FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jewelyn Cosgrove, [email protected]
Upper Marlboro, MD—Melwood is proud to announce the promotion of Romell Buchanan to Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective December 7, 2025. In this role, Buchanan will lead the implementation of strategic and financial initiatives for Melwood and its affiliates, promoting fiscal discipline, fostering organizational growth and innovation, and overseeing financial planning, reporting, investor relations, and risk management.
Buchanan brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to Melwood’s mission. He first joined Melwood in May 2007, serving until February 2020. He then served as the CFO for the Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless from 2020-2023, before returning to Melwood in January 2023 as Senior Vice President, Finance & Controller. His career reflects a longstanding dedication to advancing Melwood’s vision of empowering individuals with disabilities and fostering inclusion.
“I was captivated by Melwood’s compelling mission and the positive impact it has on the community,” Buchanan said of what first brought him to Melwood. “Over time, witnessing the tangible results of Melwood’s efforts has only strengthened my commitment. I have seen lives transformed, opportunities created, and a culture of support that continues to thrive and expand. It is inspiring to be part of an organization that not only envisions change but actively makes it happen.”
Larysa Kautz, President & CEO of Melwood, shared her enthusiasm for Buchanan’s promotion:
“Romell’s leadership and financial expertise have been instrumental in Melwood’s growth and stability. His deep understanding of our mission and his strategic vision will ensure that Melwood continues to innovate and expand its impact. We are thrilled to have him as CFO as we look toward the future.”
About Melwood
Melwood is a family of companies with a shared vision of a world where people with disabilities are fully included. Melwood comprises three primary companies—Melwood Enterprises, Melwood Community Services, and Melwood Inc.—together serving as one of the nation’s leading advocates, service providers, and employers of people with disabilities and their caregivers. We offer employment, job placement, job training, life skills for independence, support services, and youth and community recreational services to more than 3,000 people each year in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. For more information, visit www.melwood.org.
