About Us
Community Living Alliance (CLA) was founded by people with disabilities, healthcare professionals and concerned community members. CLA’s history spans over three decades and is firmly rooted in supporting the values of the independent living philosophy.
The vision established at our beginning, is very much alive today. Our vision is simple. To improve access to services, develop responsive programs, listen to the voices of people with disabilities, chronic conditions, and older adults and honor the desire for independence and self-determination. CLA’s current services and supports include personal care, chore services, behavioral health, and service design and coordination.
CLA is committed to person centered service design and delivering supports that reduce the everyday challenges faced by individuals who choose to partner with CLA and their families.
Community Living Alliance Board of Directors
The mission of Community Living Alliance (CLA) is overseen by a Board of Directors. The board is represented by clients of CLA’s services and community members.
John Gardner, President and Treasurer
Terri Deist, Vice-President and Secretary
Todd Costello, Executive Director
Cathy Putnam, Director of Financial Operations
David Bailey, Director of Administration
Patti Becker, Director of Program Operations
Board of Directors
John Gardner, President
Terri Deist, Vice President
Katie Brietzman
Mike Meulemans
Kevin Keisling
Mike Jones
Joining the CLA Board of Directors
Individuals interested in supporting the mission of CLA are encouraged to email Todd Costello at costellot@clanet.org or call (608) 242-8335 to be considered for board membership. Board recruitment activities take place throughout the year, and new board members are introduced bi-annually.
Contacting the CLA Board
To learn more about CLA services, offer feedback or comments, please leave a message on the CLA Board of Directors Comment line at (608) 242-8335, Extension 1399 or email claboard@clanet.org.
Board Meeting Executive Summaries
April, 28 2025
May, 19 2025
June, 23 2025
August 25, 2025
September 22, 2025
November 12, 2025
January 27, 2026
Dates:
February 23, 2026
March 23, 2026
April
May 18, 2026
June 22, 2026
July
August 24, 2026
September 28, 2026
October 26, 2026
November
December
Locations:
Virtual
Virtual
No Meeting
In Person
In Person
No meeting
Virtual
In person
In person
TBD Retreat
No Meeting
Time:
4:30 to 6:30 PM
In Person Address:
Community Living Alliance
Room 142
1414 MacArthur Road
Madison, WI 53714
If you would like to attend a meeting virtually, please reach out to Anne Speigle (speiglea@clanet.org) at minimum of 2 hours prior to meeting for the login information.