Community Living Wallaceburg’s Board of Directors is proud to announce the appointment of Roger Romses as the new Executive Director. This appointment follows an extensive provincial search conducted by the executive recruitment firm Logic Executive Search and Workplace Solutions. With the feedback gathered from internal and external stakeholders, which included staff, community partners and families, it was a unanimous decision that Roger was the right choice to lead Community Living Wallaceburg.
Roger joined Community Living Wallaceburg as the Director, Community Living Support Operations in 2018 where he oversaw all support-related operations including Accommodations Support, Supported Independent Living, Passport Support and Individualized and Family Directed Support. Taking on the Acting Executive Director role in June 2023, Roger has demonstrated exceptional leadership, a commitment to excellence, and a true passion for empowering people with intellectual disabilities to overcome barriers and live the life they choose.
Ben Hazzard, Chair of the Board of Directors states, “As a visionary, empathetic, and opportunity focused leader, Roger is committed to empowering the Community Living Wallaceburg team to create, design and deliver support in a safe and secure environment, providing the highest level of support to the people we serve. Being a collaborative member of the Wallaceburg and broader Chatham-Kent community, Roger truly believes that with the support of those around them, people can dream, believe, overcome and achieve.”
Roger is a well-qualified leader, holding a Bachelor of Arts Degree, Minor in Psychology from the University of Waterloo, with continuing education in Developmental Services and Adult Education. Roger’s extensive experience, academic background, and strong partnerships equip him with the knowledge and expertise to lead the organization forward.
Roger will officially assume his new role as Executive Director on February 12, 2024.
For more information, please contact:
Patricia Peters
Supervisor, Communications & Fund Development
Community Living Wallaceburg
Phone: (519) 359 – 2326