Joseph M. Lane, Jr.
President
A member of the CCDS Board of Directors for nearly two decades, Joe has been a licensed psychologist in Georgia since 1984. After earning a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from The University of Georgia, he completed a Clinical Internship at Georgia Regional Hospital in Savannah. Joe completed Post-Doctorate work in Clinical Psychopharmacology from Georgia State University, UGA, and The Medical College of Georgia in 1999. After 31 years as a Professor of Psychology at Armstrong Atlantic State University, he entered into full-time private practice with Coastal Psychology. Joe and his wife Janet are parents to two sons.
A member of the CCDS Board of Directors for nearly two decades, Joe has been a licensed psychologist in Georgia since 1984. After earning a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from The University of Georgia, he completed a Clinical Internship at Georgia Regional Hospital in Savannah. Joe completed Post-Doctorate work in Clinical Psychopharmacology from Georgia State University, UGA, and The Medical College of Georgia in 1999. After 31 years as a Professor of Psychology at Armstrong Atlantic State University, he entered into full-time private practice with Coastal Psychology. Joe and his wife Janet are parents to two sons.
Ray T. Burke
Vice President
In 2007, Ray joined the CCDS Board of Directors after serving as the first president of the Quantum, Inc. Board of Directors back in July 2005. A Savannah native, Ray has vast knowledge and experience in the production industry and was instrumental in helping Quantum Assembly reorganize to increase productivity. Ray and his wife Paulette are parents to two daughters, and he enjoys hunting and visiting Wasach Mountain, Utah whenever possible.
Anne Newsome
Secretary
Since 1980, Anne Newsome has been an active member of the CCDS Board of Directors and has seen the agency undergo many positive changes. A retired data processor, Anne is very proud of her daughter who has worked in Quantum Assembly for many years. A native of Washington, GA, Ann loves to vacation with her family in Hiawassee, located in the north Georgia mountains.
Since 1980, Anne Newsome has been an active member of the CCDS Board of Directors and has seen the agency undergo many positive changes. A retired data processor, Anne is very proud of her daughter who has worked in Quantum Assembly for many years. A native of Washington, GA, Ann loves to vacation with her family in Hiawassee, located in the north Georgia mountains.
William D. Hazlip
Treasurer
A member of the board for nearly 28 years, Willie is still a strong promoter of CCDS and Quantum, Inc.’s involvement in and contributions to the coastal community. A graduate of Georgia Southern University, Willie is a Vice President / Branch Manager of United Community Bank. Willie and his wife Lucy are the parents of three children and grandparents of two wonderful grandchildren.
Richard W. Bradham
A Savannah native, Richard started working at CCDS in the 1980's and joined the board over 10 years ago. As the longtime manager of the snack bar located in Quantum, Inc., Richard was honored when renovations in 2004 prompted the construction of "RICHARD'S", a full-fledged permanent snack bar site. Richard is very close to his family and enjoys traveling with them whenever possible.
Diana Brown
Diana joined the CCDS Board of Directors in May 2009 after many years of being a strong supporter of CCDS services. Diana retired from Savannah Electric and Power in 2006 and presently works at Savannah Case Management as their Office Manager. She is also a licensed adjuster. Diana's daughter, Lee, was hired on a community job with help from the Community Employment Services of CCDS, and Diana has always tried to support Lee's goal of independence. As a member of the CCDS Board of Directors, Diana hopes to ensure the availability of services that impacted her daughter's life so positively.
J. Craig Gordon
Craig joined the board in 2008, following in the footsteps of his father, Charles, who served for many years. Craig is the owner of Statewide Healthcare and also serves as the Representative of House District 162. He stays very busy, but in his spare time, Craig enjoys reading, music, jogging and travel.
David Saussey
David joined the CCDS Board of Directors in 2005 and has represented the agency in numerous community events. A native of Columbia, SC, David graduated from the University of South Carolina with a B.S. in Geology. He and his wife made a home in Savannah and have three children and four grandchildren. David is the president / owner of Capital Management Systems, Inc., and has spent many years as a public servant by serving as a two-term Chatham County Commissioner, Chairman of Chatham-Savannah Authority for Homeless, and Vice President of Live Oak Public Library Foundation. When he gets some spare time, David pursues genealogy as a hobby and enjoys vacations with his family in Highlands, NC.
Michael D. Strickland
After working with individuals in CCDS’s Community Employment Services for years, Michael joined the CCDS Board of Directors nearly 19 years ago. His goal of helping people with disabilities achieve independence remains as true now as it did back then. A native Savannahian, Michael is employed by Re/Max Professionals, and during his spare time, he enjoys boating and traveling.