Cornerstone's Executive and Leadership Team

Eric Spofford, the Chief Executive Officer at Cornerstone's, directs the overarching strategic vision for trauma-informed care initiatives. Overseeing the expansion of youth and family support services, the Chief Executive Officer ensures alignment with the long-term mission of fostering safe communities. This leadership role involves coordinating with the Board to secure resources for family preservation and functional family therapy programs. By driving operational excellence across Kansas and Missouri, Eric Spofford directly impacts the efficacy of community-based interventions. The Chief Executive Officer maintains rigorous standards for service delivery in homes, schools, and community centers. Through consistent focus on trauma-informed methodologies, Spofford strengthens the organizational capacity to provide critical support. Ultimately, the Chief Executive Officer secures the sustainability of programs designed to create lasting positive change for families navigating complex challenges within the regional service network.

Jill Beck, the Chief Financial Officer at Cornerstone's, governs the fiscal health and long-term financial planning for the nonprofit. Overseeing budget development and grant management, the Chief Financial Officer ensures sufficient funding for family preservation and functional family therapy programs. This leadership role involves rigorous analysis of revenue streams and expenditure patterns to maintain operational stability across Kansas and Missouri. By optimizing financial resources, Jill Beck directly supports the expansion of trauma-informed care services in schools and homes. The Chief Financial Officer collaborates with executive leadership to align fiscal strategies with the core mission of creating positive change. Beck manages complex reporting requirements and audit processes to uphold transparency and donor trust. Through disciplined financial stewardship, the Chief Financial Officer enables the organization to sustain its 150-year legacy of providing essential support to children and families in need.

Michael Vietti, the Chief of Staff at Cornerstone's, manages internal communications and cross-departmental workflows to optimize organizational performance. Coordinating daily operations, the Chief of Staff facilitates seamless collaboration between clinical teams and administrative support units. This role involves translating high-level strategic goals into actionable tasks for staff members providing foster care and adoption services. By streamlining internal processes, Michael Vietti enhances the delivery of trauma-informed care across the Kansas and Missouri service regions. The Chief of Staff monitors project timelines and resource allocation to ensure maximum impact in community centers and schools. Vietti bridges the gap between executive leadership and frontline practitioners, fostering a culture of accountability and mission-driven service. Through meticulous oversight of operational logistics, the Chief of Staff supports the broader objective of stabilizing families and promoting healthy community environments throughout the entire organization.

Sarah Scharinger, the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) at Cornerstone's, directs human resources, facility management, and organizational infrastructure. Overseeing the administrative framework, the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) ensures that staff members possess the necessary tools to deliver high-quality foster care and adoption services. This role involves implementing policies that support trauma-informed care environments across Kansas and Missouri. By refining internal systems and compliance protocols, Sarah Scharinger enhances the efficiency of support services provided in community centers and homes. The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) works closely with other executives to integrate administrative functions with clinical goals. Scharinger manages talent acquisition and professional development initiatives to maintain a skilled workforce dedicated to the mission. Through strategic oversight of organizational infrastructure, the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) facilitates the seamless execution of programs that foster safe and healthy communities for families.