CEO and Leadership Team

TOGETHER WE ARE BETTER

Shawn Kros

President & CEO
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Shawn Kros is the President and CEO at The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region (The Arc NCR) in Aberdeen, Maryland. She has worked at The Arc NCR since 2002, serving in several capacities including Human Resources, Family Services and Treatment Foster Care before becoming CEO in 2010. Kros has more than 26 years of experience working in the nonprofit human services field, and is a nationally-recognized public speaker on social services issues.

As CEO, her accomplishments include leading a comprehensive strategic plan which has stabilized the financial standing of The Arc NCR, realigned staff with their mission to empower people with differing abilities to live, work and thrive in the community, and increased community presence and overall productivity. Kros was named a 2017 Most Admired CEO by The Daily Record. In 2018, she was named Most Influential Marylanders and Maryland’s Top 100 Women by The Daily Record and a Leader in Diversity by the Baltimore Business Journal.

Kros strives to make The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region a role model for similar organizations operating at the national level, and a shining example of advocacy for people with differing abilities.

She received her Master’s Degree in Social Work at the University of Nebraska and her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work at Dana College. Kros serves as President of the Maryland Association of Community Services, serves on the Maryland Council of Executives, and is Past Chair of the Local Management Board.

She resides in Fallston, Maryland with her husband and two children. Kros is an avid reader, runner and college football fan.

Lynn Wilkinson

Chief Financial and Compliance Officer
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Lynn Wilkinson is the Chief Financial and Compliance Officer at The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region (The Arc NCR) in Aberdeen, Maryland. She has worked at The Arc NCR since 2016, overseeing the financial well-being of the organization. She has over 15 years of financial experience in the public, private and non-profit sectors.

Wilkinson’s focus at The Arc NCR is on top priority projects for the organization, including training, leading the agency through the Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) initiative, the LTSS transition with the state of Maryland, and other program related initiatives. Her accomplishments while at The Arc NCR include guiding the organization towards financial growth by advising team members of best ways to utilize funding, as well as grow our investments and programs. She has also been instrumental in enhancing policies and practices ensuring compliance with federal and state guidelines.

Wilkinson also heads the agency’s Corporate Compliance Committee, Standing Committee and Health and Safety Committee. Her exemplary leadership skills, team-player mentality, strong comprehension of financial and grant reporting, as well as budgeting skills make her a valuable senior leadership team member.

Wilkinson is a Certified Public Accountant. She received her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Towson University. Wilkinson has a passion for the environment and has volunteered with stream clean up’s, planting trees, and oyster restorations in Annapolis and the Eastern Shore. In addition, she is a devoted animal lover and has volunteered with various animal rescues.

Holly Preston

Chief Program Officer
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Holly Preston, MS, RN, BC-NE, LSS-GB, is the Chief Program Officer at The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region. With over 16 years of experience as a dynamic and results-oriented healthcare executive, Holly has a proven track record in leading and managing outpatient and hospital-based systems. She excels in driving strategic initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance, and achieving operational excellence. Holly is passionate about motivating teams, fostering engagement, and aligning organizational goals with corporate strategies.

In her previous role as Chief Operating & Compliance Officer at West Cecil Health Center, Holly directed clinical operations, facility management, and quality assurance across all service areas. She also ensured compliance with regulatory bodies and spearheaded the launch of new sites and service lines.

Holly holds a Master of Science in Health Services Leadership and Management from the University of Maryland and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Stevenson University. She is ANCC Board Certified as a Nurse Executive and holds Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

Holly lives in Forest Hill with her husband, mother, and children. Outside of work, she enjoys playing sports and being involved in her church. Holly looks forward to contributing to the team and achieving great things together at The Arc NCR.

Tonia Suber

Chief Human Resources Officer
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Tonia Suber is the Chief Human Resources Officer at The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region (The Arc NCR) in Aberdeen, Maryland. Tonia joined The Arc NCR in May 2024. She oversees the Human Resources department, managing the full employee life cycle, benefits, and culture of 300+ employees.

Tonia has over two decades of experience in human resources, strategic operations, DEIAB, employee and labor relations, conflict resolution, and organizational development. She brings invaluable expertise to our organization. With a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Pittsburgh and a master’s degree in organization and management from Capella University, Tonia’s expertise and passion for her work will undoubtedly enrich The Arc NCR.

Tonia hails from Pittsburgh and bleeds black and gold as a die-hard Steelers fan. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her two grandchildren and traveling.


Vice Presidents

Kimberly Albert

Vice President of Clinical & Family Supports
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Jeanne Beaman

Vice President of Adult Supports
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Sara Garbarino

Vice President of Advancement
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Directors

Kim Vaughn

Director of Community Living
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LaTonya Cobb-Cannon

Director of Employment Services
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Steven Acerno

Director of Family and Children Supports
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Sarah Ortiz-Brown

Director of Community Supports
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Corrin Beach

Director of Quality Enhancement
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Rhonda Gerding

Director of Finance and Benefits
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Crystal DeJesus

Director of Person-Centered Supports
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Temple Arthur

Director of People and Culture – Human Resources
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Assistant Directors

Nena Peaker

Assistant Director of Community Living
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Chardall Kilson

Assistant Director of Community Living
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Derrick Autry

Assistant Director of Transportation
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