Gary R. Hawkins, Chairperson

Gary R. Hawkins

Mr. Hawkins has been involved  with the Circle  Of Life Coalition since November 2006. His 36 years of experience and background in the healthcare field has allowed him the privilege and honor to be the Chairperson for the Circle of Life Coalition.

From 1980 to 1991, he was the Director of Residential Services for Prospectus Associates, Inc. In 1991 he purchased and became the director of the existing office of GRISWOLD SPECIAL CARE now known as Griswold Home Care.

While holding that position, he founded and was C.E.O. of Supportive Concepts For Families from 1993 to 2000.

He was a Delegate for the office of Mental Health and Mental Retardation from 1984 to 1993.

He is currently the Vice-President of the board of directors for the TriCounty Community Network and President/Chairperson for the  Greater Reading Mental Health Alliance for the past 3 years.

He continues to serve on the Berks Encore Advisory Board.

He is the founder of Boomer Generation Radio, the Berks Business Network, LTD and host of Berks Boomers on BCTV.

He is the former chairperson of the National Franchise Advisory Council and board member of the Arthritis Foundation.

His organization has served over 13,000 Berks County seniors since 1989 many of which required end of life care. Gary works extensively with the majority of hospice organizations in our community.

Gary is the Owner and Director of the Berks Office of Griswold Home Care.