Unity House

Unity House — an Auburn–based nonprofit that provides transitional and permanent housing, respite, rehabilitative, and employment services for individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and/or substance use disorders from which they are recovering — has promoted three long-time employees. All three positions are based in Ithaca but will cover both Tompkins and Cayuga counties. AARON BROZON was selected to become the director of day services in both Cayuga and Tompkins counties, upon the resignation of Lee Sullivan. Brozon has served as assistant program director for residential services in Tompkins County for 12 years and joined the agency in 2006. Brozon holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Seton Hall University.

CANDI SAXMAN was chosen to fill the assistant director of residential services position vacated by Brozon upon his promotion. Saxman has been with Unity House for 17 years and most recently was program manager of the Danby Road IRA. She maintains her nursing license and has been actively involved at the agency on the Staff Appreciation Committee and as a sensitivity and CPR/first-aid instructor.

JAMES BEAUMONT was appointed to the newly created position of assistant director of day services. This position was added due to the size and scope of the agency’s day programs. Beaumont was promoted from day services program manager in Ithaca, reporting to Aaron Brozon. Beaumont has been with Unity House since 2011. He earned an associate degree in human services from Genesee Community College and a bachelor’s degree in social work from SUNY Plattsburgh.