COTS Administrative Office | 26 Peterboro | Suite 100 | Detroit, MI 48201
COTS Leadership Team
CHERYL P. JOHNSON
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
“I was created to relieve suffering in the world. I am blessed to be able to do so through COTS… relieve suffering that so many of our families have experienced. Dealing with poverty and the mindset that is acquainted with it helps us to leave an impact that will outlive us all.”
Aisha J. Morrell-Ferguson
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
“I aspire to use my gifts to make the world a better place and to do everything in peace, on purpose, and with passion so that I may always open doors to hope. COTS mission and culture align with my heart and I’m grateful to serve in order to produce positive change.”
Delphia Simmons
CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER
“I’ve been with COTS 14 years, currently as Chief Impact Officer. COTS’ purpose and commitment to others align with my own commitment to human development and growth.”
sonya nicks
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
“My passion for helping people grow and succeed made COTS the perfect organization for me to join. Working here empowers me to remain human-centered, and gives me the opportunity to put a smile on someone’s face daily in hope to make their day a little brighter.“
Corisa Reed
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
“Invest in what you want to see grow in your life. Imagine what you could be tomorrow if you started today and Inspire others by using everything you have now to make a difference.”
COTS Board Of Directors
Carol Goss
Board President
Retired Former President Skillman Foundation
Founder Warrior Women Against Poverty
Jeff Rivera
Board Vice President
Chief Operating Officer &
President of Western US Operations
Lineage Logistics
Torre Palermino
Board Secretary
Social Impact Committee Chairperson
Sr. Global Product Manager
Medtronic
Deborah Jones
Board Treasurer
Vice President &
Chief of Operations,
Detroit Development Fund
Jeremy Abbey
WCMC, CEC, CEPC, CCE, CCA, AAC
Executive Director, Soil2Service
Culinary Arts Academic Director,
Detroit Institute of Gastronomy
Publisher, edibleWOW Magazine
Karisa Antonio
Board Member
Director of Social Innovation
Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO)
Brandon Baskin
Board Member
Senior Analyst
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Mark C. Denis
Board Member
Nominating Committee Member
Finance Committee Member
Retired Former Sr. Financial Analyst
General Motors
Ina Fernandez
Board Member
Nominating Committee Member
Investment Committee Member
President & CEO, Fern Capital
Dr. Rita Fields
Board Member
Owner & Co-Founder
313 Industries, Inc.
CEO
Copper Phenix Consulting LLC
Chief Talent & Strategy Officer
Lighthouse Michigan
Lawrence A. Gardner
Board Member
Finance Committee Member
Investment Banker & Financial
Manager
Lawrence Gardner Associates
Judy Gruner
Board Member
Finance Committee Chairperson
Retired Former Regional Controller, NAO
Plastic Omnium Auto Inergy
Josh Jaime
Board Member
Technology Committee Chairperson
Retired Former Computer Operations Manager
and Community Outreach Chairman
Brasscraft Manufacturing
LaTrice McClendon
Board Member
Director/ Detroit
Community Impact
Knights Foundation
Dr. Greg Naman
Board Member
MD, FAAP, CAPPM
Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder
EPIC Health System
Michael Randall
Board Member
Executive Director - Grandmont
Rosedale Development Corporation
Sammye E. VanDiver
Board Member
Social Impact Committee Chairperson
Nominating Committee Chairperson
Former Team Member, Health Alliance Plan