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People Magazine to run a story about Lexington band Flame in the coming weeks

A reporter and photographer from People Magazine came to a performance at St. Johnsville School on January 5th.  They found out about Flame on the internet and wanted to do their own feature story about them.  They interviewed the band, staff and parents and the story is slated to run in the next few weeks. 

ABC TV's "Good Morning America" show features Flame

"Good Morning America" run a feature story about Lexington's rock band Flame on 11/27.  Since it aired Flame has gotten a huge response for CD sales and possible bookings across the country.  Click on link to see the video:  http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerindex?id=9188643

Exciting New Hires to Strengthen Agency

 

Robert Urban - Chief Financial Officer

Lexington has filled a key role on the executive team, hiring Robert Urban as the Chief Financial Officer.  Bob brings to Lexington over 15 years of experience in various financial leadership positions. With 13 years of public accounting experience serving the healthcare and not-for-profit industries, including seven years as the Senior Audit Manager for the Center for Disability Services in Albany.  A former United States Marine, honored for distinguished service, Bob is a Certified Public Accountant with a Bachelor of Science degree from SUNY Albany.  His experience in the private business sector in senior leadership positions and financial background will be an asset to Lexington.

 

Gina Warsaw - Director of Employment Opportunities

Gina Warsaw is the new Director of Employment Opportunities, overseeing Employment Resources as well as pre-vocational and other employment readiness services provided at Lexington. Gina has a wealth of experience working with individuals with disabilities over the past 22 years, in Residential, Day Hab and Vocational programs. Most recently, Gina has led the Employment Services, blended Day Hab and Pre-vocational programs at Liberty. She is known for her creativity in developing person-first programs, ability to develop employment opportunities, her enthusiasm and professionalism. We are excited about the leadership and support she will provide to these areas.
 

Ashley Walton - Program Manager, Employment Resources
Ashley Walton was hired as the Program Manager for ourEmployment Resources Program. She comes to Lexington with many years of experience in the employment field, working with people with disabilities. Ashley has worked as a job coach, job developer and in coordinating the Student Transitional Education Program. She has worked closely with job skills training for the Bridge Program in Montgomery County and currently works as a Disability Program Navigator, specializing in helping people with disabilities obtain and retain employment. We look forward to Ashley using her talents and experience to help the people we support reach their goals.