BFAIR Promotes HR Generalist to Onboarding & Employee Relations Specialist

Katrina Cardillo • February 28, 2024

Feb. 28, 2024 (North Adams, MA) – BFAIR promotes Rebecca Ritcher to Onboarding and Employee Relations Specialist.

Rebecca Ritcher, who began with BFAIR in 2018 as a Direct Support Professional, has dedicated her career to providing quality service and support to the individuals BFAIR serves.

In 2023 Rebecca achieved her aPHR (Associate Professional Human Resource certification through the Human Resource Certification Institute HRCI). As part of her new role, Rebecca will oversee the entire staff onboarding process and align her goals to support the agency’s overall strategic plan.

Michelle Baity, SVP of Human Resources, states, “Rebecca has worked hard to further her career and education within the agency, assuming the role of HR Generalist in 2021; she is truly an asset to the agency.”

In addition, she will help the agency hire talented and qualified team members and continue to support all areas of Human Resources. Rebecca is an integral, dedicated, and talented part of the HR team.

About BFAIR

For the past thirty years, B FAIR has provided Adult Family Care (AFC), Residential, Clinical, Employment and Day Services for adults with developmental disabilities, acquired brain Injury and autism. BFAIR is a proud member agency of the Northern Berkshire United Way and the Williamstown Community Chest.

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BFAIR Names Theresa Denette, MBA, as Chief Operating Officer

By Katrina Cardillo • August 18, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Katrina Cardillo Senior Director of Marketing & PR BFAIR 771 South Church Street North Adams, MA 01247 413.664.9382 kcardillo@bfair.org www.bfair.org BFAIR Names Theresa Denette, MBA, as Chief Operating Officer Tues. Aug. 18, 2026 (North Adams, MA) — BFAIR announced today that Theresa Denette, MBA, has been named the organization's permanent Chief Operating Officer (COO), following her tenure in the role on an interim basis since earlier this year. The appointment reflects Denette's proven leadership and the confidence BFAIR's board and executive team have in her ability to guide the organization's operations going forward. Denette has spent nearly 25 years with BFAIR, steadily advancing from Assistant Program Director to a series of senior leadership roles spanning Day Services, Quality Assurance, Clinical Services, and agency-wide Operations. Throughout her career, she has been a driving force behind program growth, operational quality, and organizational innovation. "Theresa has proven, time and again, that she is the right person for this role," said Randall Kinnas, Chief Executive Officer. "Her deep institutional knowledge, steady leadership, and genuine dedication to the individuals and families we serve have already made a real impact across our organization. I'm confident that with Theresa in this position permanently, BFAIR is exceptionally well-positioned for continued growth and excellence in the years ahead." Denette holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science from Westfield State College, an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University, and a Graduate Certificate in Human Resources from Fitchburg State University. She serves as President of the Board of Directors for the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition and is a member of the McCann Business Technology Advisory Board. She lives in Clarksburg with her husband and children. ###