CODI Team
Linda Carney, President & CEO
lcarney@njcodi.org
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As President and Chief Executive Officer, Linda is in charge of all of the day-to-day operations and oversees CODI's Leadership Team.
Karen Gardner, Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
kgardner@njcodi.org
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As Chief financial officer, Karen oversees agency fiscal functions, day-to-day financial operations, and fiscal staff.
Lori Jo Sarfert, Chief Operating Officer (COO)
lsarfert@njcodi.org
As Chief Operating Officer, Lori Jo oversees Risk Management and coordinates activities resulting in enhanced safety and risk reduction. Lori Jo works closely with CODI’s President/CEO to develop and implement risk management policies and procedures and the organization's strategic plan and annual goals. While doing this, she also works with the leadership team to monitor and evaluate daily operations to enhance efficiency and effectiveness while mitigating risk.
Taran Winchester, Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)
twinchester@njcodi.org
As Chief Compliance Officer, Taran ensures adherence to relevant federal, state, and local laws, regulations, funding source requirements, legal standards, ethical practices, and internal policies. She identifies, assesses, and mitigates compliance risks and develops, implements, maintains, and enforces compliance policies and procedures, including monitoring and reporting. Taran also oversees the organization’s technology infrastructure to ensure the IT system supports operational needs.
Leadership
Bruce Sarfert, Vice-President of Organizational Employment Services (OES)
bsarfert@njcodi.org
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As Vice-President of Organizational Employment Services (OES), Bruce performs Pre-Vocational Evaluations, oversees CODI's Outsource Center, Adult Training Services (ATS), and shredding and auto detailing.
Audbrey Massler, Vice-President of Residential Services
amassler@njcodi.org
As Vice-President of Residential Services, Audbrey oversees CODI’s Residential and Community support services programs for individuals with Mental Illness, Development Disabilities, and Substance Use Disorders (SUD).
