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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.”

cjohnson@cotsdetroit.org

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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.”

amorrell@cotsdetroit.org

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.”

dsimmons@cotsdetroit.org

Corisa Reed

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE 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.”

creed@cotsdetroit.org

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

Carol Goss

Board Secretary
Retired Former President ​Skillman Foundation
Founder Warrior Women Against Poverty

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)

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
CEO/Executive/Professor

Lawrence A. Gardner

Board Member
Finance Committee 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

LaTrice McClendon

Board Member
Director, Knights Foundation

Torre Palermino

Board Member
Social Impact Committee Chairperson
Sr. Global Product Manager
Medtronic

Michael Randall

Board Member
Executive Director - Grandmont,
Rosedale Development Corporation

COTS Reports & Financials

Individual Contributions
40%
Foundation Gifts
24%
Federal Grants
20%
Income & Other
10%
State Grants
6%

COTS Financial Reports