There is something to be said for consistency! That is what the Credo Community Center has enjoyed with Jim Scordo as the Executive Director since 1990. Jim joined the Credo Community Center family in March, 1981. After a brief absence to explore other opportunities, Jim returned in August of 1983 as the Director of Credo’s residential program for adolescents, and he has been with the organization ever since.

While working full time at Credo’s adolescent program, Mr. Scordo returned to school to pursue his Masters in Social Work. He graduated from Adelphi University in August, 1988 with his MSW, later to be converted to LMSW. In addition he received his CASAC in 1987.

Over the years Credo has gone through many changes and growth in response to client and community needs. The merge of the Credo Foundation and Community Center of Alcoholism in 2000 was a major accomplishment for the organization. Mr. Scordo and Patricia Hinckley, former Director of the Community Center for Alcoholism, led the way. Since the merge Mr. Scordo has been able to assemble a fine team of 10 management staff with a combined total of over 100 years employment with the Credo Community Center. The management staff has been the backbone of the organization as the agency continues to make improvements while providing quality professional services to our clients.

Boards

• Alcohol Substance Abuse Council 1988 - 1995
• Watertown Family YMCA 1992 - 2001, 2004 - present; Board President 2000 & 2006 - 2008
• North Country Behavioral Healthcare Network 1997 - 2006; Board President 2003 - 2006

Committees:

• Alternatives to Incarceration Committee 1990 - present
• Alcohol Substance Abuse Subcommittee of Jefferson County Community Services Board 1996 - 2003; Chairperson 1999-2000.
• Central New York Alcohol and Drug Providers Association, Chairperson 2001 - 2003 & 2006 - 2008

Community Involvement:

• Italian American Civic Association since 1987, Board Member 2006 - 2008
• Knights of Columbus since 1995