Allied Services
The health system announced the internal promotion of 13 employees to advanced roles across its behavioral health division and vocational services division. Allied said these team members have demonstrated exceptional dedication to the people they serve, and their leadership will help strengthen programs, expand services and support continued growth throughout the organization.
Jim Brogna, Allied Services (SUBMITTED)
Jeff Snyder, Allied Services (SUBMITTED)
William Lezinski, Allied Services (SUBMITTED)
Margy Fiscus, Allied Services (SUBMITTED)
Brian Petry, Allied Services (SUBMITTED)
Erin Yesalavage, Allied Services (SUBMITTED)
Stacey Biduck, Allied Services (SUBMITTED)
Kelly Martin-Johnson, Allied Services (SUBMITTED)
Robert Romagnolo, Allied Services (SUBMITTED)
Lynn Giacomi, Allied Services (SUBMITTED)
Jamie Mackey, Allied Services (SUBMITTED)
Kate Cunningham, Allied Services (SUBMITTED)
Amy Mills, Allied Services (SUBMITTED)
After 26 years leading the marketing, communications and development efforts, Jim Brogna assumed leadership responsibility for behavioral, developmental, vocational services and waiver coordination programs. Through legislative advocacy and partnership development, Brogna will provide support and guidance for the leadership teams and colleagues who provide high-quality residential care for intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health services, vocational training and day programs, as well as support for thousands who rely on Allied experience and expertise for support through these human services programs and for those whose goal is to strive for greatest possible independence.
Jeff Snyder has been appointed to assistant vice president of community services at Allied Services Integrated Health System. With two decades of experience at the organization, he has held several leadership roles throughout his tenure. The community services division encompasses developmental services, vocational services, behavioral health services, waiver coordination, and Burnley Employment and Rehabilitation Services, collectively serving over 1,000 individuals across Northeast Pennsylvania.
William Lezinski started his career at Allied in 2020 as the director of accounting for the vocational division. In his current role as assistant vice president of community services, Lezinski oversees financial matters for vocational services, behavioral health, ICF and the Burnley Workshop. Intermediate care facilities are supported by both federal and state funds and are specifically designed to furnish health and rehabilitative services to people with intellectual disabilities or related conditions. He also manages Allied’s extensive real estate portfolio.
Margy Fiscus has dedicated over 44 years working with people with intellectual and physical disabilities. Throughout her career at Allied, she has held various positions — her most recent as director of the vocational services division, which includes the adult day program, the vocational work program and the community-supported employment program. In her new role as executive director, she will now oversee both the Scranton programs along with the Stroudsburg Vocational Program. She was also a recipient of the 2019 Charles Luger Memorial Award in recognition for compassion, dedication, expanding opportunities and removing barriers for individuals with disabilities.
Brian Petry started with Allied in 2012 as the director of custodial and landscaping services. Now executive director, Petry will be responsible for the overall administrative operations for the custodial and landscaping departments. Main duties within this role include ensuring quality control indicators and customer service standards are being successfully achieved.
Erin Yesalavage started her career at Allied in 2013. Yesalavage’s career began as a program specialist within the vocational services division that included the work program and custodian program for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities. Yesalavage also was promoted to clinic coordinator, and her most recent role was that of assistant director of the vocational services work program. In her new role, Yesalavage will oversee the vocational work program, adult day program and supported employment program. Yesalavage also received the Advocates Honor Award from LS/BH/ID for her dedication, leadership and exemplary work with individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Stacey Biduck, the new director of custodial landscaping and photo licensing, started her journey with Allied in 2014 in the vocational services division. In her new role, she oversees compliance across all government contracts and serves as the primary contact for federal customers.
Kelly Martin-Johnson began her distinguished career in 1985 as a certified recreation therapist at the John Heinz Institute. She was promoted to director of recreation therapy in 1989, making significant contributions to the field. In 2018, Martin-Johnson transitioned into developmental services as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP), further expanding her expertise. Most recently, in late 2025, she was promoted to director of developmental services, where she continues to provide exceptional leadership and oversight of all residential programs, serving 100 individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Robert Romagnolo started his career with Allied in 2014 as an intern in the day program. Now the director of operations at Burnley Employment & Rehabilitation Services, he and his team provide an inclusive and productive environment for intellectually disabled individuals to develop vocational and social skills so they can be successful in their everyday lives. In addition, Romagnolo manages the community participation supports program component, which includes planning and approving community outings that provide volunteer, educational and recreational opportunities while ensuring participant safety and appropriate documentation.
Lynn Giacomi commenced her career with Allied in 1990, initially serving as a work activities supervisor before transitioning into nursing. During this time, she successfully completed her LPN and RN education. Throughout her career, she has held various roles, including CNA, charge nurse, nursing supervisor and unit manager, acquiring extensive experience across multiple shifts and settings. Since 2002, Giacomi has held a senior leadership position as health services manager, demonstrating her long-term commitment and sustained leadership within the organization. In late 2025, she was promoted to director of nursing for developmental services.
Jamie Mackey began their career in 2005 as a resident assistant at Lynett Village and was swiftly promoted to night shift supervisor within two years. In 2015, they advanced to the position of program specialist, providing support to both Lynett Village and WWSR Dorm. In early 2020, Mackey transitioned into the role of unit manager for these programs. In late 2025, they were promoted to residential services manager, a testament to their continued leadership development and long-term commitment to serving residential programs for 75 individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Kate Cunningham commenced her career at Allied in 1995, working at the Skilled Nursing Facility. In 2000, she transitioned to the developmental services division as a night shift staff nurse. In 2009, Cunningham was promoted to the position of charge nurse, overseeing the WWSR and LV homes in Scranton. In late 2025, she was elevated to the role of health services manager for the developmental services residential programs, where she now manages the care of 75 individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Now serving as project manager, Amy Mills started with Allied in 2010 as an executive assistant to then Vice President Bob Ames. In her new role, Mills will manage the Newman Building at Stauffer, as well as overseeing the work projects for the vocational workshop. She will also be the main contact person for the real estate division.