Leadership Team

Timothy Marini, Chairman of the Board

Timm Marini is the current Chairman of the Board and has been an active Board member since 2003.  Over the past 9 years, Timm has been a dedicated volunteer serving on key sub-committees including Executive, Development, Finance and Co-Chaired HRU’s annual fundraising campaign. Timm’s leadership, knowledge, skills, compassion and commitment to HRU and the people we serve have been invaluable in helping us to fulfill our mission. 
 
Timm is the President and Principal of FieldEddy Insurance and has over two decades of insurance industry experience. The FieldEddy Insurance Network, headquartered in East Longmeadow, is the largest independent insurance agency in western Massachusetts and one of the top ten in the state. 
 
Timm is a graduate of Plymouth State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration.  He holds a certificate from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers Executive Leadership Program.
 
In addition to volunteering his time with HRU, Timm has served as past Chairman of the Town of Hampden Advisory Council, Hanover Insurance Advisory Council, Peerless Insurance Advisory Council, Preferred Insurance Advisory Council, Health New England Presidents Club, Board Directors, Ludlow Boys and Girls Club, Ludlow, Springfield Museums Corporator MA and as an Executive on IISI Captive Insurance Board.
 

Donald Kozera, President/CEO

Donald Kozera is responsible for the operations and growth of Human Resources Unlimited (HRU) while leading the agency to achieve its vision. In cooperation with the Board of Directors, Mr. Kozera creates processes which set HRU’s strategic direction. He also establishes the standards and goals for each department to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and effectively. He is continuously assuring that member services are in line with the agency’s mission and that they are of the highest quality.

Prior to his position at HRU, Mr. Kozera served as the Fiscal Director for Carval Enterprises, the Business Manager of the Community Council of Greater Springfield, and a Program Manager for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He received a Bachelor’s Degree from Keene State College and a Master’s Degree from American International College.

Mr. Kozera serves on both the Board of Directors and the Member Benefits Committee for the Mass Council of Human Service Providers. He has been the recipient of the Pioneer Valley Business Excellence award and the Not for Profit Employer of the Year award. 

Margaret Jordan, Director of Mental Health Services

Margaret Jordan oversees the mental heath division of HRU including the four clubhouse model programs in Springfield, Westfield, Florence, and Southbridge. She ensures that all services operate within contract guidelines and provide the highest quality employment and rehabilitation services to program members. Ms. Jordan is the primary contact for the Department of Mental Health, HUD, and all funders. She attends regional meetings and participates in task forces to reinforce principals of rehabilitation and recovery in community mental health services.

In 1988, Ms. Jordan was hired by HRU to serve as the Manager of Forum House in Westfield. She served in that capacity until 1992 when she began her current position. Before HRU, she was the Director of Westfield Enterprises. She received a Bachelor’s Degree from Ithaca College.

Ms. Jordan is a Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP) through USPRA. She is a member of the Board of Directors of the Friends of Hampshire County Homeless Individuals and volunteers for other local charities.

Margaret Jordan is a surveyor for CARF (The Accreditation Commission) in their Employment and Community Services Division; she serves as a member of the Board of Directors and is past president of MassPRA – the Massachusetts Chapter of the United States Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association.

Patricia Attanasio, Director of MR Services

Patricia Attanasio oversees the services and operations of the Mental Retardation Department, in addition to its planning and expansion. She directs the mental retardation management team, resulting in high quality programs and growth of services in line with the HRU mission.

Ms. Attanasio was a Case Manager for the Center for Humanistic Change before joining HRU. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Salem State College and a Master’s Degree from American International College.

Ms. Attanasio is the Director of Ready, Set, Hire; a member of Western Mass Service Providers; and a member of ADDP (Association of Developmental Disabled Providers). She is also the President of the Holy Cross PTO and the St. Catherine’s Pool Association. In 2006 she was recognized for her outstanding work with the Asian Family Project of Management Consulting Services (MCS).

Kathleen Plante, Director of Development

Kathleen Plante, HRU’s first director of development, is taking the human service agency from a mostly contract funded organization to one which reaches out and engages our community – demonstrating the benefits of embracing people of all abilities in business and civic life. Kathleen is responsible for marketing the agency, growing its donors and event sponsors, creating community partnerships, as well as writing and managing grant opportunities.

Prior to joining HRU, Ms. Plante’s career was varied, both in industry and geographically. Having grown up in western MA, she began her career with American Airlines, serving in numerous customer service and technology management rolls throughout the U.S. and Europe. After returning to the Pioneer Valley 10 years ago, she worked for the Carriage House at the Barney Estate as their marketing director, then joined the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield, first as events manager, then as the sales and marketing director, and eventually co founded the Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield.  After spending time recreating Holyoke Catholic High School’s advancement department; Ms. Plante moved to HRU, where she had long been committed to sharing their mission as a volunteer.

Ms. Plante is currently a board member of the World Affairs Council of Western Massachusetts and Link to Libraries. She is the 2011 YPS ‘Excellence in Leadership’ Award winner, was named one of  Massachusetts’ 2011 Unsung Heroines, and is a prior recipient of BusinessWest’s Difference Makers award. Ms. Plante and her 15 year old son, Kieran, have proudly called the Forest Park neighborhood of Springfield their home for 10 years.