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 Barbara Kohlhausen
- CEO/President
- Barbara Kohlhausen joined Meals on Wheels Programs & Services of Rockland Inc. as President & CEO in July of 2008. Prior to returning to Meals on Wheels, Barbara worked as President at the Caimbridge Brokerage Group, an independent insurance agency located in Nanuet, New York.
Ms. Kohlhausen, a CSW, brings a vast wealth of knowledge and experience to the Agency. A graduate of Dominican College with an MSW from Columbia University she worked for the Department of Social Services in the Adult Protective Services Department for Rockland County, She was employed by Volunteer Counseling Service and was program supervisor for the Meals on Wheels Social Model Adult Day Care Center previously known as the STAR Program.
She left the Agency to open Cambridge Brokerage Group and built it into a thriving insurance agency for 16 years. While running her business Ms. Kohlhausen continued to maintain a relationship with Meals on Wheels by serving on the Board of Directors and as chairman of the board. For the past three years she served as chairman of the Board of Directors of Hospice.
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 Jim Burton
- Assistant Executive Director for Operations & Administration
- Jim Burton grew up in Rockland County and has worked for the Agency since 1994. As Assistant Executive Director for Operations & Administration, he supervises the Director of Food Service, Chef Manager and 16 other Commissary employees who produce all of the meals for Agency programs and contracted meals. He also directs the Volunteer Programs Coordinator and over 700 volunteers, supervises the Director of Human Services, Transportation Coordinator and an ancillary staff of 19. Jim manages the Agency fleet of 17 vehicles which provides over 50,500 trips annually to frail and elderly program participants. He maintains the Agency computer network with over 35 users.
Jim oversees the physical plant for the Commissary, Clarkstown-Pearl River Senior Center, Bobbi Lewis Adult Day Center, SeniorNet Learning Center and administrative offices for the Agency. He writes bid requests, administers contracts for utilities, telephone services, network consultants, business equipment and other operational needs.
Jim serves as an advisor to the SeniorNet Learning Center where volunteer instructors teach computing, including the use of various programs, email and surfing the Internet. His generalist responsibilities call upon him to support all areas of Agency. He is a member of the Advisory Council to the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, (RSVP) of Rockland County.
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 Debra Kagan-Birkeland, LMSW
- Assistant Executive Director for Programs & Services
- Debra Kagan-Birkeland, LMSW, holds a Bachelors Degree in Sociology/Social Welfare from the State University of New York, College at Plattsburgh and a Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Kansas. She is a New York State Licensed Master Social Worker with thirty years of full-time professional social work experience.
For over twenty years, Debra has been employed as the Director of Social Work for Meals on Wheels Programs and Services of Rockland, Inc. In January 2008, she was promoted to the position of Assistant Executive Director for Programs and Services. Debra is responsible for overseeing and supervising a large staff who implement the myriad of services offered to participants of the Agency’s home delivered meal program, five multi-purpose senior centers, two social model adult day care sites, and mental health wellness seminars known as the Alert and Alive Program.
Debra is co-chair of the Rockland County Geriatric Mental Health Workgroup, and is a member of the NY Connects Advisory Council. Debra currently serves as a Board member for the Alzheimer’s Association, Hudson Valley/Rockland/Westchester, NY Chapter. She is also a member of the National Association of Social Workers and a graduate of Leadership Rockland Class of 1999.
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 Marianne Colucci RD, CDN
- Director of Food Services & Nutrition
- Marianne Colucci has worked for Meals on Wheels for more than twenty years. As Director of Food Services & Nutrition, she is responsible for complete operation of the Central Commissary. Marianne plans nutritionally balanced menus for all the programs along with the purchase of food and supplies. She insures that the preparation and handling of food complies with county, state and federal sanitation codes.
She provides nutrition counseling and nutrition education to the Homebound, Day Care and Congregate clients.
As a resident of Rockland County since 1975, she has been professionally practicing as a Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist. She is a leader in the field of Geriatric Nutrition acting as a Consultant for numerous Long Term and Assisted Living Facilities. She is a member of the (ADA) American Dietetic Association and practice group for Consultant Dietitians for Health Care Facilities, along with membership with (WRDA) Westchester Rockland Dietetic Association and (ASDNYS) Aging Services Dietitians of New York State.
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Finance TBA
- Director of Finance
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 Marilyn Zurlnick
- Director of Human Resources
- As Director of Human Resources for Meals on Wheels, Marilyn manages all employee benefits and payroll operations. She also directs the clerical staff and acts as the Executive Assistant to the President & CEO and Board of Directors of the Agency.
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Meals on Wheels Board of Directors
- Brian Levy, Chairman of the Board of Directors
Jeffrey Adams, Attorney
Lynn Bottone, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
Arlene Clinkscale, Retired
Elona Collins, Retired
Michael Connelly, Online Sales Computer Sales
Barbara Etelson, Retired
Kevin Francis, Rifkin & Co.
Raymond Francis, Jr., Union State Bank
Janet Irizarry, ERA Tucker Assoc., Inc.
Hon. Douglas J. Jobson, Rockland County Legislator
Lisa Kahn, Attorney Kahn & Licker, LLP.
Brian Keenan, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals
Barbara Kohlhausen, CEO/President
Brian Levy, CFO Ethan Allen
Kevin Mahoney, Financial Advisor Merrill Lynch
Edward McGuinness, Retired
Jennifer Parks, Prodigy Mortgage
Harold Peterson, Provident Bank
Barbara Rein, Retired
Vivian Rodriguez, Project Council President
Stanley Schwarz, President The Digitized Image
Ralph Travaglini, TD Bank
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