Jim began his Community Catalysts career as a job coach in 1988 and has served as the CEO since 1997. He began his long career of helping special needs consumers with teaching and Special Education program development in Appalachia. Jim has held several executive positions with major communications and broadcasting corporations. He is a graduate of Marshall University in West Virginia.

Anna brings a wealth of experience in both direct services to consumers and administrative development with nonprofit organizations. She provides organizational, administrative and clerical support to the CEO and Board of Directors. Anna is responsible for coordinating the annual Catalyst of the Year dinner, all marketing materials, newsletters, press releases and board events for Community Catalysts.

As COO, Wendy supervises day-to-day operations of Community Catalysts of California; oversees execution of consumer programs including vocational services, independent living services, supported living services, behavioral services and licensed residential facility services to over 600 consumers through out California. She also oversees the employee donation program. Wendy has been with Community Catalysts of California since August 1994, and has held numerous positions in the organization including Director of Operations, Director of Program Services, Assistant to the Regional Director, Area Manager, and Behavioral Consultant for Northern California. She completed her bachelor's degree in Psychology and Master of Arts degree in Behavioral Analysis and Therapy at the University of Pacific in Stockton, CA.

As CFO, Pebbles is responsible for the day-to-day management of Community Catalysts of California's financial activities. Pebbles joined our organization as a general accountant and accounting manager in November 2001. Pebbles has over 16 years of accounting experience and earned a Bachelor of Science in Commerce degree in Accounting from St. Theresa's College in Cebu City, Philippines. She is a licensed CPA in the Philippines and is currently working on getting her CMA certification.

As a Regional Manager, Claudia is responsible for the daily operations and management of eight service areas encompassing California's North Valley, Central Valley and South Bay Regions. Claudia manages the implementation of Crisis, Transportation, Supported Living, Independent Living, Community Activity and a Licensed Residential Facility. Claudia is also responsible for numerous Human Resource functions, including recruiting, hiring, evaluating and training employees. Claudia has been a valuable member of Community Catalysts of California since June 1994, when she served as a Case Manager with subsequent promotions to Program Manager and Area Manager. Claudia is fluent in Spanish, has a MA in Organizational Leadership, a BA in Sociology and maintains a Community Care Licensing Administrator's Certificate.

JoAnn has been a valued member of our team since October 2003. As Regional Manager for the Ukiah area, JoAnn oversees four programs including; supported living services, an adult residential facility, a transportation program, and a one­to-one support program. She currently supervises 35 staff supporting 19 consumers. JoAnn attended Asbury College in Wilmore, Kentucky where she majored in sociology with a minor in psychology.