Bancroft's Leadership

Bancroft's senior leadership team has a wealth of experience in both organizational management and the care of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries.

Our team is committed to providing the best possible services and supports, while keeping a strong focus on fiscal responsibility and strategic planning. As a result, Bancroft is able to offer a wide range of exemplary programs that make significant improvements in people's lives.

Moreover, our leaders embody and instill a strong culture of teamwork, respect and person-centered services, which continually drives Bancroft toward clinical and operational excellence.

Executive Team

Toni Pergolin, CPA
President and Chief Executive

Toni Pergolin joined Bancroft as chief financial officer in 2004 and, after serving as a vice president and the organization's chief operating officer, was appointed president in June 2006.

Ms. Pergolin came to Bancroft from the University of Pennsylvania Health System, where she had served as assistant vice president of decision support and reimbursement from 2002 to 2004. She had previously held several other positions with the health system, including chief financial officer of Pennsylvania Hospital, assistant executive director and controller of Phoenixville Hospital, and financial administrator of network/hospital operations for Pennsylvania and Phoenixville hospitals.

Prior to joining the University of Pennsylvania Health System, she served as senior examiner for First Pennsylvania Bank.

Ms. Pergolin earned her bachelor of science degree in accounting from The Pennsylvania State University, and her master's degree in health administration from St. Joseph's University.

Ms. Pergolin is a member of the Board of the South Jersey Chamber of Commerce and was recently appointed to the Board of Trustees of Our Lady of Lourdes Healthcare Service, Inc. in Camden.

Stephen Bruce, M.Ed., BCBA, CBIS
Vice President of Clinical Operations

Stephen Bruce has worked for Bancroft for more than 20 years in the fields of autism, developmental disabilities, and brain injury. In his current role, he is responsible for the operational aspects of all Bancroft programs.

Mr. Bruce earned his master of education degree specializing in applied behavior analysis from Temple University. He is a board-certified behavior analyst as well as a certified brain injury specialist. Over the years, Mr. Bruce has served in leadership positions in several Bancroft pediatric programs, and in the areas of professional development, planning, marketing and admissions. In addition, he is an adjunct faculty member at Temple University, where he teaches courses in applied behavior analysis.

Thomas J. Burke
Chief Financial Officer

Thomas Burke joined Bancroft in January 2009 as Chief Financial Officer. He brings a wealth of experience in finance, real estate and strategic planning to this position, which will help him lead the organization through some of the challenging funding issues ahead.

Prior to joining Bancroft, Mr. Burke served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Trefoil Properties, LP, a commercial real estate development and management firm. Prior to this, he was Chief Financial and Administrative Officer at Chapel Mortgage Corporation, a privately-owned mortgage bank operating in 40 states, where he was responsible for all corporate finance, administrative, regulatory, compliance, tax and legal matters. He started his career as an auditor with PricewaterhouseCoopers, and later held positions as vice president of investment banking with Merrill Lynch & Co. and Berwind Financial Group.

Mr. Burke earned a bachelor of science degree in accounting from King's College, graduating magna cum laude. He later received his Master of Business Administration (Finance concentration) from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business.

Anthony DiBartolo
Vice President of Human Resources

Tony DiBartolo joined Bancroft in August 2005. Previously, he was director of human resources at Underwood Memorial Hospital, an 1,800-employee facility in Woodbury, N.J. Mr. DiBartolo has been a human-resources professional since 1978, and has worked in the healthcare industry since 1982.

Prior to his position at Underwood, Mr. DiBartolo served as regional director of benefits for the Philadelphia region of Catholic Health Initiatives. He also has served as vice president of human resources for St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, Pa. Mr. DiBartolo received his bachelor's degree in human resources from Drexel University, and his master's degree in health administration from St. Joseph's University.

Caroline Eggerding, M.D.
Vice President of Clinical Services, Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Eggerding leads and oversees medical and clinical activities throughout the organization, ensuring that Bancroft provides person-centered care that promotes independence, community relationships and a healthy lifestyle.

Dr. Eggerding has been very active at the state level in New Jersey, advocating strongly on behalf of children with disabilities. She has been a member of the State Special Education Advisory Council and the American Academy of Pediatrics New Jersey Chapter Council on Children with Disabilities. She also chairs the New Jersey State Task Force on the Education of Students with Autism. Most recently, she has been appointed to the Governor's Council for Medical Research and Treatment of Autism.

After receiving her medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis, Dr. Eggerding performed her residency at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and received additional post-graduate training at The Hospital for Sick Children in London. Board-certified in pediatrics, she is also a diplomate in neurodevelopmental disabilities.

Joseph Flamini
Chief Operating Officer

Joseph Flamini joined Bancroft in March 2010 as chief operating officer, bringing a wide breadth of experience and knowledge in healthcare operations to the executive leadership team.

Mr. Flamini came to Bancroft from St. Francis Medical Center in Trenton, where he served as vice president of administration and facility operations. In that role, he had operating responsibility for clinical and support departments and administration of the 253 bed Medical Center along with departments at two other Catholic Health East facility locations in New Jersey. Prior to that position, he worked at Lourdes Health System (Burlington), where he held progressively responsible positions over 13 years. He began at Lourdes as administrator for professional services, then was appointed senior vice president of operations, and was promoted to chief executive officer in 1997. He earned his bachelor of arts degree in political science at Rutgers University, and his MBA from Saint Joseph's University. He is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and a member of the board and past chair of the American Red Cross of Burlington County.

Daniel J. Keating, Ph.D.
Vice President of Family Services and Government Relations

Daniel J. Keating, Ph.D., has more than 30 years of professional experience in working with people with disabilities.

At Bancroft, he is responsible for Family Services and Government Relations. He coordinates the activities of the Family Council and program advisory committees and serves as Family Advocate. He represents Bancroft on the Board of the Alliance for the Betterment of Citizens with Disabilities (ABCD) and the Legislation and Policy Committee of the New Jersey Association of Community Providers (NJACP).

Dr. Keating is co-chair of the Contracted Services Committee, a group of provider representatives that meets regularly with officials of the Division of Developmental Disabilities. Previously at Bancroft, Dr. Keating was responsible for the operations of the residential and day programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries.

Dr. Keating received his doctorate degree from Temple University. He is an adjunct faculty member of the Psychology Department at Drexel University and the Human Services Department at Camden County College. Earlier in his career, Dr. Keating helped launch one of the first residential programs and one of the first day programs for people with brain injuries and aided in the development of comprehensive acute and post-acute rehabilitation programs for people with brain injuries.

He was a founding member of the Academy for the Certification of Brain Injury Specialists and is a certified brain-injury specialist trainer. He serves on the Professional Advisory Board of the Brain Injury Association of Delaware. Previously, he served on the board of directors of the National Head Injury Foundation; as chairman of its professional education and training committee; and on the board of trustees of the Pennsylvania and Maine brain injury associations.

Joan Galon King
Chief Advancement Officer

Joan Galon King joined Bancroft in 2008 with more than 18 years of fund-raising experience in multiple campaign areas, including major gifts, planned giving, corporate and foundation giving, and special events. Additionally, she has experience in capital campaign fundraising, board development and volunteer management.

Most recently, she served as director of major gifts and volunteer development for Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, N.J. Her prior experience includes development positions with the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Foundation for New Jersey Public Broadcasting, and the American Heart Association. She is a graduate of Saint Joseph's University where she earned a bachelor of science in Marketing.

Colleen Macalino, C.P.A.
Vice President of Finance

Colleen Macalino joined Bancroft as controller in August 2005, and was appointed vice president of finance in March 2007. She previously had worked as a corporate controller for other organizations, and has operated her own accounting practice.

A certified public accountant in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Ms. Macalino is a member of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants. She earned her bachelor of science in accounting and graduated magna cum laude from Villanova University.

As a mother of a young man with severe disabilities, Ms. Macalino feels that it was her destiny to serve at Bancroft. "It is a privilege and honor to work here," she says.

Kathy M. Ross
Vice President of Communications and Community Relations

Kathy Ross came to Bancroft in 1983 as assistant to the president, initially working with Dr. Clarence York, and then Dr. George Niemann. Over the years, Ms. Ross assumed increasing levels of responsibility - from coordinator of corporate affairs to director to senior director - and in 1998 was named a Bancroft vice president.

Ms. Ross has been responsible for a wide range of functions at Bancroft, including serving as board secretary for Bancroft and its subsidiary corporations, and working in corporate administration, licensing and accreditation, quality management, public relations and marketing, among other areas. Today, her focus is on corporate communications, public relations, board operations and other corporate matters, and community relations.

Prior to joining Bancroft, Ms. Ross worked in the marketing department of an educational publishing company. She has completed coursework at the University of Philippines, Glassboro State College (now Rowan University), Rutgers University and Camden County College.

Shortly after Ms. Ross joined Bancroft in 1983, she learned that her young son had a developmental disability, and so she feels that her arrival at Bancroft was meant to be. Since then, she has become an ardent advocate for children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families.

Melissa Wheatcroft, Esq.
Corporate Counsel and Vice President of Quality Management

Melissa Wheatcroft joined Bancroft as corporate counsel in March 2005, and assumed responsibility for the Quality Management Department in July 2005. Prior to joining Bancroft, Ms. Wheatcroft was in private practice at Archer & Greiner, a large Haddonfield, N.J.-based law firm, where she specialized in labor and employment law. While with Archer & Greiner, she often handled Bancroft matters and became familiar with the organization's services.

Ms. Wheatcroft is licensed to practice law in New Jersey. She graduated from Rutgers University School of Law at Camden with highest honors and earned her bachelor of arts degree, summa cum laude, from St. Joseph's University.

Senior Directors

In addition, the organization has eight senior directors who are responsible for overseeing various aspects of service delivery as well as program support functions. See their profiles below.

Cynthia Boyer, Ph.D.,
Senior Clinical Director of Brain Injury Programs

Dr. Boyer has more than 20 years experience as a clinician and administrator in neuropsychology and brain injury rehabilitation. She has adjunct faculty appointments at Rowan University (Department of Special Education), Widener University (Department of Clinical Psychology), and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (Department of Clinical Psychology). Dr. Boyer has ancillary privileges in the Dept. of Neurology at Cooper University Hospital and is a medical rehabilitation surveyor for the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). She serves on the board of the Academy of Brain Injury Specialists (ACBIS). She is licensed as a clinical psychologist in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Eric M. Eberman, M.S.Ed.
Senior Operations Director for Pediatric and Adolescent Residential Programs

Mr. Eberman leads the admissions, discharge, performance improvement and employee activities of all children's campus and community residential programs. His main goal is to ensure individuals served by the organization receive the best environment possible to reach their maximum potential.

Mr. Eberman has worked at Bancroft for almost 10 years and has developed a strong reputation in the field of developmental disabilities. He has presented at numerous conferences, and is a member of the Association for Behavior Analysis and the Delaware Valley Association for Behavior Analysis.

In 2007, he earned his master of science degree in education, specializing in applied behavior analysis, from Temple University. Mr. Eberman received his bachelor's degree from Rider University in 1997.

Dennis Morgan
Senior Clinical Director of the Education Program

Mr. Morgan focuses on the quality of the education program and its resulting outcomes. He works to ensure that best practices are utilized throughout the curricula. He also oversees professional development for teachers and paraprofessionals to ensure they learn new, effective teaching strategies. And he develops and evaluates outcome measures to monitor results among students and maintain clinical excellence.

A highly effective educator, Mr. Morgan is a past recipient of the Ruth K. Newman Award for Educational Excellence for his work with students with developmental disabilities. He holds certifications in elementary education (K-8) and special education (K-12), and is a certified school principal (K-12), curriculum supervisor and supervisor of special education. He also holds a military security clearance certification. Prior to joining Bancroft, Mr. Morgan was principal for the Vanguard School in Valley Forge, Pa., and The Y.A.L.E. School in Cherry Hill, N.J.

Mr. Morgan is heavily involved with the New Jersey Special Olympics, serving as a coach and chaperone for winter and spring events. He coaches softball and floor hockey.

An active member of the Pennsylvania Air National Guard, Mr. Morgan is a munitions systems specialist for the 111th Fighter Wing. He has supported numerous military endeavors including military operations. In addition, he was named the 2008 Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year Award from the Pennsylvania Air National Guard, and received a 2008 commendation medal from the Air Force.

Robert J. Lenherr
Principal/Senior Director, Education

Bob Lenherr has over thirty years experience in the field of special education and vocational education, holding a variety of positions, including teacher, vocational coordinator, supervisor and assistant principal.  Since 1998, he has served as the principal of The Bancroft School on the Haddonfield campus.  Additionally, since 2004 he has served as the senior director of Bancroft’s Education Programs, which includes three schools.  He is also currently an adjunct professor in the Special Education Department at Holy Family University.

Mr. Lenherr earned a bachelors degree in psychology from Holy Family University in 1976 and a masters degree in education from the College of New Jersey in 1992.  He holds New Jersey certifications in the following areas: teacher, supervisor, vocational coordinator and principal.  He was a Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) surveyor from 1997 to 2007.

Violet W. Mwangi
Senior Director of Mullica Hill Programs

Ms. Mwangi oversees all administrative aspects of support for people served at Bancroft's Mullica Hill, N.J., campus, including admissions, discharge, performance improvement and employee activities. Her main goal is to ensure the highest quality of care is provided to people served as they pursue more fulfilling lives.

With more than 15 years of program leadership experience, Ms. Mwangi brings a wealth of knowledge to Bancroft and the individuals the organization serves. She is a member of the International Health and Food Organization, as well as the West Chester Chapter of Business Professional Women. Ms. Mwangi earned a master of arts degree in health care administration from Eastern University, and a bachelor's degree in business administration from Cheyney University.

Jeff Reuter, M.S.
Executive Director, Bancroft Educational Programs

Jeff Reuter has extensive experience in special education, including both working directly with students and in administrative positions. For the past ten years, he was director of educational services for the Burlington County Special Services School District. Prior to that, Mr. Reuter was Burlington County's supervisor of child study. He also worked at Bancroft during the 1970s in both education and residential positions.

Mr. Reuter returned to Bancroft in August 2009. His current position is similar to a superintendent of schools, with oversight responsibilities for each of the organization's educational programs: Haddonfield Elementary and Secondary Programs, Early Education for Children on the Autism Spectrum, The Bancroft School at Voorhees Pediatric Facility, and the Center for Autism Research and Educational Services (CARES).

Mr. Reuter has an master of science degree in education from the University of Pennsylvania, and a bachelor of arts degree in philosophy from St. Mary's Seminary and University.

Clair Rohrer, M.Ed.
Senior Director of New Jersey Adult Residential Programs

Clair Rohrer oversees all operational aspects of Bancroft’s New Jersey residential programs serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, which include: Community Residential Services for Adults, Judith B. Flicker Residences, and Mullica Hill programs.

Ms. Rohrer has been with Bancroft since 1988, in positions of increasing responsibility. She served as senior director over Bancroft’s residential and day programs in Brick Township, the Judith B. Flicker Residences, and Delaware for many years, and most recently assumed responsibility for Community Residential Services for Adults. She has more than 25 years experience in the field, and earned her master of arts degree in education, and a bachelor of science degree in psychology from LaSalle University.

Jack Seymour
Senior Director, Facilities

Mr. Seymour oversees all areas of facility management including maintenance, housing, mailroom and housekeeping. He is responsible for ensuring all buildings and residences are up-to-date.

Mr. Seymour has worked for more than 30 years to help improve the lives of individuals with disabilities at Bancroft. He has served as a teacher, manager in the pediatric residential and adult services programs, and a rehabilitation coordinator for brain injury programs.

With his detailed knowledge of direct-care requirements, Mr. Seymour transitioned to Bancroft's Facilities Department in 1995 as housing coordinator. He took on increased responsibilities before assuming his current role in 2007.

Mr. Seymour graduated from Lycoming College in 1977 with a bachelor of arts in psychology and a minor in early childhood development.

Christina M. Vorndran, Ph.D., BCBA
Senior Clinical Director for Developmental Disabilities Programs

Dr. Vorndran provides leadership and guidance across the organization's vast array of services provided to children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Specifically, she ensures the delivery of quality clinical services and training in applied behavior analysis (ABA) for all staff. She leads various organizational performance improvement committees and is chair of the Institutional Review Board.

Dr. Vorndran earned her doctorate of philosophy from Louisiana State University's school psychology program with a concentration in applied behavior analysis. She earned a master's degree in psychology from Louisiana State University and a bachelor of science degree in psychology from St. Joseph's University. She completed a pre-doctoral internship at The May Institute.

With more than 15 years of experience in disabilities-related fields, Dr. Vorndran is a member of various professional organizations. She is a board-certified behavior analyst and a New Jersey certified school psychologist. Dr. Vorndran has presented her research and clinical work at numerous regional and international conferences. She has published nearly 20 research and discussion articles in peer-reviewed behavior journals. In addition, she has served as a reviewer for both the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and Research in Developmental Disabilities, and is an adjunct professor at Rowan University.

Ken Wolstenholme
Senior Director of Management Information Services

Mr. Wolstenholme directs all technology-related areas of the organization, including oversight of data management and Bancroft's computer network. He also works to ensure that computer hardware and software are operational and up-to-date.

Mr. Wolstenholme is very active in the technology industry. He is a subject matter expert for the Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) and an associate member of the IEEE (formerly known as the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers). He also is a Technology Plan Approval Committee member for ASAH, New Jersey's association of private special-education schools and agencies.

In addition, he has earned numerous certifications including Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (Windows 2000, 2003), Novell Certified Netware Engineer (Netware 5.0), CompTIA Network+, A+, and is a certified technician for the United States Air Force/Air Mobility Command.

Prior to joining Bancroft, Mr. Wolstenholme served as vice president of network operations for Firstrust Bank. A former member of the Air Force Reserve, he earned his bachelor of science degree in management information systems from Kennedy Western University, and his associate's degree in aviation science from the Community College of the Air Force.