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A Message from the CEO

Katrina Cardillo • February 1, 2025
Rich Weisenflue, CEO

As we reflect on the past several months, I am incredibly proud of the achievements, milestones, and unwavering dedication demonstrated by our staff, supporters, and community partners. From celebrating 30 years of impact to raising over $141,000, 2024 has been a year of remarkable progress. 


This newsletter highlights the exceptional contributions of our employees, the success of our recent events, and the exciting expansions in our programs and services. Whether it’s our dedicated Direct Support Professionals, those furthering their training through our Pathways initiative, education, or our recently promoted leaders, the people we support and our staff are at the heart of everything we do. 


None of this would be possible without you—our generous donors, community members, and staff who believe in our mission to empower individuals with disabilities to live independent and fulfilling lives. Your support fuels our work and we are deeply grateful. 


Lastly, after many rewarding years at BFAIR, I will be retiring at the end of March. As this approaches, I am drawn to reflect upon the privilege I’ve been given and BFAIR has been afforded to provide services to members of our community with disabilities.  Undoubtedly, I will miss my interactions with the people we serve which fueled my passion to work in the field of human services.  Through my work at BFAIR, I’ve learned invaluable lessons from the people we serve and our staff providing care — patience, perseverance, trust in others, and the importance of finding joy in everyday moments.  

 

I am confident that the agency’s Senior leadership and management team, Direct Support Professionals and Board of Directors, are committed to a smooth and thoughtful transition. I believe this is an exciting time for the agency, which operates with a deep commitment to service quality, positive organizational culture, community engagement and to our mission to inspire abilities and create limitless possibilities for the people we serve. 

 

Thank you to so many who have contributed in one way or another to the agency’s success.  The memories I’ll carry with me from my rewarding years at BFAIR will always be a source of pride and hold a special place in my heart.


Warm regards, 


Rich Weisenflue 
Chief Executive Officer, BFAIR 

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