Bill Beattie, Chairman

Bill Beattie is the founder and executive chairman of Jericho Partnership. Born in North Philadelphia and raised by his mother there, he was an “at risk” city kid who was mentored by his youth pastor and chemistry teacher, and he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord at age 16.

He is a graduate of Lehigh University, where he majored in metallurgical engineering. He also holds the M.B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh. He worked for Union Carbide in various marketing and management positions until, in 1986, he formed and became chief executive officer of Strategic Minerals Corp., a privately-owned mining and metals company headquartered in Danbury.

In 1996, following a profound personal experience, he sensed a calling to serve God among the at-risk youth of his community. He founded Pathways Danbury, which enlists men from several metro Danbury churches as mentors for at-risk boys (www.pathwaysdanbury.org) Currently, there are 40 boys in the program. Some 80 percent of the boys graduate from high school, and 80 percent of those go on to college.

In 2005, Bill felt called to expand his influence by assisting other Christian agencies serving the Danbury community, and founded the Jericho Partnership.


Carrie Amos, Executive Director

Carrie Amos has served nearly 20 years in the not-for-profit human services sector. A graduate of Manhattanville College in Purchase, N.Y. (B.S., Behavioral Science) and Fordham University (M.S.W.), she was formerly director of community services at Putnam Associated Resource Center in Putnam County, N.Y. She is adjunct faculty at Fordham University’s Graduate School of Social Services, and has extensive experience in management, grant writing and in clinical work with individuals and groups.


Ruth Chuvala, Communications Manager

Ruth Chuvala oversees the communication of the Jericho mission and message. She holds the Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Augustana College in Illinois, and the Master of Arts in Secondary English Education from Western Connecticut State University in Danbury. Prior to her position at Jericho, she taught in Danbury public schools and was director of support services at a local church.


Michael Ronan, Director of Corporate Development

Michael Ronan joined the Jericho staff as director of corporate development and treasurer in August 2008. He is responsible for building Jericho relationships with the greater Danbury community and region and for guiding the Jericho treasury and accounting functions. Michael, a seasoned management consultant with a passion for nonprofits, practiced law for 21 years and is a founding director of Kevin’s Community Center free medical clinic in Newtown, Ct., and Samaritan Health Center in Danbury, a free pediatrics clinic and Jericho ministry partner. Michael holds the Bachelor of Science in marketing from the University of Connecticut School of Business and a Juris Doctor from Pace University School of Law.


Crystal Perkins, Operations Manager


Harry Pugner, Facilities Manager