Combined Community Services Executive Director Stephen Possell has resigned, effective Friday.
“We announce Stephen’s resignation with a mix of sadness and gratitude,” said Abbe Muta, board chair, in a news release issued Thursday. “Since 2010, he has played a critical role in the development and success of the organization, and while we will miss his leadership we wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors.”
Board member Steve Foster said Possell has taken another position and the board has known about his departure for a couple of weeks.
“We’re sorry to see him go. I enjoyed working with him,” Foster said.
Attempts to reach Possell for comment by press time were unsuccessful.
During his time at CCS, Possell was instrumental in obtaining funding for the organization’s new location at 1195 Mariners Drive, Warsaw, the release states. He established new partnerships with local educational institutions, clubs and organizations while maintaining CCS’s existing partnerships in the community. Collaboration with supporters helped CCS move more people out of poverty and into self-sufficiency, according to the release.
Possell joined CCS in 2010.
“CCS continues to be the central clearinghouse for many services in the community, and that will continue with the strong leadership of our staff and board of directors,” Muta said.
Combined Community Services has begun the selection process for a new executive director by forming a search committee comprised of board members and staff. Interested applicants can find additional information at the Combined Community Services website, combinedcommunityservices.org.
Since 1984, Combined Community Services has provided comfort, hope and resources for neighbors in need by bringing local resources together in a single location. CCS works with people in crisis to stabilize their situation and continue on the path toward independence. CCS helps people set and meet sustainable long-term goals through our economic self-sufficiency programs.
For more information, call 574-269-6019 or visit combinedcommunityservices.org.
