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CAPTAIN CHS Honors Andy Gilpin for His Years of Service and Welcomes Scott DeMarco as Executive Director

CAPTAIN Community Human Services (CAPTAIN CHS) hosted a special evening honoring its past and celebrating its future at the Van Patten Golf Club, 924 Main Street, Clifton Park, NY.

The event honored outgoing Executive Director Andy Gilpin for more than two decades of service and welcomed Scott DeMarco as he steps into the role.

Since becoming Executive Director in January 2021, Gilpin has guided CAPTAIN CHS through a period of meaningful growth. Under his leadership, the organization strengthened homelessness prevention efforts, expanded family support programming, enhanced services for homeless and runaway youth, and deepened partnerships throughout Saratoga, Fulton, and Montgomery Counties.

During this time, CAPTAIN CHS has helped hundreds of households remain safely housed, provided thousands of hours of volunteer-powered support, assisted countless families in achieving greater financial stability, and ensured children and seniors had access to food, shelter, and critical services when they needed them most.

“Serving this community through CAPTAIN CHS has been one of the greatest privileges of my life,” said Gilpin. “This work has always been about people: neighbors helping neighbors. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve built together and deeply grateful for the dedication of our staff, volunteers, and supporters.”

DeMarco, who assumed the role earlier this year, brings a collaborative leadership style and a commitment to advancing the organization’s impact.

“I’m honored to follow in Andy’s footsteps,” said DeMarco. “CAPTAIN CHS has built a culture rooted in dignity, compassion, and action. My focus is on strengthening that foundation: listening to our community and ensuring that every person who turns to us feels supported and empowered.”

The evening included reflections on CAPTAIN CHS’s journey, recognition of Gilpin’s leadership, and looking ahead at the organization’s strategic priorities, including its current capital campaign, Building Brighter Futures.

“This is more than a leadership transition,” added Gilpin. “It’s a moment to celebrate the resilience of our community and the shared belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive.”