Leadership

Ed has been associated with Arc Human Services/Arc of Washington County in various capacities for over 20 years. He has been in the human services field for more than 37 years, beginning the journey in a direct care position and ultimately taking on various leadership opportunities throughout the years, including his most recent roles as a consultant for Edward Picchiarini and Associates and as the Executive Director of The Provider Alliance. Ed received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from Waynesburg College and a Master’s Degree in Public Management from the H. J. Heinz III School of Public Policy and Management at Carnegie Mellon University. He served on the Board of Directors at the Greensburg YMCA and the Board of Trustees at Torrance State Hospital. He is associated with the ODP Financial Workgroup and the ODP Information Sharing and Advisory Committee.

Joe has been associated with Arc Human Services/Arc of Washington County for 21 years, serving as Chief Financial Officer from 2000 to 2017 until he accepted the position of CAO. He has spent 26 years working in the fiscal departments of several non-profit agencies; advancing from Accountant to Patient Account Supervisor to Chief Financial Officer. Joe received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management-Accounting from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master’s Degree in Professional Accountancy (MPA) from West Virginia University.
​He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with the West Virginia Board of Accountancy. He is associated with The Provider Alliance Financial Workgroup; West Virginia University Alumni Association; and University of Pittsburgh Alumni Association. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants; PA Institute of Certified Public Accountants; and the West Virginia Society of Certified Public Accounts.

Grishma has worked at Arc Human Services for 12 years in various capacities. Graduating from Wheeling Jesuit University, she received her Bachelor’s in Psychology and her Master’s in Clinical Psychology. Beginning in 2006 as the Therapeutic Support Staff for the Children’s Program, Grishma also worked as a Behavioral Specialist as well as the Coordinator of Specialized Supports and Training. Grishma’s mission is to be a part of AHS, providing quality recovery orientated services; promoting recovery, self-determination and community inclusion for people experiencing mental health or addiction challenges.

John has been associated with Arc Human Services/Arc of Washington County since 2017, serving as Chief Financial Officer. He has worked for more than 25 years as a Controller and Chief Financial Officer in both for-profit and non-profit organizations. For more than a dozen years, John has worked as a Chief Financial Officer for several providers of Intellectual Disabilities Services. He received a Business Administration Degree in Accounting from the University of Mary Hardin Baylor. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy. John is also a Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Financial Manager (CFM), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified in Strategy and Competitive Analysis (CSCA) and Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA).

Denise has been associated with Arc Human Services/Arc of Washington County for over 20 years, serving as Director of Human Resources since 2015. Denise has served in many capacities in Arc Human Services, beginning as a Residential Direct Care Employee in 1998 and advancing to Residential Office Manager, Human Resources Generalist, Human Resources Training Coordinator, Assistant Human Resources Director, and Director of Human Resources. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Professional Studies in Leadership and Development from Duquesne University, graduating Magna Cum Laude. She holds SPHR and SHRM-SCP certifications. She is associated with The Provider Alliance Human Resources Workgroup and is a member of the Pittsburgh Human Resources Association, Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Resources Organization, and the Society for Human Resources Management.

Cortney joined Arc Human Services in 2019. She is responsible for the development and management of human resources needs including recruitment and employee relations. With over 20 years in the human resources field, Cortney brings expertise in talent acquisition, reward and recognition and organizational and professional development. Cortney is a cum laude graduate of West Virginia University. She holds a Professional of Human Resources Certification (PHR) from the HR Certification Institute. Cortney is also a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Pittsburgh Human Resources Association (PHRA).