About Progress Resources Inc

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 Barbara Mooney has been a dedicated member of the Community Action Network since 1986, serving in various capacities over the years. She is currently the Director of the Association of Nationally Certified ROMA Trainers and Implementers (ANCRT), where she oversees the training and certification program for ROMA Professionals. Dr. Mooney also serves as a consultant to the National Community Action Partnership, the National Association for State Community Service Programs, and the Region 3 Performance and Innovation Consortium. In addition to her leadership role, she provides extensive training and technical assistance to local agencies, state associations, and state offices, supporting their efforts to enhance program effectiveness and community impact.

 Frederick Richmond is the Founder and President of The Center for Applied Management Practices (CAMP). He was formally trained and worked as a hospital administrator and served four years as an officer in the U.S. Public Health Service followed by a ten year appointment as the Director of Research, Evaluation and Analysis for the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare/Department of Human Services. Following state service, he became the first Director of Operations and Research for Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children and later Acting Executive Director where he was Pennsylvania’s first Kids Count Director and part of the team that created the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) which became the model for the current national program. In partnership with the Community Action Association of Pennsylvania, Fred co-founded the Virtual Outcomes College, the first results-based training program for all the CAAs in Pennsylvania and with funding from the Office of Community Services (OCS), the Virtual Outcomes College expanded and became the National ROMA Peer-to-Peer Training Program.

 For 37 years, James Stark served as the CEO of Fayette County Community Action Agency (FCCAA), a comprehensive community development and service provider in Fayette County, one of the more economically challenged counties in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Under his leadership, FCCAA received multiple accolades, including the National Community Action Award for Excellence, based on the Baldridge Quality model, and Best Practice Recognitions from the PA Department of Community and Economic Development, PA Housing Finance Agency, Rural LISC, the United States Department of Agriculture, and the AARP Foundation for innovative service delivery models through the Campus of Service development. 

 John Wilson has over 45 years of experience in community organizing, program development, organization operational administration, and training and group facilitation. His work has encompassed a wide range of anti-poverty programs and involvements in rural, suburban, and urban Pennsylvania settings. He is also recognized for his achievements in social policy and legislative advocacy, making significant contributions to advancing community welfare and equity. 

Dr. PJ Davis is a Nationally Certified Master ROMA Trainer who helps Community Action Agencies as they implement the ROMA Cycle. She provides training, and technical and support assistance to organizations resulting in improved capacity and strengthened business outcomes. Dr. Davis is a Master ROMA Trainer, Implementer, and Advocate. Dr. Davis has written a new curriculum for Entry Level Management (ELM) Training with in-person, virtual, and online classes.