About Us

For over forty years JCEO has been providing comprehensive services to the low income community in Clinton County.  As one of 58 Community Action Agencies in the state of New York, JCEO continues to promote and implement an environment in which consumers take an active role in their pursuit of self-sufficiency. 

At JCEO, 96% of the consumers who utilize the Community Action Agency’s services are temporarily in need and are not on any form of public assistance.  They are the working poor, the elderly, and the severely sick.  They are widows, orphans and sometimes simply the unlucky who have landed suddenly in crisis.  At times like these, it is a relief to know there is help available.  JCEO is ready to assist you today.

Our Mission Statement:

JCEO is dedicated to providing resources and services that enhance people’s dignity and self-reliance.

Jacqueline Skiff, Interim Executive Director

Jacqueline Skiff has recently taken the helm as JCEO's Interim Executive Director. She has been employed with JCEO  since January 1990 and has directed the Head Start progam for nearly two decades.  Jacqueline is committed to maintaining the quality services that JCEO currently provides to our community.  E-mail Jacqueline Skiff at skiffj@jceo.org.

"Gordon Hazel's vision has brought the agency to where it is today. He has made a difference in a lot of people's lives and the leadership he has imparted on the staff at JCEO will continue to guide us. As the Interim Executive Director, I am honored to carry on Gordon's fine work." - Jackie 

Bruce Garcia, Deputy Director

Bruce Garcia joined the Management Team at JCEO in 1996 after spending 18 years with the Committee for Economic Improvement in Essex County.  In 2003, Bruce met the requirements established by the Community Action Partnership in Washington D.C. for designation as a Certified Community Action Professional.  He is currently the Deputy Director at JCEO. E-mail Bruce Garcia: garciabe@jceo.org.

 “I feel extremely fortunate to have had the opportunity to spend most of my adult life working in Community Action. The time I have spent at JCEO has been the most exciting, challenging and rewarding of my career.” - Bruce

Tina Sprouse, JCEO’s Chief Financial Officer, is the newest addition to the administrative team. Prior to her role at JCEO, Tina spent the last five years working in public accounting. With two and a half years at Ernst & Young, LLP as a Senior Tax Accountant in the national practice specializing in Withholding and Information Reporting and the same with KPMG, LLP, Tina brings to JCEO a diverse background of experience which includes experience in banking, quality assurance, and health care. 

“I returned to Plattsburgh to be near my family. After traveling and living throughout the country Plattsburgh is the only place I truly feel connected to and call home. I love the people not only here at JCEO, but who make up our entire community. I think the friendliest people in our country are right here in northern NY.” - Tina

Amy Kretser, Development Director

As Development Director, Amy Kretser has spent the last four years building the JCEO Foundation and assisting with program development.   Prior to her role at JCEO, Amy worked in Michigan as a mental health clinician advocating for mentally ill adults. E-mail Amy Kretser: jordan@jceo.org.

“I look forward to every event JCEO holds because it gives us the chance to see how widely the agency is supported . The community respects JCEO and it feels great to work for such a good cause.” - Amy

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News Highlights

10/6/2008 - Jacquelin Skiff Named Interim Executive Director - more

10/3/2008 - Hazel Passes JCEO Baton - more

8/22/2008 - Golf Ball Drop Winners - more

8/8/2008 - Golf Ball Drop Delayed - more

6/25/2008 - Golf Ball Drop - more

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