Margaret Farman

UCP of the North Bay Executive Director

Margaret Farman has served as Executive Director of United Cerebral Palsy of the North Bay since November 2006.  Her career in the field of developmental disabilities has spanned 31 years – developing social enterprise, education, recreation, housing, and supported living services.  She has also served on numerous community advisory boards – advocating for the rights of people with developmental disabilities and coordinating services with state and local agencies. 

Under her leadership, UCP of the North Bay has grown to an annual budget of 5.3 million for FY 2010-11 having experienced rapid growth with the development of Cypress School, WineBev Services, Gone for Good, and Recreation Services.  Cypress School serves students ages 5-22 with autism and other developmental disabilities. WineBev Services and Gone for Good employ adults with cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities – paying them market rate wages that help to create economic self-sufficiency. 

In 2009, UCP of the North Bay received the prestigious “No Limits Award” from the UCP National Office recognizing WineBev Services as a model employment program.  In 2010, Katie Lightfoot, UCP of the North Bay Volunteer, received the Outstanding Youth Award from the UCP National Office recognizing her work with children with cerebral palsy.  In 2011, UCP of the  North Bay received the John Ritter Legacy Award at the UCP National Conference in New Orleans.  This award was presented to UCP of the North Bay for their website, Facebook page, and $1,000 Donor Club packet program, which includes DVDs, newsletters and brochures.  These marketing materials are used to raise funds for their programs, with particular focus on their recreation activities for children and adults with disabilities. They’re also used to raise awareness of UCP and create a positive impression of the organization and its work; and finally, to build a strong community of current and future supporters.  UCP of the North Bay has created programs which exemplify successful methods to further advocacy and reach fundraising goals.

UCP of the North Bay currently employs 100 full-time, part-time, and seasonal staff serving over 400 children and adults with disabilities.

We invite you to contact Margaret by or phone at (707) 766-9990, Ext 102 to learn more about United Cerebral Palsy of the North Bay.

Mike LIsenko

WineBev Services President of Business Operations

Mike is uniquely qualified to direct the operations of WineBev Services, our social enterprise that provides employment opportunities for adults with disabilities in the wine industry.  With 14 years of years of experience as the General Manager of a production company employing adults with disabilities, Mike is now fully able to realize the vision that we all share of providing minimum wage rather than piece rate employment in an integrated business setting.  His expertise in sales and production combine with his desire to see employees of all abilities achieve successful careers in the wine industry.

Mike has directed educational activities for adults with disabilities at Clausen House.  He has also received training from NISH, the national agency that creates employment opportunities for people with disabilities that was co-founded by United Cerebral Palsy. “By offering real wages, social opportunities, and the pride of being an employee of WineBev Services; we are raising the bar for everyone employing adults with disabilities.”  Under his direction, WineBev Services has grown from a start-up company to an annual budget of 1.9 million for FY 2009-10.

Please  Mike or call him at (707) 603-0010, Ext 104 for assistance.

Ron Hamilton

UCP of the North Bay Chief of Operations

M.S., Recreation Administration.  Chief of Operations since March 2007.  His career in developmental disabilities has spanned 31 years – developing recreation, adult day, and residential services.  He was the Program Director for 16 years at Recreation Center for the Handicapped, the non-profit organization that began the recreation movement for children and adults with disabilities in 1952.  He has also taught at San Francisco State University and served as the Chair of the San Francisco Developmental Disabilities Council and as the Therapeutic Recreation Representative, District III Board, of the California Parks and Recreation Society.

Please contact Ron by or phone at 707-766-9990 Ext 103 for assistance.

Ludy Argouarch

UCP of the North Bay Chief Financial Officer

B.A., Business Administration.  Chief Financial Officer since August 2007.  Her career in developmental disabilities has spanned 28 years – providing financial management for non-profit organizations serving children and adults.  She directs our financial planning, human resources, and accounting practices, as well as our relationship with lending institutions and the financial community.  She has extensive experience with reporting financial outcomes of projects and she is responsible for the fiscal management of WineBev Services and Gone for Good, both social enterprises of United Cerebral Palsy of the North Bay.

Please Ludy or call her at (707) 766-9990, Ext 104 for assistance.

Jerry Corradi

WineBev Services Program Director

Jerry is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) and has been involved in the field of developmental disabilities for over 20 years.  He served as the Clients’ Rights Advocate for Area Board 4 and as an Individual Program Coordinator at Sonoma Developmental Center for five years before joining United Cerebral Palsy of the North Bay in September 2010.  Jerry has a Masters Degree in Recreation Administration from San Francisco State University and in Counseling Psychology from the University for Humanistic Studies.  Jerry has also been the Associate Executive Director of YMCA Camp Jones Gulch and a Rehabilitation Therapist at the Veterans Home of Yountville.  He is an active member of the American Camping Association, National Council for Therapeutic Recreation, and California Therapeutic Recreation Society.

Please Jerry or call him at (707) 603-0010, Ext 106 for assistance.