Leadership

Greg Peters, LCSW

PRESIDENT and CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Greg Peters has served as president and CEO since January 1, 2000. Greg started his career at UMFS as a treatment foster care coordinator. He served as the Tidewater regional center director, associate executive director, and chief operating officer. Greg is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 30 years of experience working with high-risk children and families.

He received a bachelor’s degree from Bridgewater College and a master’s degree in social work from Virginia Commonwealth University. Greg has continued learning through courses at the University of North Carolina, Harvard University and the College of William and Mary. He is a 2000 graduate of Leadership Metro Richmond.

As a child advocate and community leader, he has served as president of two of the major child care associations in Virginia. Greg was appointed by Governor Mark Warner to serve on the state executive council for the Comprehensive Services Act for At-Risk Youth. He is active on a local, state and national level in developing and implementing creative partnerships to address gaps in the human service system.

Nancy Toscano, PhD

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Nancy Toscano received her bachelor’s degree in social work from Siena College and her master’s in social work from New York University. She is a licensed clinical social worker and a graduate of VA-LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities) from the Medical College of Virginia. Nancy received a PhD in Public Policy and Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University, with a concentration in nonprofit leadership. She has several years of nonprofit experience in the United States, England and Malaysia working with high-risk children and families in a variety of roles. She has also been an adjunct faculty member in the School of Social Work at VCU since 2007. Nancy’s experience, interest and focus is on organizational behavior and culture, metrics analysis and strategic thinking. She has training in Innovation Engineering and the Gazelle’s method of strategic execution.

Laurie Dever

VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES

Laurie Dever joined UMFS in 2015 after serving as vice president of human resources and leadership development for YMCA of Greater Richmond. She brings a unique mix of education, counseling and more than 20 years of human resources experience in nonprofit and for-profit companies.

Laurie has a bachelor of science and master’s degree in education from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She has a post-masters certificate in advanced professional counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University and is a licensed professional counselor in Virginia. She is a board certified professional counselor and holds a professional human resources certification through Society of Human Resources Management.

Gary Duncan

CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Gary Duncan joined UMFS in March 2011. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia and has more than 26 years of experience fundraising for nonprofit programs, with specialization in major and planned gift giving. As the founder of two residential and educational programs for youth, he has extensive expertise in working with children and youth from challenging environments. Gary has provided fund development leadership in various programs including the National Park Foundation, ChildFund International, iBex Technologies, the Alliance for Children and Families and Community Attention Homes.

Matt Lisagor

CHIEF FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Matt Lisagor received his bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in accounting from Old Dominion University in 1991 and became a Certified Public Accountant in September 2000. Matt has more than 15 years of financial experience, 12 in a healthcare and human service setting. Matt has held financial positions in private, public and non-profit organizations. Prior to joining the UMFS team, Matt was the vice president of finance, hospital operations, for a large behavioral healthcare company in the Richmond area.

Wade Puryear

VICE PRESIDENT OF EDUCATION, CHARTERHOUSE SCHOOLS

Wade Puryear earned a master’s degree in special education from Old Dominion University, a master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University and a post-graduate degree in educational leadership from Virginia Commonwealth University. He holds a Virginia postgraduate professional teaching license with endorsements in administration and supervision, English, ED, K-12, and specific learning disabilities K-12. He supports and directs all Charterhouse School programs in Richmond and Edinburg.

Since 2001, Wade has held increasingly responsible positions in private day and residential school leadership and operations in various nonprofit organizations. Wade has a passion for giving students with special needs opportunities for vocational training and other life skills that will help them become productive and contributing members of their communities. Wade is enrolled in VCU’s post-graduate certificate program for professional counseling and is pursuing his credentials as a licensed professional counselor.

Adalay Wilson, LCSW

VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES

Adalay joined UMFS in 1989 and has more than 35 years of experience developing and directing successful programs and initiatives in the nonprofit and public sectors. She provides leadership, strategic direction and vision for statewide community-based services and grant programs. Other leadership positions she has held include Associate Vice President of Programs, Adoption Director, Regional Center Director and Treatment Foster Care Supervisor. Adalay has a passion for supporting the strengths of children and families through services that promote prevention, preservation, reunification, and Kinship Care. She has extensive experience in program management, budgeting, child protection, child welfare, mental health, counseling, grant administration, collaborative partnerships and community relations.

Adalay holds a Bachelor of Social Work from Virginia State University, a Master of Social Work from Norfolk State University, and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Adalay previously served as the President of the Virginia Association of Licensed Child Placing Agencies and currently serves as a member of the Chesterfield Community Policy and Management Team, Child Welfare Advisory Committee and the Three Branch Appropriate Foster Care Placement and Prevention Services workgroups.