Our Board of Directors

Jane Maroney, Chair

After living and working in New York City, Washington, D.C. and Europe, Jane moved to Delaware, married, raised two children, and served as a State Representative in the Delaware General Assembly for twenty years. She has been honored both nationally and locally for her advocacy for children for more than thirty years. She has served on the Board of Connecting Generations for ten years and is its current Chair.

Darryl Simms, Vice Chair

Darryl is a retired educator, formerly serving as an administrator and school psychologist in the Christina School District. He is currently the Director of the Office of Ministry for Black Catholics for the Diocese of Wilmington, and a presenter for the non-profit organization Pathways to Success, Inc. and Connecting Generations' Seasons of Respect program.

Glenn Stelzer, Treasurer

Glenn is a Missourean who came to Delaware in 1951 to join Hercules. Retiring 43 years later after working in four American locations and in Europe, he is now an active volunteer in Delaware.

James Patton, Acting Secretary

Jim is an instructor at the Academy of Life Long Learning in Wilmington. He retired from a career with the DuPont Company and is a former management consultant. He is also a published author and a presenter for Connecting Generations' Creative Transitions program.

Janet Arenson

Janet Arenson is retired from the Department of Nursing at Delaware State University after 37 years as a nurse educator. She is active in The Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses as well as the Delaware Nurses Association. She has been active on the Board of Connecting Generations for nine years.

Jim Crellin

After retiring from DuPont, Jim and his wife moved to Milton to live near the beach full-time. Jim has been very involved with Connecting Generations’ Creative Mentoring program and worked as a staff member for several years to expand the business partner initiative.

Edward F. (Mike) Eaton

Mike has been a board member of Connecting Generations for more than ten years. He is an attorney specializing in Family Law and volunteers to help children in dependency/neglect cases. He is a lifelong member of the community and is married with two children. He enjoys rock climbing, hiking, and gardening.

Mark Eichler

Mark recently came home to Delaware to serve as Executive Director of the Delaware Children’s Campaign. Married in October of 2007, he has worked as a speechwriter, worked for former U.S. Senator Roth, and taught eighth-grade Social Studies in the Appoquinimink School District.

Christine A. Malone

Christine is the CEO of a wireless technology consulting, design, and service company in New Jersey. This is her first term on the Board of Connecting Generations.

Anne Scott

Anne is a wife, mother, and sports enthusiast. In addition to playing tennis, golf, and platform tennis for fun and competitively, she is also an active community volunteer. She recently completed Creative Mentoring training and is a new mentor.