The Regional Economic Community Action Program (RECAP) board of directors in Middletown has announced a trio of directors will take over its leadership. The agency has created and strengthened a new vision and organizational structure and established a framework that will serve RECAP well into the future.
The leadership team, which recently assumed office are: CEO Charles Quinn who formerly served as part of RECAP”™s executive team as deputy director of operations and has been with the agency for more than six years; Chief Operating Officer Michele McKeon brings 20 years of not-for-profit leadership and social justice expertise; and CFO Joya Gambino has been with RECAP for 20 years managing all fiscal operations and consistently providing financial guidance and leadership. Their combined experience, knowledge and energy ensure RECAP”™s vital community services will continue to improve and expand.
The agencyӪs recent developments include the Mill at Middletown, a rehabilitation of a formerly dilapidated factory on Mill Street into workforce housing and public spaces. Also planned for the site is a third Fresh Start Caf̩, providing culinary job training for recipients of temporary assistance. For decades, RECAP has provided services for the areaӪs low-income and vulnerable populations, including employment and training, a food pantry, early learning and home-energy conservation.
