It is with great pleasure that I recommend Lawrence Ceasar as the successor to the position of Executive Director for Compass Inc. I have known Lawrence for over ten years and had the pleasure of working directly with him for three almost four years and can attest to his work performance and management style.
Ten plus years ago when I first met Lawrence, he was a Resource Coordinator in Prince George’s County. In my communications with him, he always displayed a high degree of integrity, responsibility, and ambition. In 2013, our organization was in search of a program leader that had the vision and skillset to move EPIC’s day habilitation services from a center-based program into a community-based program where people with disabilities learned …show more content…
I recall a few times when a staff persons’ work performance was not up to par; Lawrence would respond in a manner where you understood the seriousness of his concern and he rarely had to dictate tasks as he was respected by his team. However when situations warranted corrective action, he practiced progressive discipline until the issue was resolved. Lawrence exemplifies the qualities of a true leader, which is someone who has the power to motivate others to perform at their best as they move forward as a “Team” to meet their mission. His great judgment and outlook ensures a logical and practical approach to his endeavors. Lawrence has impeccable knowledge of how an elite program should be and innate ability to manage multiple departments. While working with him directly I was able to observe him guide staff through a universal vision to promote quality, independence and choice for people with developmental …show more content…
Should Lawrence be given the opportunity to lead your organization, you would truly receive a dynamic visionary that believes in the rights and quality of all people. During his tenure at EPIC, Lawrence was a true asset and would be a great asset to any organization, but most importantly, as the next leader of Compass Inc. and am happy to give him my wholehearted
Ten plus years ago when I first met Lawrence, he was a Resource Coordinator in Prince George’s County. In my communications with him, he always displayed a high degree of integrity, responsibility, and ambition. In 2013, our organization was in search of a program leader that had the vision and skillset to move EPIC’s day habilitation services from a center-based program into a community-based program where people with disabilities learned …show more content…
I recall a few times when a staff persons’ work performance was not up to par; Lawrence would respond in a manner where you understood the seriousness of his concern and he rarely had to dictate tasks as he was respected by his team. However when situations warranted corrective action, he practiced progressive discipline until the issue was resolved. Lawrence exemplifies the qualities of a true leader, which is someone who has the power to motivate others to perform at their best as they move forward as a “Team” to meet their mission. His great judgment and outlook ensures a logical and practical approach to his endeavors. Lawrence has impeccable knowledge of how an elite program should be and innate ability to manage multiple departments. While working with him directly I was able to observe him guide staff through a universal vision to promote quality, independence and choice for people with developmental …show more content…
Should Lawrence be given the opportunity to lead your organization, you would truly receive a dynamic visionary that believes in the rights and quality of all people. During his tenure at EPIC, Lawrence was a true asset and would be a great asset to any organization, but most importantly, as the next leader of Compass Inc. and am happy to give him my wholehearted