Leadership

Pattie Hillis-Clark was appointed Chief Operating Officer of KenCrest in September 2025, after serving as Vice President of Programs since January of that year. She brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in the nonprofit sector, with a career focused on services for individuals with behavioral health challenges, intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Before joining KenCrest, Pattie spent 25 years at Devereux, where she advanced from Primary Therapist to Executive Director, overseeing programs that served more than 1,200 youth and families each year.

Pattie earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Chestnut Hill College, a Master’s in Social Work from Temple University, and dual Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Sociology from Cabrini College. She is a Licensed Psychologist in Pennsylvania and has also held certifications as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist.

Arthur Anderson joined KenCrest as Chief Financial Officer in 2025, bringing more than 30 years of financial leadership experience across hospitals, health systems, and community-based organizations. In his role, he oversees financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning to ensure strong stewardship and the resources needed to advance KenCrest’s mission. Arthur is known for driving operational efficiency, strengthening revenue cycle performance, and supporting organizational growth through data-informed decision making and collaborative leadership.

Before joining KenCrest, Arthur served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Grand View Health, and previously held senior finance roles at Crozer Keystone Health System, Lankenau Medical Center, and Consortium Behavioral Health. His earlier experience includes leadership positions with Pottstown Memorial Hospital, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, and Temple University Hospital–Episcopal Campus, as well as financial reporting roles in the corporate sector. Arthur began his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers and holds an MBA from Eastern University and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Drexel University.

Wendy Parsons serves as Chief Philanthropy Officer at KenCrest, bringing more than 25 years of experience leading mission-driven advancement programs in higher education and healthcare. A strategic, results-oriented leader, Wendy has built best-practice fundraising programs across major, planned, and principal gifts; corporate and foundation relations; annual giving; and donor stewardship.

Throughout her career, Wendy has partnered closely with CEOs, boards, and volunteer leaders to develop donor-centered funding priorities, lead comprehensive campaigns, and strengthen philanthropic partnerships that advance organizational impact.

Wendy holds a master’s degree from Stanford University and a bachelor’s degree from Grinnell College. She is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE).

Joy joined KenCrest in 1999, serving as an Employment Consultant, being promoted to Site Facilitator and then Director of Facility-Based Programs. In 2009, she became the Assistant to the Executive Director of KenCrest Services. Ms. Reiss has an Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy from Penn State University and a B.A. in Psychology from Lebanon Valley College.

Jim joined KenCrest in August 2021 as Vice President of Human Resources and previously served as the Vice President of Human Resources and Compliance for JEVS (Jewish Employment and Vocational Services) Human Services. He joins our team with over 20 years of experience in the human services industry; supporting other provider agencies through human resources management, compliance and privacy, and performance improvement programs. Jim earned both his BA and Masters of Healthcare Administration from Penn State University, and is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Health Care Compliance Association, and the Penn State University Alumni Association.

John has been with KenCrest since 1994, being named Chief Technology Officer in September of 2014.  He previously served as the Director of Information Systems as well as the Data Processing Manager at KenCrest. During his tenure, he has built the company’s technology infrastructure and spearheaded joint IT ventures with other non-profit organizations. Prior to joining KenCrest, Mr. Howe was employed by TV GUIDE Magazine. John has successfully completed numerous information technology courses from Penn State University and holds an IT Management Certification from Villanova University.