The Arc of Chester County welcomed a new board president Adam Lamb at its recent Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony.
The Arc is proud to welcome Adam Lamb, CEO of the Brandywine Valley SPCA, as its new Board President effective July 1.
Lamb joined the Board of Directors in May of 2015 and has served as an officer on the board for the last five years serving as Secretary, Second Vice President, and First Vice President.
A native of Florida, Lamb has dedicated his career to the health and welfare of animals.
“Adam has been a true advocate for The Arc, and we are so privileged to have his expertise and compassion leading our organization. Both he and the Brandywine SPCA have been excellent agency partners and friends and we couldn’t be more excited to have him at the helm for the next year,” said Arc CEO, Jeanne Meikrantz.
New Officers
Out-going Immediate Past President, Stephen Potts, Esq. of Herr, Potts & Potts officially ushered in the new slate of officers and announced new, and on-going terms for The Arc of Chester County’s 2022-2023 Board of Directors.
The Arc is pleased to acknowledge the 2022-2023 installed officers and directors as voted by the membership:
Officers:
- Adam Lamb, Board President
- Lisa Albany, First Vice President
- Jonathan Light, Second Vice President
- Dan Wesolowski, Secretary
- Jessica Straghan, Treasurer
- Matthew Holliday, Immediate Past President
Directors:
- Mary-Ellen Allen, Ashley Fox, Sonal Gandhi and Robert Siegel
Returning Members to The Arc’s Board of Directors:
- Pat Biswanger, Paul Cardell, Erica Cline Reading, Karen Hayes, and Paige Meacham
President’s Award
Stephen Potts, Esq. was later honored for his 13 years of continuous service and dedication to the Board of Directors by outgoing President, Matt Holliday who presented him with the 2022 President’s Award.
The award honors a local corporation or individual that has significantly enhanced the Arc mission, through dedicated support and loyal partnership.
Long-time Arc supporter and Immediate Past President, Stephen Potts, Esq. was the recipient of this distinguished award for his outstanding and long-time service to The Arc, including serving for 13 consecutive years as a Board of Member and Officer.
“Steve Potts and the entire Potts Family have been extraordinary advocates and ardent supporters of The Arc of Chester County for more than four decades. The Arc of Chester County has been built by leaders and volunteers like Steve and his family and we owe them an incredible debt of gratitude on behalf of those entrusted in our care,” shared Matt Holliday, Board President.
“The Arc of Chester County has enjoyed tremendous success, growth, and financial stability thanks to strong leadership, and we are so thankful to have had Matt Holliday serving as our President for the past two years. He has been a very dedicated and strong leader as well as a valuable advocate for individuals with disabilities and their families,” said Meikrantz.
The Arc also honored donors and businesses for outstanding service and generosity to individuals with disabilities and their families at its Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony.
About The Arc of Chester County
The mission of The Arc of Chester County: To advocate, educate, and provide services to empower individuals with disabilities and their families to enhance the quality of their lives.
The Arc’s programs and services enhance quality of life by preparing individuals with the skills and support they need for living in the community and speaking up for their rights. Today, The Arc serves nearly 3,000 children and adults with disabilities, and their families each year through the provision of a lifetime of services beginning at birth and extending through a person’s life.
