Board of Directors

David was asked to join BCS as a Board of Director eleven years ago, his son Dan attends BCS. He feels BCS provides a valuable service to individuals with disabilities and their families. David believes BCS is a unique organization because it provides opportunities for adults with disabilities to volunteer their services and contribute to the community. David has been married to his wife Nancy for 34 years. He has a stepdaughter (Jennifer) and stepson (David) who are both married with children. Together David and Nancy have two sons, Dan who has attended BCS for the past 12 years, and Kevin. David raises sheep and enjoys showing them with his family at the Washington County Fair, He enjoys sports, and attending his grandchildren’s games. 

Sue Banks joined BCS on August 1st as the new Executive Director. 

Sue has her Bachelor’s in Sociology from Temple University and a Masters of Social Work degree from Boston College.  Sue is currently enrolled part-time in a Social Work Doctoral Program at UAlbany.  She hopes to use her education to benefit Battenkill Community Services in the future. 

Prior to joining BCS, Sue worked for an agency in Fulton County where she worked as a Clinical Director and grant writer for a large organization supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  

While living in Massachusetts Sue worked at the Department of Developmental Services which is the OPWDD counterpart in that state.  Sue was the Regional Community Systems Director and responsible for contracts and development of Family Support, Supportive Employment, Acquired Brain Injury, Autism and Learning and Development services for Central and Western Massachusetts.  Sue has worked in the field throughout the years, in other ways- she was once held positions as Job Developer, Residential Director and Behavioral Specialist. 

Here at BCS we are just like a family, several of our staff have family who attend programming, several BCS parents also sit on our Board of Directors.  Sue understands this as she is the mother of a son, Patrick, who has Autism.  Sue also has a daughter, Allie, who loves to dance! 

Sue is excited about the opportunity to serve and support all those who benefit from Battenkill Community Services.  

Mark joined BCS in February 2022.  He and his wife live in Argyle.  Mark has 3 children who attend and play sports at Argyle Central School.  Mark retired as a Captain from the US Army Reserves after a 21 year career.  He has spent his entire career in the healthcare field.  Mark started as an LPN, went back to school for his RN, has been a Nursing Supervisor and Nursing Administrator.  He is a fan of the NY Mets and San Francisco 49ers, he enjoys golf and bowling.  In his free time, Mark likes spending time with his family and friends.

Shelly started at Battenkill in 2010.  Her first roll was as a Wednesday Volunteer.  Within a month, left her 20 year career in the restaurant industry.  Shelly felt like this was right where she was meant to be, and like she should have been here, all along.  Shelly is a crafting guru, she absoutely loves creating things.  She likes music and loves being silly.  Shelly loves everything about BCS.  She said there is never a dull day and everyone is always happy to be together.  It really is a big family, and there is no other place esle she would want to be.  Shelly is mom to 2 adult children and has 2 dogs.

Jill joined BCS in June 2019. She is a country girl, growing  up on a small farm in Easton, NY, just a few miles from BCS with goats, bunnies, chickens, geese and of course dogs and cats.  Jill now has 2 dogs, 5 chickens, a parrot and a very old Guinea pig.  Jill's background is in Special Education; she has worked with the elderly and young children.  For many years Jill, along with her sisters ran a summer day camp for young children. 

Trina started with BCS in November 2008.   She owned and operated a day care for over 30 years in Greenwich.  Trina enjoys all the activities she gets to do every day and helping the folks we support to experience new things.  She likes seeing their reactions to all the different things we get to experience each week.  Trina's favorite activites are bowling, visiting museums, and walking.  In her spare time, Trina likes to relax and do projects around her home.  She loves to go shopping.  

Trina makes her home in Greenwich, with her husband of 40 years, Jeff, she has 3 daughters, 1 son, 4 grandaughters and 4 grandsons. 

Tommy joined BCS in January 2015. He wants to make his friends at BCS experience a fun one.  Tommy likes to fish, have campfires, and enjoys sports.  He likes to travel and one day hopes to visit all MLB stadiums. Tommy has been a volunteer with RSVP since 2015.  Warren/Washington Retired & Senior Volunteer Program is run by the Tri-County United Way.  It helps folks 55 and older find volunteer opportunities in their communities.

Bob joined BCS the summer of 2020.  He has been volunteering with our Groovy Tuesday program for quite a while and was first introduced to BCS by his wife, Carole Liggett.  Bob loves music, plays the guitar, enjoys gardening, and kayaking. Bob is a people person; he is very social and likes to learn new things.  Science and Weather watching are his interests.  Bob comes to BCS with 30 years of management experience, he loves working with the individuals BCS supports along with the staff, and believes in the mission of the agency.  Bob has a 19 year old daughter and 3 cats.

Liz started with BCS in April 2021.  She has one daughter, two granddaughters, and two pups.  In her free time Liz likes to take road trips in the Adirondacks.  She also enjoys spending time with her daughter and granddaughters.  Liz likes to shop in thrift stores.

April started at BCS in November of 2021.  She and her domestic partner Mike have two daughters, Maygan 8 and Mykenzie 16.  April is an amateur photographer who often spends her weekends selling her beautiful pictures at local craft shows. She is also a volunteer for Tri-County Marines Toys For Girls and Boys toy program, hosting events and fundraisers for them throughout the year.  April loves crafting and brings her love of all things craft to our folks at BCS with creative projects each week.