Elk Hill stands out from the pack for the long-term commitment of our senior staff – not just to our organization, but to service and leadership in the communities we call home.
Meet Our Executive Team

Ronald Spears
Chief Executive Officer
Ron Spears has been with Elk Hill since 1984. He has served as a Team Leader, Admissions and Aftercare Coordinator, Director of Community Services, Director of Programs, and Chief Operations Officer. Read more

Dr. Laura Easter
Chief Operating Officer
Laura Easter joined Elk Hill in 2007 as the first program director for our Spring Garden group home for girls, and was then promoted to develop and lead the newly created community services program. Read more

Daniel Fitzsimmons
Chief Financial Officer
Dan Fitzsimmons joined the Elk Hill team in 2019. Prior to that, Mr. Fitzsimmons served as a divisional CFO for Alere, a multi-billion dollar Boston-based health care and manufacturing holding company. Read more

Kathleen Lefcourt
Chief Philanthropy Officer
Kathleen Lefcourt joined Elk Hill in April 2021 and brings with her a wealth of experience in nonprofit philanthropy, marketing, and leadership. Read more

Alex Sullivan
Community Liaison
Alex Sullivan has been with Elk Hill since 1980 and knows our programs inside and out. He is actively involved in marketing our services and building strong community outreach and customer service relationships. Read more

Diana Hudgins
Chief Human Resources Officer
Diana Hudgins joined the Elk Hill team in December of 2021. She has extensive experience with Human Resources coupled with a passion for mentoring and developing team members to ensure they achieve professional success. Read more
Board of Trustees
OFFICERS
Mr. William J.G. Barnes
Board Chair
Mr. Nelson Teague, Jr.
Board Vice Chair
Mr. Gerald Hagen
Treasurer
Ms. Stephanie T. Jefferson
Secretary
Mr. Charles E. Bradshaw, III
Immediate Past Board Chair
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Ms. Elizabeth S. Cech
Mr. William T. Clarke
Mr. David P. Corrigan
Dr. Alexandra Dahlgren
Ms. Pamela G. Harris
Mr. William H. Harris, III
Dr. Joseph A. James
Ms. Maxine L. Jones
Mr. John G. Jordan, III
Mr. Michael E. Klein
Ms. Sarah Lane
The Rev. Dr. John E. Miller
Mr. M. Bagley Reid
Mr. Philip Saul
Ms. E. Teller Stalfort
Mr. C. Hunter Stokes
Mr. Henry L. Valentine, III
Mr. W. Charles Waddell, III
Ms. Elisha Contner Wilkins
Mr. R. L. Terrell Williams
Mr. Jeffrey L. Wilt
Mr. Carl Woodson
HONORARY TRUSTEES
Mr. Eugene G. Bowles, Jr.
Mr. Charles G. Cary
Mrs. Isabel S. Correll
Dr. Howard W. Ellis
Mr. Michael E. Harman
Mr. Wallace Stettinius
Mrs. J. Randall Street