brain Injury Services
Cynthia has more than 20 years experience as a clinician and administrator in neuropsychology and brain injury rehabilitation. She has adjunct faculty appointments at Rowan University (Department of Special Education), Widener University (Department of Clinical Psychology), and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (Department of Clinical Psychology). Dr. Boyer has ancillary privileges in the Dept. of Neurology at Cooper University Hospital and is a medical rehabilitation surveyor for the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). She serves on the boards of both the Academy of Brain Injury Specialists (ACBIS) and the Brain Injury Association of New Jersey. She is licensed as a clinical psychologist in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Stephen Bruce, MEd, BCBA, CBIS
Vice President of Strategic Planning
Stephen Bruce has worked for Bancroft for more than 20 years in the fields of autism, developmental disabilities, and brain injury, and was responsible for the operational aspects of all Bancroft programs until May 2011, when he assumed responsibility for strategic planning. In this role, Mr. Bruce also continues to oversee admissions, facilities, security and IT.
Mr. Bruce earned his master of education degree specializing in applied behavior analysis from Temple University. He is a board-certified behavior analyst as well as a certified brain injury specialist. Over the years, Mr. Bruce has served in leadership positions in several Bancroft pediatric programs, and in the areas of professional development, planning, marketing and admissions. In addition, he is an adjunct faculty member at Temple University, where he teaches courses in applied behavior analysis.
Thomas J. Burke, MBA
Chief Financial Officer
Thomas Burke joined Bancroft in January 2010 as Chief Financial Officer, bringing a wealth of experience in finance, real estate and strategic planning to this position.
Prior to joining Bancroft, Mr. Burke served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Trefoil Properties, LP, a commercial real estate development and management firm. Prior to this, he was Chief Financial and Administrative Officer at Chapel Mortgage Corporation, a privately-owned mortgage bank operating in 40 states, where he was responsible for all corporate finance, administrative, regulatory, compliance, tax and legal matters. He started his career as an auditor with PricewaterhouseCoopers, and later held positions as vice president of investment banking with Merrill Lynch & Co. and Berwind Financial Group.
Mr. Burke earned a bachelor of science degree in accounting from King's College, graduating magna cum laude. He later received his Master of Business Administration (Finance concentration) from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business.
Eric M. Eberman, MSEd
Interim Executive Director, Pediatric and Adolescent Residential Services
In the Spring of 2012, Eric Eberman was appointed interim executive director of the Pediatric continuum, working along with Dr. Christina Vorndran. Prior to that Mr. Eberman served as senior operations director of the service line, including the Lindens Program.
Mr. Eberman has worked at Bancroft since 2000 and has developed a strong reputation in the field of developmental disabilities. He has presented at numerous conferences, and is a member of the Association for Behavior Analysis and the Delaware Valley Association for Behavior Analysis.
In 2007, he earned his master of science degree in education, specializing in applied behavior analysis, from Temple University. Mr. Eberman received his bachelor's degree from Rider University in 1997.
Regina Gentlesk Green, PMHCNS, BC
Vice President of Nursing
Regina Gentlesk Green is an advanced practice nurse with more than ten years of experience in the nursing field, specializing in mental health and neurological disabilities. As Bancroft's vice president of nursing, she is responsible for overseeing Bancroft's nursing services.
Previously, Ms. Green was a clinical nurse specialist for the University of Medicine and Dentistry at Ancora Psychiatric Hospital, and for the Center for Family Guidance. She has held numerous teaching positions, including adjunct clinical faculty positions at the University of Pennsylvania – where she received her master's degree in nursing – and at Thomas Jefferson University, where she earned her bachelor's in nursing.
Ms. Green first became associated with Bancroft in the 1990s, when she provided direct care in Bancroft's education and residential programs. She holds nursing licenses in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, an advanced practice nurse license in New Jersey, and is a board-certified psychiatric/mental-health clinical nurse specialist.
Tracee Hunt, MHS, SPHR
Chief Human Resources Officer
Tracee Hunt joined Bancroft in spring 2011, leading the HR function on an interim basis, and was named to her permanent position as chief human-resources officer that fall.
A skilled HR professional, she provided key leadership during a transitional period, while continuing Bancroft's focus on becoming an "employer of choice." A member of Bancroft's board of trustees since July 2010, Ms. Hunt resigned from that role when she accepted her interim post.
She is responsible for all HR functions at Bancroft and, as a member of the organization’s executive leadership, helps guide strategies to achieve Bancroft’s overall vision.
Previously, Ms. Hunt was vice president of human resources and community relations at The Philadelphia Coca-Cola Bottling Company, where she was responsible for all aspects of human-resources strategy and management since 2000. Prior to Philly Coke, Ms. Hunt gained HR management experience in the retail, hospital administration, manufacturing and chemical fields.
She serves on the board of directors for the Philadelphia Workforce Investment Board, a mayoral appointed position, and previously served as chair of the Philadelphia Youth Council for four years. Ms. Hunt is also a board member for Impact Services, one of Philadelphia’s largest community development corporations, and for the Children’s Scholarship Fund of Philadelphia.
A member of the Tri-State Human Resources Association, Ms. Hunt has a master’s degree in human services administration from Rider University, and earned her bachelor’s in vocational education from Southern Illinois University.
Colleen Macalino, CPA
Vice President of Finance
Colleen Macalino joined Bancroft as controller in August 2005, and was appointed vice president of finance in March 2007. She previously had worked as a corporate controller for other organizations, and has operated her own accounting practice.
A certified public accountant in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Ms. Macalino is a member of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants. She earned her bachelor of science in accounting and graduated magna cum laude from Villanova University.
As a mother of a young man with severe disabilities, Ms. Macalino feels that it was her destiny to serve at Bancroft. "It is a privilege and honor to work here," she says.
Dennis Morgan, MEd
Executive Director, Education Programs
Dennis Morgan focuses on the quality of the education program and its resulting outcomes for students. He works to ensure that best practices are utilized throughout the curricula. He also oversees professional development for teachers and paraprofessionals to ensure they learn and demonstrate effective teaching strategies. And he develops and evaluates outcome measures to monitor results among students and maintain clinical excellence.
A highly effective educator, Mr. Morgan is a past recipient of the Ruth K. Newman Award for Educational Excellence for his work with students with developmental disabilities. He holds certifications in elementary education (K-8) and special education (K-12), and is a certified school principal (K-12), curriculum supervisor and supervisor of special education. He also holds a military security clearance certification. Prior to joining Bancroft, Mr. Morgan was principal for the Vanguard School in Valley Forge, Pa., and The Y.A.L.E. School in Cherry Hill, N.J.
Mr. Morgan is actively involved with the New Jersey Special Olympics, serving as a coach and chaperone for winter and spring events. He coaches softball and floor hockey.
An active member of the Pennsylvania Air National Guard, Mr. Morgan is a munitions systems specialist for the 111th Fighter Wing. He has supported numerous military endeavors including military operations. In addition, he was named the 2008 Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year Award from the Pennsylvania Air National Guard, and received a 2008 commendation medal from the Air Force.
Josefina Nash, MS
Vice President, Information Technology
Josefina "Fina" Nash joined Bancroft in October 2011, as vice president for information technology. She brings to Bancroft over 15 years of progressive information-systems experience in commercial, nonprofit and government sectors.
Much of her career was spent in the field of biotechnology, working as director of information systems for the Coriell Institute for Medical Research in Camden, N.J., for ten years. Most recently, she was director, IT operations, at TAI Software, where she focused on healthcare, including the implementation of an electronic medical record -- experience that will be very helpful to Bancroft.
Ms. Nash earned her bachelor of arts degree from Rutgers University, and her master of science degree from the University of Pennsylvania.
Karen Parenti, MS, PsyD
Vice President of Quality and Clinical Operations
Karen Parenti oversees quality and clinical operations for all Bancroft programs, as well as family relations and performance improvement.
Ms. Parenti joined Bancroft in 2010 as senior clinical director for all Adult Intellectual Disabilities/Developmental Disabilities programs. Prior to coming to Bancroft, she worked with the Devereux Foundation. Specifically, she worked at the Devereux Whitlock Center, where she worked as a clinician, behavior analyst and program director. In that position, she was responsible for behavioral programming and all operational aspects of seven campus residential programs and a day program.
Ms. Parenti received her doctorate degree in clinical psychology, with a concentration in neuropsychology, from Immaculata University. She completed her predoctoral neuropsychology internship at Bancroft’s Brain Injury and Lindens programs. A graduate of York College in York, Pa., Ms. Parenti has a master’s degree in human services administration from Springfield College in Wilmington, Del.
Clair Rohrer, MEd
Executive Director, Programs for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Clair Rohrer oversees all aspects of Bancroft's New Jersey residential and day programs serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, which include: Community Services for Adults, Judith B. Flicker Residences, and Mullica Hill programs.
Ms. Rohrer has been with Bancroft since 1988, in positions of increasing responsibility. She served as senior director over Bancroft's residential and day programs in Brick Township, the Judith B. Flicker Residences, and Delaware for many years, and in 2010 assumed responsibility for Community Residential Services for Adults. She has more than 25 years experience in the field, and earned her master of arts degree in education, and a bachelor of science degree in psychology from LaSalle University.
Kathy M. Ross
Executive Liaison, Office of the President
Kathy Ross first came to Bancroft in 1983 as assistant to the president, initially working with Dr. Clarence York, and then Dr. George Niemann. Over the years, Ms. Ross assumed increasing levels of responsibility - from coordinator of corporate affairs to director to senior director - and in 1998 was named a Bancroft vice president. Today, she works closely with the president, Toni Pergolin, and other members of the executive staff team, as well as the Board of Trustees and related volunteer leadership in support of the organization’s mission and vision, and serves as board secretary, a corporate officer position.
Over the years at Bancroft, Ms. Ross has also been responsible for communications and public relations, family services, government relations, licensing and accreditation, policies and procedures, among others.
Prior to joining Bancroft, Ms. Ross worked for an educational publishing company, serving in several increasing responsibility capacities. She has completed coursework at the University of Philippines, Glassboro State College (now Rowan University), Rutgers University and Camden County College, as well as numerous management and leadership programs over the years. In 2008, she completed the Certificate Program in Developmental Disabilities at Rutgers School of Social Work Institute for Families.
Christina M. Vorndran, PhD, BCBA
Interim Executive Director, Pediatric and Adolescent Residential Services
In the spring of 2012, Dr. Vorndran was appointed interim executive director of the Pediatric and Adolescent Residential Services service line (including the Lindens), along with Eric Eberman. Prior to this appointment, Dr. Vorndran was senior clinical director for the pediatric residential continuum, ensuring the delivery of quality clinical services and training in applied behavior analysis (ABA) for all pediatric residential staff. She leads various organizational performance improvement committees and is chair of the Institutional Review Board.
Dr. Vorndran earned her doctorate of philosophy from Louisiana State University's school psychology program with a concentration in applied behavior analysis. She earned a master's degree in psychology from Louisiana State University and a bachelor of science degree in psychology from St. Joseph's University. She completed a pre-doctoral internship at The May Institute.
A member of various professional organizations, Dr. Vorndran has worked with people with disabilities since 1994. She is a board-certified behavior analyst and a New Jersey certified school psychologist. Dr. Vorndran has presented her research and clinical work at numerous regional and international conferences. She has published nearly 20 research and discussion articles in peer-reviewed behavior journals. In addition, she has served as a reviewer for both the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and Research in Developmental Disabilities, and is an adjunct professor at Rowan University.
Senior Directors
In addition, the following senior directors are responsible for overseeing various aspects of service delivery as well as program leadership and support functions. See their profiles below.
Sharon Jurman
Senior Director of Early Childhood and Outreach Services
Sharon Jurman is a Special Educator, Teacher of the Handicapped, with over 30 years of experience in the field of special education.
She has concentrated in the field of disabilities and developmental delays including rare genetic syndromes, autism spectrum disorders and applied behavior analysis as a teacher, consultant, presenter and an administrator.
Her current duties include overseeing Bancroft's Early Intervention Program, Consultation and Training Department, Little Butterflies Inclusive Daycare program, and the Bancroft Workshop Series.
She is also a member of Bancroft's Clinical Leadership Team, which guides clinical services for the organization. Ms. Jurman established the Bancroft Preschool Program for Children with Autism (now known as the Early Education Program for Children on the Autism Spectrum), and is a past administrator of the Bancroft CARES Program (Center for Autism Research and Educational Services).
Ms. Jurman oversees consultation services to public and private school districts in the areas of inclusion, classroom management and design, staff education and training, behavior management, curriculum and IEP development, before- and after-school programs and family training.
Ms. Jurman received her bachelor of sciences degree in special education from Glassboro State College (now Rowan University).
Lisa Kubisiak
Senior Director of Operations Bancroft Brain Injury Services
Lisa Kubisiak is responsible for the operations of Bancroft’s Brain Injury programs in Cherry Hill, Brick and Plainsboro, N.J.
Ms. Kubisiak joined Bancroft in 2009 as program director of Bancroft Brain Injury Services. Previously, she was employed with The Mentor Network/NJ Mentor where she worked for nearly ten years, most recently as director of business development. She has more than 20 years of experience in the administration of social service and behavioral healthcare programs on both a state and regional level. She also has a proven background in the development and operation of community-based brain injury rehabilitation programs throughout New Jersey. Ms. Kubisiak holds a bachelor of science degree in special education from The Pennsylvania State University.
Robert J. Lenherr, MEd
Principal/Senior Director, Education
Bob Lenherr has over thirty years experience in the field of special education and vocational education, holding a variety of positions, including teacher, vocational coordinator, supervisor and assistant principal. Since 1998, he has served as the principal of The Bancroft School on the Haddonfield campus. Additionally, since 2004 he has served as the senior director of Bancroft’s Education Programs, which includes three schools. He is also currently an adjunct professor in the Special Education Department at Holy Family University.
Mr. Lenherr earned a bachelors degree in psychology from Holy Family University in 1976 and a masters degree in education from the College of New Jersey in 1992. He holds New Jersey certifications in the following areas: teacher, supervisor, vocational coordinator and principal. He was a Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) surveyor from 1997 to 2007.
Jack Seymour
Senior Director, Facilities Management
Jack oversees all areas of facility management including maintenance, housing, mailroom and housekeeping. He is responsible for ensuring all buildings and residences are up-to-date.
Mr. Seymour has worked for more than 30 years to help improve the lives of individuals with disabilities at Bancroft. He has served as a teacher, manager in the pediatric residential and adult services programs, and a rehabilitation coordinator for brain injury programs.
With his detailed knowledge of direct-care requirements, Mr. Seymour transitioned to Bancroft's Facilities Department in 1995 as housing coordinator. He took on increased responsibilities before assuming his current role in 2007.
Mr. Seymour graduated from Lycoming College in 1977 with a bachelor of arts in psychology and a minor in early childhood development.
Victoria Sweeney
Senior Program Director, Community Vocational Services for Adults
Victoria Sweeney oversees operational aspects of New Jersey vocational programs serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She has been with Bancroft since 1994 in positions of increasing responsibility, including area supervisor for Pediatric and Adolescent Residential Programs, director of Vocational Services for Adults, and now, senior program director.
Ms. Sweeney has over 28 years of experience in the field. Prior to her work at Bancroft, she was a teacher/therapist at Eden Family of Services in Princeton, N.J., residential manager and then director of Adult Vocational Services at New Horizons in Autism in Cranbury, N.J., and consultant for in-home services with Autism New Jersey. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Rutgers University – New Brunswick.