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Executive Director ~ Amy Rice
Executive Director since September 2004 with responsibility for managing the daily business and operations of Handi-Crafters. Formerly Director of the agency's Rehabilitation Services since 1996. Experience includes various human service positions involving casework, counseling and teaching. Education includes a BS in English, a Master's in Administration (West Chester University), and a Master's equivalency and certification in Special Education (Penn State).

Director of Finance and Human Resources ~ Linda Glazer
Business Manager since 1987 with responsibility for managing budget, support functions (clerical, housekeeping, maintenance, transportation and nursing) and human resources. Experience in office and financial management since 1968. Attended Queens College (Accounting).

Director of Development ~ Brian Tagliaferro
Development Director since February 2007.  Responsible for overseeing the agency's fund raising, special events and public relations.  Experience in development, management, public relations, writing, editing, and web design.  Education includes a Bachelor's degree in Political Science (Hamilton College).

Director of The Older Adult Daily Living Center ~ Linda Zimmerman
Director of Industrial & Vocational Support Services since August 2003 and Assistant Director since 1999.  Ms. Zimmerman assumed the position of Director of the OADLC in August, 2010.  Responsibilities include supervision of assigned personnel to provide recreational services and activities of daily living, and assure coordination and compliance of all individual programs for clients who participate in the OADLC.  Education includes a BS in Health & Physical Education (Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania).

Director of Employment & Youth Services ~ Christine Broome
A Welfare-to-Work Coordinator and Dislocated Worker Program Coordinator with Handi-Crafters since August 1996 and assumed the position of Director of Employment Services in August 2007.  Responsibilities include oversight of School-to-Work Program, community employment, mobile work crews, Career Directions for out-of-school youth, and the Oxford Photo License Center.  Education includes B.A. in Psychology (Kutztown University) and M.S. in Counseling/Higher Education (West Chester University).

Director of Production Services ~ Doug Franz
Started at Handi-Crafters in August, 2010.  Responsible for all aspects of production services.  20 years experience in critical applications in the entertainment industry.  Education includes an MBA from Drexel University.