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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.”
Andrew Gilroy
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
“I became COTS’ CFO after a year interning in the homeless shelter. I am humbled witnessing COTS provide opportunities for our families to realize their goals.”
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.”
COTS Board Of Directors
Linda M. Koos
Board President
Executive Broker Relationship Leader
Joyn Insurance
Jeff Rivera
Board Vice President
Chief Operating Officer & President of Western US Operations
Lineage Logistics
Judy Gruner
Board Treasurer
Finance Committee Chairperson
Retired Former Regional Controller, NAO
Plastic Omnium Auto Inergy
Carol Goss
Board Secretary
Retired Former President Skillman Foundation
Founder Warrior Women Against Poverty
Mark C. Denis
Board Member
Retired Former Sr. Financial Analyst
General Motors
Karisa Antonio
Board Member
Director of Social Innovation Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO)
Ina Fernandez
Board Member
Nominating Committee Member
President & CEO, Fern Capital
Dr. Rita Fields
Board Member
CEO/Executive/Professor
Lawrence A. Gardner
Board Member
Investment Banker & Financial
Manager
Lawrence Gardner Associates
Josh Jaime
Board Member
Technology Committee Chairperson
Retired Former Computer Operations Manager and Community Outreach Chairman, Brasscraft Manufacturing
Deborah Jones
Board Member
Vice President & Chief of Operations
Detroit Development Fund
LaTrice McClendon
Board Member
Detroit Public School Community District
Torre Palermino
Board Member
Sr. Global Product Manager
Medtronic
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
COTS Reports & Financials
Individual Contributions
40%
Foundation Gifts
24%
Federal Grants
20%
Income & Other
10%
State Grants
6%