Jay Hayston Named President/CEO of the Cedarcrest Center
The Cedarcrest Center Board of Trustees announced Jay Hayston, LP.D, MBA as its new President/CEO. Hayston is an experienced leader in residential and day programming...
The Cedarcrest Center Board of Trustees announced Jay Hayston, LP.D, MBA as its new President/CEO. Hayston is an experienced leader in residential and day programming and community support for children and adults with intellectual and developmental differences. He has expertise in strategic planning and execution as well as operational and financial leadership achievements. Hayston is a CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) International Program Surveyor. He is an adjunct faculty member at Northeastern University where he teaches courses in the Doctor of Law & Policy program.
“Jay’s compassion and connection with the staff and children was obvious during his onsite interviews, states Board Chair, Kathryn Willbarger. “His passion to support the children and Cedarcrest’s mission was evident to all who met with him. Jay has a curious mindset, is a lifelong learner and is very committed to growing personally and professionally in this new role.”
Upon accepting the role, Jay Hayston shared, “It is a rare and special opportunity to help guide an organization like Cedarcrest into its next chapter, following a long record of stability and success under Cathy Gray. I am thrilled to work with Cedarcrest’s exceptional children, staff, families, and friends, and to serve as its new President & CEO.”
WittKieffer’s Julie Rosen and John Fazekas led this search.