About Us

Our Mission

HARCATUS' mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals and families by minimizing the effects of poverty, promoting self-sufficiency and advocating for positive change.

HARCATUS Tri-County C.A.O., Inc., is a non-profit corporation serving low-income individuals and families in Harrison, Carroll, and Tuscarawas Counties. HARCATUS helps reduce the effects of poverty through the variety of programs we offer. We partner with federal, state, and local governments, as well as other groups to develop, manage, and deliver human and social services for the betterment of our communities.


HARCATUS is governed by a tripartite Board consisting of one-third public sector representatives, one-third low-income representatives, and one-third private sector representatives. The tripartite Board is an essential part of ensuring that the programs offered by HARCATUS are informed by representatives of all sectors of the community, especially those with low-income, and are responsive to the needs of the local community. 



Alison Kerns

Executive Director

"I have never been more proud of the work that we do. It is work that matters, that brings hope, that makes a real difference in people's lives, that changes communities for the better. HARCATUS' employees and volunteers have risen to every challenge and have found new and creative ways to ensure that vital services were able to continue."

Board Members

First Name Last Name Sector Office Alternate
Robert Baker Public President Trisha McNutt
Elmer Leeper Private Treasurer
Joel Day, Mayor Public Jami Bailey
Chris Morris Low-Income Lillian Tristano
Helen Leeper Private
Karla Armstrong Low-Income Nelson Freed
Corinna Gromley Public Ronald Nuzzolillo, Jr.
Kathy Stoneman, Attorney Private
Rosemary Weiss Private
Laura (Roxie) Graham Low-Income
Jenna Aukerman Low-Income
Christopher Modranski, Commissioner Public Vice President
Paul Coffland, Commissioner Public
Debra Knight Public
Albert (Andy) Atkins Private
Margaret (Peggy) Messer Low-Income
Bryan Bartimus Low-Income Secretary
Dave Wheeler Private
2024 Regular Board Meeting Schedule

Program Highlights


  • HARCATUS Leadership

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