Our Leadership Team
Decades of Combined Expertise
At Wall, our leadership team is dedicated to upholding the agency’s values while strengthening communities by supporting staff, individuals, and families with compassion and respect. Together, they bring decades of experience and a shared commitment to advancing our mission and serving the people we support.
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John Weatherspoon
Chief Executive Officer
John Weatherspoon
LCSW
Chief Executive Officer
John Weatherspoon, LCSW earned his Master of Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Radford University. He has earned certification in Leadership in an Employee-Owned Setting from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy & Practice.
Jack Wall
Founder, Board Chair & Senior Executive
Jack Wall
M. Ed
Founder, Board Chair & Senior Executive
Jack has 40 years of high-level experience in the mental health/intellectual disabilities field, working in creating and operating every manner of residential service. Jack founded the agency in 1995 with Kamala Bauers and both serve as members of the Board of Directors.
Matthew Rosenbaum
Chief Financial Officer
Matthew Rosenbaum
MBA
Chief Financial Officer
Matthew Rosenbaum is the Chief Financial Officer for Wall Residences. He helps oversee the office staff and financial operations of the company. Prior to Wall Residences, he worked in public accounting for several years. He holds a bachelor’s in Accounting, a bachelor’s in Finance, and a master’s in Business Administration. Matthew can be contacted with questions about Billing, Human Resources, Payroll, and other office staff functions.
Amanda Craig
Vice President of Operations - Western Division
Amanda Craig
Vice President of Operations - Western Division
Amanda has a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Radford University. She has experience with community-based services including day support and residential services over the years with various agencies. Amanda has been with the agency and served within the capacity of Program Manager, Regional Program Coordinator and Quality Assurance Coordinator for many years before transitioning into her current role. Amanda is now serving as the Vice President of Operations for the Western Division.
Deanna Rennon
Vice President of Operations - Eastern Division
Deanna Rennon
Vice President of Operations - Eastern Division
Deanna holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Mary Washington. She has several years of experience working as a case manager, coordinating and implementing service plans for children and adults with Mental Health conditions, ASD, and Intellectual Disabilities. She is passionate and a strong advocate. Deanna is now serving as the Vice President of Operations for the Eastern Division.
Heather Cromer
Vice President of Wall Therapeutic Solutions
Heather Cromer
Vice President of Wall Therapeutic Solutions
Heather is a graduate of Radford University, holding her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Special Education. She is a licensed, Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). With over 12 years of experience supporting people with disabilities who experience extensive behavioral support needs. Additionally, she is a Nationally Board-Certified Teacher of Exceptional Needs and holds a certificate of Autism Studies. Heather oversees the Wall Residences Behavior Team across the state and is responsible for the training and supervision of Behavior Specialists and Registered Behavior Technicians. Heather is a member of the Quality Assurance Team, ensuring Therapeutic Consultation services are delivered with best-practice standards. Heather is also available to provide therapeutic consultation services for individuals with significant behavioral support needs in the Roanoke/NRV and SWVA regions.
Sara Wellons
Vice President of Wall Community Options
Sara Wellons
Vice President of Wall Community Options
Sara holds a BA in Sociology and a MA in Human Services. Before joining the Wall Residences team, Sara worked as a Support Coordinator for over seven years at Horizon Behavioral Health in Lynchburg, VA. During that time, Sara provided case management for individuals with intellectual disabilities and those with dual diagnoses. Sara developed a love for working with the Intellectual disability population during that time and is happy to continue serving this population with Wall Residences.
Candice Bowman
Residential Regional Director
Candice Bowman
Residential Regional Director
Candice has a Bachelor of Science degree in Family and Child Development and a minor in Psychology. She has experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities in a variety of settings to include day support, case management and residential service.
Alex Jackson
Admissions Director
Alex Jackson
Admissions Director
Alex is the statewide Director of Admissions for Wall Residences and is available for any admissions related questions. Alex holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology as well as a Master of Education degree in Community Counseling. Alex has experience supporting individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities and mental illness. In addition, Alex has worked as a Case Manager and Case Management supervisor for individuals with developmental disabilities. Additional experience includes client advocacy, crisis intervention, and service plan development.
Connie Littles
IT Director
Connie Littles
IT Director
Connie H. Littles is the Information Technology Director for Wall Residences. Connie provides direct support for the continued development of an innovative, robust, and secure IT environment throughout the organization. Prior to joining Wall Residences, Connie spent 15-plus years in various IT leadership roles and holds a degree in Computer Science. Please connect with Connie and the IT team for all IT support and security needs.
Clay McCoy
Director of Human Resources & Payroll Operations
Clay McCoy
SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Director of Human Resources & Payroll Operations
Clay McCoy is the Director of Human Resources for Wall business lines (including Wall Residences, Wall Connections, Wall Therapeutic Solutions and ABA services). He oversees Human Resources, Payroll operations, and HR strategic planning throughout our growing organization. Clay’s Human Resources management experience includes governmental, non-profit, and employee-owned sectors, with Associate & Bachelor’s degrees in Business Management and advanced Human Resources certifications. In his spare time, he is also involved in adult/eldercare and assisting others in his community. Clay can be contacted with questions about Human Resources, Payroll, ESOP & 401k Administration, Benefits and other Employee-Owner support functions.
Kathryn Moats
Compliance Director
Kathryn Moats
Compliance Director
Kathryn has a master’s degree in Special Education from James Madison University and a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Temple University. She has been licensed as a Clinical Psychologist in the state of VA since 2008. Kathryn has experience as a special education teacher in an elementary school setting. She also worked for four years as a graduate assistant in the Office of Disabilities at Temple University. While living in PA, Kathryn was the Director for a partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient program for individuals with acute and chronic mental illness at a private psychiatric hospital. More recently, she worked as an outpatient clinician in a group practice.
Angela Newman
Residential Regional Director
Angela Newman
Residential Regional Director
Angela Newman brings over 20 years of experience in the field of Developmental Services to her position as Residential Regional Coordinator. Angela started her career as a direct support professional for a group home operated in Pennsylvania, working as a paraprofessional in the school system in North Carolina and as a residential counselor at a Crisis Stabilization Program operated by a Community Services Board in Virginia. Following graduation with a degree in Human Services and a Minor in Special Education, Angela worked as a Group Home Manager for 6 years operated by a Community Services Board before joining Wall Residences. Angela has been with Wall Residences for over 10 years and served within the capacity of Program Manager, Regional Program Coordinator and Quality Assurance Coordinator prior to transitioning into her current role as the Residential Regional Director for the Eastern Division.
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