Allendale Association CEO and leadership

Chris Schrantz brings over 25 years of experience in accounting and finance and has served Allendale since 1996. He directs the Finance and Accounting Services Department for the leading Illinois child welfare agency with 425 employees and an annual budget of $36 million. Chris works closely with program and executive management, and the Board of Trustees, in developing, forecasting, tracking and reporting the agency’s strategic fiscal goals and financial operating results. He also supervises the agency’s food service program and chairs the Dietary and Risk Management committees. Chris serves on various statewide financial committees comprised of representatives from private sector and governmental agencies, as well as on the Illinois Society of Certified Public Accountants Not-for-Profit Organizations Committee.

Connie Borucki is the agency’s COO, and leads the organization’s Department of Human Resources & Support Services. She reports directly to the President/CEO. As a member of the Executive Team since 1997, she oversees the HR strategy including employee development, talent acquisition, inclusion and diversity, policy development, and compensation and benefits. In addition, Connie has administrative responsibility for the Facilities, Information Technology, Health Services and Safety/Risk Management Departments.

Dr. Erick serves as the Chief Clinical Officer for all Allendale departments and programs. He came to Allendale in 1998 and has worked in various direct care, administrative, and clinical positions serving youth and their families utilizing trauma-informed approaches. He co-chairs the Integrated Training Group Committee, chairs the Outcomes Committee, and participates in various other committees and work groups. Dr. Erick also provides direct oversight to the Bradley Counseling Center, including Foster Care Department, Community Support Program, Clinical Training Program and Residential Clinical Services. Outside of Allendale, Dr. Erick teaches graduate level research and assessment courses and serves on Dissertation Committees.