Community Living is thrilled to announce that John Ditch has been promoted to Chief Program Officer, effective March 17, 2025!

John’s journey with Community Living began in 1990, when he spotted a job advertisement in the newspaper (old school!) and applied for a Direct Support Staff position in Residential Services. Little did he know, that ad would lead to a 35-year career dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities and shaping the future of our programs.

Throughout the years, John has taken on several key roles, gaining experience across multiple areas of the organization:
✔ Assistant Manager
✔ Residential Manager
✔ Recruiter and Training Coordinator
✔ Desktop Support Specialist
✔ IT Manager
✔ Director of Information Systems
✔ Senior Director of Quality and Information Systems

In his most recent position, John played a crucial role in ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, maintaining the quality of services across all programs, and providing staff training to enhance safety and care. His extensive background makes him the perfect fit for Chief Program Officer, where he will now lead program directors, oversee quality and compliance, and drive program efficiencies and growth.

John is passionate about ensuring that every individual served by Community Living has the opportunity to live life to the fullest. He shared,
“My goal is to work with staff at all levels to ensure that services are provided in a meaningful way so that all individuals served have the opportunity to live their best lives.”

CEO Sheri Wiltse expressed her excitement for John’s promotion: “This position is a perfect fit, and it will position Community Living for growth and continued success in the future. The future is so BRIGHT, and we are all excited to see where the next several years take us!”

Please join us in congratulating John on this incredible achievement! His leadership will undoubtedly shape the future of Community Living.