Building Brighter Futures

We are building brighter futures through services for individuals and families

Since 1921, Oakland Family Services has recognized that sometimes families face challenges they cannot resolve on their own.

In the years since then, individuals and families have continued to struggle with problems that require professional support, guidance and services. More and more families are dealing with day care and parenting issues; family and work stress; substance abuse; family violence; child abuse; divorce; death; and a host of other problems that contribute to feelings of loneliness and confusion.

Oakland Family Services remains committed to providing a wealth of programs for individuals and families in our community, programs that help put individuals and families back on a path to a brighter future.

 

VISION

Communities of thriving individuals and families.


MISSION

Providing individuals and families the opportunity to build brighter futures.


 

Agency Leadership

Jaimie Clayton

JAIMIE CLAYTON

President & CEO

Jaimie was named President and CEO of Oakland Family Services in 2014.

She has been with Oakland Family Services since 2001, continually progressing in roles and responsibilities. Starting in a therapist position, she advanced into a leadership position in 2004, when she became the regional director of behavioral health for the Walled Lake and Farmington offices. In 2005, she was promoted to director of behavioral health and, prior to her appointment to CEO, had served as vice president of program operations since 2007. Prior to her tenure at Oakland Family Services, Jaimie worked as a licensed therapist specializing in substance abuse treatment with a focus on the criminal justice system.

Jaimie has served as the co-chairman of the ECHO (Energizing Communities for a Healthier Oakland) steering committee from 2014 to 2020 and is the current chairman of that committee. She served as the board chairman for Partners4Health from 2017 to 2019 and has been part of the Ascension Providence Hospital Community Advisory Board since 2020.

Jaimie was named one of Crain’s Notable Women in Nonprofits in 2018, was appointed to the Oakland County Executive, Dave Coulter’s, transition team in 2019 and joined the Oakland County Covid-19 Economic Recovery Task Force in 2021.

Jaimie holds a master’s degree in counseling from Wayne State University and is a licensed professional counselor.

 

Brian Newman

Board of Directors Chairman

Brian Newman joined the Board of Directors in June 2016. Mr. Newman has served on the Finance committee, Board Renewal subcommittee, Planned Giving subcommittee, and Board Mentorship subcommittee.

Mr. Newman is a Certified Financial Planner® for Hantz Financial Services in Southfield, Mich. where he has worked since 2002. Mr. Newman is the leader of a family officestyle financial team that advises the families he works with on all aspects of their financial life including wealth management, tax planning, insurance strategies, banking/ financing and estate planning. In addition, Mr. Newman has managed a branch office and insurance division for the firm and served as a mentor for numerous finance professionals. Mr. Newman has also served as a seminar presenter to teach financial literacy and education to hundreds of groups within the community.

Mr. Newman graduated from Michigan State University and has also obtained a certificate in financial planning from DePaul University and a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation.

Mr. Newman enjoys giving back to the community and volunteers and participates with numerous community organizations including: Hantz Foundation, Faber Hebrew Day School, Angels of Hope, Kadima, The Judson Center, Detroit Money Smart Week, Spartans for Lacey, Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan, Jewish Family Services, and others.

Mr. Newman is a lifelong Michigander who resides in West Bloomfield with his wife, Alexandra, and son, Benjamin. He enjoys reading, swimming, scuba diving, outdoor activities, Spartan athletics, his wife’s wonderful cooking, and appreciating life’s blessings with friends and family.
 

Board of Directors

A newspaper photo of members of the board of directors from Oakland Family Services’ archives.

The Board of Directors of Oakland Family Services provides outstanding leadership, guidance and support at every level of our organization. These extraordinary volunteers share their passion, experience and resources to improve the lives of others and ensure that our programs and services meet the community's needs.

 

Jay Wachowicz

Vice Chairman

Jeffrey Vlasic

Secretary

Ted willett

Treasurer

Ron Hillard

Immediate Past Chairman

Directors

Bruce T. Colasanti
Paul DeRoche
Guy Gordon
Stephen R. Guidos
Sylvia J. Hagenlocker
Shelley Hulgrave
Samuel Kaplunov
Michael C. Killian
Michael R. Kramer
Jeffery Lev
Renee Losh
Kathleen Lynd
Elizabeth Meter
Dr. Timothy R. Meyer
Jason Monahan
Kait Mortiere
Andrea Pennington, M.D.
Stephen J. Pickett
Wendy Roe
Robert W. Scharff
Kenneth Whipple
Dee Wright-Masilotti

Directors Emeritus

Dennis N. Frank
Sandor M. Gelman
Diane D. Graczyk
Suzanne Hartman
Thomas E. Kimble
William C. Nichols
Susan C. O’Brien
Donna Roberts
Jamal Shallal
William P. Whitfield


President Emeritus

Michael S. Earl

Thank you

We thank our past board chairs, other committee chairs and directors emeritus who are no longer with us for their dedication and contribution to the work of Oakland Family Services: Nena Dillick, Betty Fisher, Sandor M. Gelman, Brigitte P. Harris, Sarah Keidan and James B. Zick.