MERIDIAN SERVICES Moliterno selected as new CEO

YOUNGSTOWN -- The Meridian Services Inc. Board of Directors announced the selection of Lawrence J. Moliterno as chief executive officer.
He succeeds Martin K. Gaudiose, who, after 27 years, accepted a position with the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services in Columbus.
Moliterno has 2O years of both for-profit and nonprofit leadership and management experience. Most recently, Moliterno served the Youngstown/Mahoning Valley United Way as director of planning and ccommunity investment. Before his position with the United Way, Moliterno served as the executive director of Catholic Charities Regional Agency.
Moliterno holds a master's degree in business administration from Youngstown State University where he also serves as a part-time instructor in nonprofit leadership. Moliterno is a member of the Youngstown Rotary and has served on numerous community and advisory boards.
Meridian Services Inc. is a private, nonprofit organization on Meridian Road. It provides a variety of health and social wellness programs to individuals of all ages. Services range from chemical dependency and mental health treatment to housing for the homeless and primary health care.