HOME ABOUT DISMAS » WHAT OTHERS SAY » CAREERS NEWS » PARTNERSHIPS CONTACT You are here: Home / About Dismas / Leadership Executive Leadership Raymond J. Weis President/Chief Executive Officer Mr. Weis has been directly involved in the criminal-justice arena since 1968 and he is internationally sought after for his opinions and observations on residential re-entry centers and associated issues. He has served on numerous boards and commissions and holds a bachelor’s degree from Bellarmine University and a master’s degree from the University of Louisville’s Kent School of Social Work. Jan M. Kempf Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Ms. Kempf also has been with Dismas since 1984. She has served in the social-service area of the criminal-justice system for more than 30 years and she holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Louisville. She is a master’s candidate in Management at Webster University. Ms. Kempf also studied communicative disorders at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. Chuck Ferraro Senior Vice President, Corporate Services Chuck joined Dismas in August, 2015, and is responsible for management oversight of Information Technology, Finance and Human Resources. He holds a B.S. in Accounting and an M.S. in Finance, both from the University of Baltimore. He is an active participant in the development and execution of Dismas’ ongoing strategy. He has 20 years of experience in corporate executive level positions, including Chief Information Officer and general business strategy development and execution. Executive Leadership Staff At the completion of a Dismas Charities national leadership conference, Dismas Charities Executive Leadership Staff gathers on the lawn at the national headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky. Comprised of men and women of exceptional professional credentials and experience, members of our staff dedicate themselves to living the highest expression of the values and beliefs of Dismas Charities. Fast Facts Centers of Service Programs and Services Leadership Values and Beliefs HistoryMissionPREA LATEST NEWS Dismas Charities, The Community With Immunity! To recognize staff who made the commitment to fully vaccinate for the purpose of creating a Community with Immunity, Dismas Charities President CEO Raymond J. Weis announced a lottery worth a total of $9,000. On July 5th, Weis pulled the names of three actively employed members of Dismas Charities who have been fully vaccinated. Hattiesburg […] Please Remember Those Who Gave All Memorial Day, formerly Decoration Day, honors those who have died in the nation’s wars. It originated in the American Civil War when citizens placed flowers on the graves of those who had been killed in battle. Since 1868 Memorial Day has recognized those who worked to keep this country free by “decorating the graves of […] From the Dismas Charities Family To Yours, Happy Easter! DISMAS IS DRIVEN BY ITS VALUES & BELIEFS ACCOUNTABILITY DIVERSITY HEALING INTEGRITY RESPECT STEWARDSHIP