The Arc of Monroe
Mike Catalano has a diverse work experience across various industries. Mike started their career at Vertis Media & Marketing in 2001 as an Operations Manager and worked there until 2004. From 2004 to 2009, they owned and managed The Jukebox and Extreme Tan. In 2007, they became the Managing Owner of TheBeachhouse Grill until 2010. In 2010, they started working as a General Agent at Independent Insurance Agent and later became an Account Manager at Paychex Insurance Company from 2011 to 2012. From 2012 to 2014, they served as an Operations Supervisor at RGHS Hill Haven. Mike then joined Arc of Monroe County in 2015 as a Sr. Operations Analyst and worked their way up to become the Sr. Director of Programs & Services and Business Operations. As of 2020, they hold the position of Vice President at Arc of Monroe County.
Mike Catalano completed their education history with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, Management, and Operations from the State University of New York Empire State College from 2016 to 2020. Prior to this, they attended Finger Lakes Community College from 1990 to 1992, studying Business Administration and Management. Their earliest education was at Webster Thomas, where they obtained a Regents degree in Business from 1986 to 1990.
The Arc of Monroe
The Arc of Monroe has been providing a variety of programs and services for over 1,700 individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their families in the Rochester community for 60 years. The Arc works to enhance the quality of life and self-esteem of individuals in our programs, providing them with meaningful social development, supported employment, residential community living and enrichment opportunities. The Arc is funded in part by the NYS Office of for People with Developmental Disabilities. The Arc also receives funding from VESID (Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities). The Arc of Monroe has 40 locations in Monroe County that assist individuals with intellectual and/or other developmental disabilities that include Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Asperger Syndrome, and Pervasive Developmental Disorders among others. A wide array of services are offered through the Arc for individuals with intellectual and/or other developmental disabilities such as independent living opportunities in our group homes and residences, volunteer opportunities in the community,unique and creative individualized day services programs, job training is offered through our ArcWorks facility and placement through our Job Path Program. The Arc Foundation of Monroe raises and manages funds to enhance the quality of life for program participants of The Arc of Monroe County. A variety of important enjoyable fundraising efforts provides financial support for programs vital to The Arc’s social, recreational and organizational activities. At The Arc of Monroe, we are proud of our history of helping others, but we are just as proud of our commitment to the future, ensuring that people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their families will continue to be offered the highest quality, most innovating programs and services available.