Hillside today announced the appointment of Nestor Hernandez as Executor Director of the agency’s Western and Southern Tier regions. Hernandez will join Hillside effective Monday, June 14.
Hernandez brings deep credentials in leading mission-driven service organizations, including a nine-year tenure as Associate Vice President at People, Inc.; and executive experience with the Erie Regional Housing Development Corporation and the YMCA of Greater Buffalo’s Delaware Family Branch.
“The people of our Western and Southern Tier regions look to Hillside for a wide range of community-based services that help them build pathways to stronger, successful futures,” said Maria Cristalli, Hillside President and Chief Executive Officer. “Nestor Hernandez brings a wealth of experience that will make him an ideal leader of Hillside’s presence in this part of the state. All of Hillside is delighted that he has agreed to join our team.”
Hillside’s Western Region includes the counties of Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming and Livingston; the Southern Tier Region is comprised of Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany, Steuben, Schuyler and Chemung counties. The agency’s community-based and residential treatment programs in those regions serve thousands of children, adults and families every year.
Hernandez is a recipient of Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Buffalo State College, and has earned Six Sigma Black Belt and Lean Professional certifications at University at Buffalo. He lives in Orchard Park, NY.