GREENFIELD , NH — Jonathan Eriquezzo of Merrimack , NH has been named executive director of Crotched Mountain Residential Services (CMRS), a non-profit organization that has been providing residential and day programs for adults with developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries throughout southern New Hampshire and northeastern Massachusetts since 1984. In his role, he will be responsible for directing operations based at the administrative offices in both Greenfield and Derry , NH .

Mr. Eriquezzo joined Crotched Mountain in October, 2001 serving as the rehabilitation center's residential director. Born and raised in Norwalk, CT, he earned his bachelor's degree in Human Services and his master's degree in Organizational Management and Leadership from Springfield College, and has over 25 years experience working in the field of developmental disabilities. He has held similar positions at LifeStream, Inc., in New Bedford , MA ; Developmental Services of Strafford County in Dover ; and The Plus Company, Inc., in Nashua . He has also served as a mental illness management case worker for the Area Agency for Developmental Services of Greater Nashua, and worked as a residential coordinator for the Society to Advance the Retarded and Handicapped in Norwalk, CT.

"Jon is excited to begin his expanded role and is an asset to our organization," states Crotched Mountain president and CEO, Donald L. Shumway. "He is a valued member of our leadership team."

Crotched Mountain is a charitable organization employing more than 900 people. Its mission is to serve individuals with disabilities and their families, embracing personal choice and development, and building communities of mutual support. Crotched Mountain provides specialized education, rehabilitation, community, and residential support services for more than 2,000 consumers, including individuals with disabilities and the elderly, living in New England and New York . For more information about Crotched Mountain please visit the Residential Services section of their web site: www.crotchedmountain.org.

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