Baltimore, MD (5/29/19) — Thomas Sand, a Partner at Ernst & Young, LLP, has been named President of the Board of Directors of The Arc Baltimore.
Sand, who formerly served as Vice President of The Arc Baltimore Board, was elected to his new post at the organization’s recent Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony.
Other officers elected during the Annual Meeting were:
- Erik P. Daly (Senior Vice President, PNC Institutional Asset Management and Managing Director, PNC Capital Advisors, LLC), who was elected Vice President after previously serving as Treasurer;
- Jill Vocci, O.D. (Pediatric Optometrist with Pediatric Eye Care of Maryland), who was re-elected Secretary;
- Gregory J. Hogan (Director, SC&H Capital), who was named Treasurer; and
- Joseph P. Ward (Principal, Miles & Stockbridge, P.C.), who will serve as Past President after serving as President for the past two years.
“Each of these individuals brings tremendous skills and experience to our Board of Directors,” says Kathleen Durkin, Executive Director of The Arc Baltimore. “While the coming year will present new challenges and opportunities, I am very confident that with the leadership of this Board we are up to the task.”
The Arc Baltimore’s Annual Meeting and Awards Reception marked the kick-off celebration of the organization’s 70th year.
Dedicated to providing advocacy and high quality, life-changing supports since 1949 in Baltimore City and Baltimore County, The Arc Baltimore currently supports more than 6,000 adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
The Arc Baltimore’s programs and services allow individuals with disabilities to live independently in the community, work in meaningful jobs, enjoy friendships and activity in the community, and support their families in the challenges they face.
As one of the nation’s largest and most respected organizations of its kind, The Arc Baltimore is an indispensable resource, providing employment training and support, day and residential services, family support and education, treatment foster care, respite care, public policy advocacy and information, and referrals.
For more information, call 410-296-2272 or visit www.thearcbaltimore.org.
