Gateways to Better Living Names Ware CEO

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Gateways to Better Living went through a change in leadership in 2021 that maintains its commitment to serving people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Gail Riess, who led the agency for 25 years, retired in July and was replaced by Karl L. Ware as executive director and CEO. The Gateways board also retained James Linert as chief financial officer and promoted Kristie Rossi to chief operating officer. The agency – which serves Mahoning, Trumbull and C