Executive Director’s Message
Durand Incorporated’s primary function is to support people with special needs so they may live as independently as possible.
Durand, over the past fifty plus years, has served hundreds of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who reside in the South Jersey region. At Durand, we believe that the individuals we serve should lead successful lives within our community with appropriate levels of support from our team. At the core of our values and beliefs, we work cooperatively with our trained staff and community partners to offer the finest opportunities and care for our participants.
Durand opened its school in 1972, offering educational opportunities to children with autism. Today, our school is our largest program and a major innovator in teaching young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Students aged 5 to 21 grow and flourish with Applied Behavioral Analysis-based instruction. They are supported onsite by our team of professionals, and we are very proud of our school, educators and our support staff.
Durand currently offers community-based housing opportunities for adults at eight residential locations throughout Burlington, Camden and Gloucester Counties. These homes offer 24/7 directed support to foster daily living skills, cultivate independence and help our individuals live full and respectful lives. Surrounded by their peers, our residents thrive in their home environment.
Our adult day programs offer a variety of support to local families throughout the region. Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities participate in small-group instruction and structured outings which foster skills and self-sufficiency. Our facilities are open to all who are eligible for our Medicaid approved programs but focus on those from Gloucester, Burlington, and Camden counties.
With a proven history of success in Southern New Jersey, Durand evolves with the needs of our clients and their families. Always personal-strength and outcome-focused, we shall continue respond and find solutions to address the needs of our cherished community.
Please consider us as a partner if you have a family member or loved one with an intellectual or developmental disability. For more information on our programs please reach out to our dedicated staff at:
Durand Executive Offices
304 Birchfield Drive, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
(856) 235-3540
Thank you,
Marc Sano, Executive Director, CEO
Executive Director’s Biography
In December of 2024, Mr. Marc B, Sano was appointed to the role of Durand’s Executive Director, CEO.
Mr. Sano brings to the seat a strong history of dedication and commitment to community service; exemplified by his time spent as a Law Enforcement Officer, Chief of Police and most recently a Security and Safety Executive for the Virtua Healthcare Network. Always civic minded, Sano has focused a significant portion of his career on helping vulnerable populations, including those with behavioral issues and developmental disabilities. Passionate about the safety and wellbeing of Durand’s students, clients and staff, Sano’s background in non-violent crisis intervention, safety, and healthcare administration will be a wonderful asset to our already robust human services organization.
Mr. Sano has had a distinguished career in law enforcement for more than 32 years. He has also served on a committee for Behavioral Health representing the Burlington County Chiefs and has worked with Project Life Saver, which supplied tracking to protect the safety of children with autism and seniors with dementia. He worked as Director of Security based in Evesham, NJ, for Virtua Health, Inc., which is a nonprofit healthcare system in southern New Jersey.
Joining the Durand Inc. Board of Trustees in 2016, Mr. Sano quickly impressed everyone with his commitment, knowledge, judgement, and willingness to contribute to Durand. Generously giving of his time and energy, Sano is known for his analytical nature, being solutions-oriented and for capability to implement operational improvements. As Board Chairperson over the last four years, Sano has provided agency oversight and top-tier leadership, while working closely with the Executive Team on all program directions, policies, and strategies. Mr. Sano is a graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University.