Br. Francis Boylan, csc, Executive Director
Email: fboylan@hccsnet.org

Br. Francis has served as Executive Director/President of Holy Cross Children's Services for more than 40 years. He is a member of the Congregation of Holy Cross, holds a Bachelors of Science from St. Edward's University and a Masters of Social Work from University of Michigan. He holds a Clinical and Macro license through the State of Michigan Department of Community Health Board of Social Work. Br. Francis is a member of the Knights of Columbus, Legatus (national organization of Catholic executives) and the Equestrian Order of Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. He has received many awards in response to his efforts on behalf of children and families.

 

Paul Neitman, Program Operations Director
Email: pneitman@hccsnet.org

Paul Neitman has been with Holy Cross Children's Services for more than 35 years. Paul has supported the agency in various program management and clinical roles leading up to his current position. In addtion to his responsibilities at HCCS, he serves as the Executive Director for Catholic Charties of Monroe County, and on a number of community boards including Samaritan Center, Y.O.E., Joy Prep Academy, Michigan Federation for Children and Familes and the Journal of Residential Care Editorial Board. He has a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from Miami University (Ohio) and a Masters of Social Work from the University of Michigan. Paul holds a Clinical and Macro license through the State of Michigan Department of Community Health Board of Social Work.

 

Sharon Berkobien, North Regional Director
Email: sberkobien@hccsnet.org

Sharon Berkobien has been with Holy Cross Children's Services more than 18 years, and has been a member of the HCCS Senior Leadership Team since 2007. Sharon holds a Bachelor of Social Work degree from Saginaw Valley State University and a Master of Social Work Degree from Michigan State University. She holds a Clinical and Macro license through the State of Michigan Department of Community Health Board of Social Work and is a Certified Advanced Addictions Counselor.

 

Valerie Duffin, Detroit Regional Director
Email: vduffin@hccsnet.org

Valerie Duffin has been with Holy Cross Children's Services since 1988, holding a variety of clinical and management positions. Valerie has a Bachelors of Social Work degree from Jackson State University and a Masters of Social Work from the University of Michigan. She holds a Clinical and Macro license through the State of Michigan Department of Community Health Board of Social Work.

 

Melvin Whitlow , Clinton Regional Director
Email: mwhitlow@hccsnet.org

Melvin Whitlow joined Holy Cross Children's Services in October of 2011. Mr. Whitlow has a long and distinguished history of managing various detention and residential treatment facilities. Melvin also has a solid background in social work which he utilized for the State of Michigan in recent years. Melvin's educational background includes graduation from the University of Detroit Mercy with a degree in social work. His great passion is to serve the students in his charge with a high degree of professionalism while aiding the youth in developing their skills and abilities to the highest degree possible. Melvin is a member of NJDA, MJDA and also serves as Detention Center Practices and Procedures Advisor to Incarceratedyouthministries.org, Inc.

 

John Meszaros, Admissions Director
Email: jmeszaros@hccsnet.org

John Meszaros has been with HCCS since 1982.  During his tenure, he held a number of diverse positions and is currently the Admissions Director.  John has been a member of the HCCS Senior Leadership Team since 2007.   John is a member of the Wayne County Department of Human Services - Case Assessment Committee, Juvenile Justice Association of Michigan (JJAM) and a member of the Juvenile Officers Association (JOA). He serves as a member of the For the Seventh Generation board, a non-profit organization which provides non-law related services to all wards of the Wayne County court.  John received his Master Degree in Social Work from Eastern Michigan University, a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice/Psychology from Siena Height College, and School Social Worker certification from the University of Michigan.