Meet the Team

Our Team

Meet Our Senior Leadership

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Andrew Sewnauth, MBA, MDiv

Chief Executive Officer, CDS Life Transitions
Executive Director, CDS Monarch

Andrew Sewnauth joined CDS Monarch in 2005 when he began his career as a direct support professional and has served in numerous capacities since his start. He is the Executive Director of CDS Monarch, with responsibilities for all day-to-day operations as well as administrative functions. As Chief Executive Officer for CDS Life Transitions, he supports all affiliates through strategic leadership.

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Jeff Polino

Vice President of Advancement

Jeff Polino serves as Vice President of Advancement for the CDS Wolf Foundation, where he leads fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and philanthropic partnerships to advance the mission of CDS Life Transitions and its affiliates. Jeff is passionate about building meaningful relationships with donors and community partners, connecting their philanthropic goals with opportunities to make a difference in the lives of others. He is committed to growing philanthropic support to strengthen programs and expand the impact of CDS Life Transitions.

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Katie Hall

Associate Director of Advancement Events
 
Katie joined CDS as an Events Coordinator in 2023, bringing over twelve years of event direction and restaurant management experience, as well as a commitment to increasing efficiency. In her current role with the CDS Wolf Foundation, she is responsible for directing all major fundraising events and developing key partnerships to advance our strategic goals. Katie earned a Bachelor of Science in English Literature at the State University of New York Brockport.

Our Team

Meet Our Senior Leadership

Andrew Sewnauth Headshot

Andrew Sewnauth, MBA, MDiv

Chief Executive Officer, CDS Life Transitions
Executive Director, CDS Monarch

Andrew Sewnauth joined CDS Monarch in 2005 when he began his career as a direct support professional and has served in numerous capacities since his start. He is the Executive Director of CDS Monarch, with responsibilities for all day-to-day operations as well as administrative functions. As Chief Executive Officer for CDS Life Transitions, he supports all affiliates through strategic leadership.

Jeff Polino Headshot

Jeff Polino

Vice President of Advancement

Jeff Polino serves as Vice President of Advancement for the CDS Wolf Foundation, where he leads fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and philanthropic partnerships to advance the mission of CDS Life Transitions and its affiliates. Jeff is passionate about building meaningful relationships with donors and community partners, connecting their philanthropic goals with opportunities to make a difference in the lives of others. He is committed to growing philanthropic support to strengthen programs and expand the impact of CDS Life Transitions.

Katherine Hall Headshot

Katie Hall

Associate Director of Advancement Events
 
Katie joined CDS as an Events Coordinator in 2023, bringing over twelve years of event direction and restaurant management experience, as well as a commitment to increasing efficiency. In her current role with the CDS Wolf Foundation, she is responsible for directing all major fundraising events and developing key partnerships to advance our strategic goals. Katie earned a Bachelor of Science in English Literature at the State University of New York Brockport.

Our Board Members

Officers

Doug Gosnell — Chair
Mark Wolf — Vice Chair
Mark Shaw — Secretary
Patrick Manuel — Treasurer

Members

Mike McNaughton
Gen. Robert Mixon
Chad Monheim
Andrew Napierala
Yvonne Sewnauth
Mark White
William Woodard