Our People

A Team of Compassionate Experts

Each of us brings a different specialty to philanthropy, and we all share a commitment to this community. We’d love to connect and hear what you care about.

Meet Our Board

Our board members are chosen for their knowledge of community issues and their desire to serve the common good.

FCFP Board of Directors

  • Ted Strosser, Chair
    Business Owner
    Strosser Baer Architects, LLC
  • Davie Jane Gilmour, Vice-Chair
    Community Volunteer
  • Kendra Aucker, Secretary/Treasurer
    President & CEO
    Evangelical Community Hospital
  • Jay Alexander
    General Manager
    Wayne Township Landfill
  • Lise Barrick
    Associate Broker & Realtor
    Coldwell Banker Penn One Real Estate
  • Chris Baylor
    Chief Executive Officer
    Country Inn and Suites
  • Karen Blaschak
    Community Volunteer
  • Brian Bluth Esq.
    Partner
    McCormick Law Firm
  • Ron Cimini
    Community Volunteer
  • Al Clapps
    Principal
    Gentry Development
  • Harvey Edwards
    Adjunct Professor of English
    Susquehanna University
  • Brent Fish
    President
    Fish Real Estate
  • Andy Harris
    Wealth Manager
    Evergreen Wealth Solutions
  • Mary Ann Johnson
    Community Volunteer
  • Sabra Karr
    Broker
    Villager Realty
  • Jeanette Kitchen
    Vice President & Trust Officer
    Woodlands Bank
  • Teri MacBride
    Community Volunteer
  • Trisha Marty
    Business Owner
    (Re)Imagination Group
  • Nicole Miele
    Public Relations
    Pennsylvania Skills by Miele Manufacturing
  • Dominic Moffa
    Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer
    Geisinger Health
  • Marwin Reeves Jr.
    Pastor & CEO
    Christ Community Worship Center, Inc.
  • Todd Ross
    President
    T-Ross Brothers Construction
  • Bob Walker
    Community Volunteer
  • Tammy Weber Esq.
    Managing Attorney
    Marshall, Parker & Weber, LLC
  • Jennifer Wilson
    President & CEO
    First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania
  • Karen Young
    President
    Jersey Shore State Bank

Regional Advisory Board Members

  • Lise Barrick, Chair
    Associate Broker & Realtor
    Coldwell Banker Penn One Real Estate
  • Ron Cimini, Vice-Chair
    Community Volunteer
  • Alfreda Baer
    Financial Center Manager
    Fulton Bank
  • Nancy Craig
    Community Volunteer
  • Doreen Decker
    Community Volunteer
  • Megan Doherty Kelley
    Head of Research, FCAT
    Fidelity
  • Erin Fitzgerald
    Corporate Accounting Officer
    Geisinger Health
  • Jean Hormell
    Community Volunteer
  • Susan Jordan
    Executive Director
    Central Susquehanna Valley Mediation Center, Inc.
  • Norm Jones
    Chief Creative Officer
    Norm Jones Media
  • Kristen Moyer
    Principal Program Analyst
    SEDA-Council of Governments
  • Krista Paternostro Bower
    Chief Executive Officer
    ABPANC
  • Mike Reed
    President & CEO
    Rowe Sprinkler Systems
  • Marc Sortman
    Sales Representative
    Tyoga Container Company, Inc.
  • Allison Savoy Staiman
    Community Volunteer
  • Elliott Strickland Jr.
    Community Volunteer
  • Janice Todd
    Community Volunteer
  • Joanne Troutman
    Director of Social Impact Programs
    Cornell University
  • Kim Wheeler
    Executive Director
    SEDA-Council of Governments

Meet Our Staff

Our team combines big hearts and bright minds, bringing specialties in education, finance, consulting, and more to FCFP.

Portrait of Jennifer Wilson Jennifer Wilson President & CEO
portrait of Megan Kirk Megan Kirk Executive Assistant
Steven Simms Chief Financial Officer
Portrait of Amy Poust Amy Poust Finance Associate
portrait of Jason Mccahan Jason McCahan Director of Major & Planned Gifts
Portrait of Erin Ruhl Erin Ruhl Director of Community Engagement
Jessica Guinter Jessica Guinter Community Engagement Associate
Angela Barletta Communications Officer
Sara Street Rider Park Manager
portrait of Betty Gilmour Betty Gilmour Director of Grantmaking
Lorna Zajack Grantmaking Associate
Pic of Marsha Lemons Marsha Lemons Scholastic Initiatives Officer
Portrait of Jennifer Wilson

Jennifer Wilson

President & CEO

Jennifer joined FCFP in 2010, bringing a decade of experience in higher education fundraising to her role as Vice President of Philanthropic Service. A year later, she was named President and CEO of the foundation.

Since assuming the role, she’s been responsible for the management and operations of FCFP’s endowment—which has provided nearly $52 million in grants and scholarships during her tenure. Jennifer brings vision, energy, and optimism to all she does, both at the foundation and in the community. She sits on the boards of the Lycoming County Authority, the Pennsylvania Economy League Central Division and the Pennsylvania Association of Community Foundations.

And yet she never misses an opportunity to cheer for her daughter on the soccer field and the basketball court.

“I love our region’s landscape—from historic buildings to revitalized neighborhoods, and from forest creek beds to urban parks.”

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portrait of Megan Kirk

Megan Kirk

Executive Assistant

When you walk in the doors of our Philanthropy Center, Megan’s the first to greet you. 

Since 2014, she’s worked closely with our President and Director of Major and Planned Gifts to coordinate schedules and support donor relations.  There’s a swirl of meetings to prep for around our offices, and Megan keeps us on top of them all-ensuring everything’s in order for the next big board meeting or committee discussion.  

Whether she’s on the water, lounging on her deck, or enjoying the local arts scene, Megan loves taking in all the region has to offer.

“I love the outdoor recreation the area has to offer: the abundance of trails to hike, bodies of water to enjoy, and spaces to be outside. I also adore our local arts scene, from the musical opportunities to the local shows.”

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Steven Simms

Chief Financial Officer

As Chief Financial Officer, Steve provides strategic leadership for the Foundations’ business and finance functions. He has worked in a variety of sectors and specializes in financial presentation, budgeting, and forecasting. Steve has oversite of the financial, accounting, and investment activities of the Foundation. In addition, he is responsible for human resource management, benefits administration, and risk management. He also oversees the operations of the FCFP Philanthropy Center and Rider Park. Steve is a graduate of Susquehanna University and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting. He supports the Foundations’ vision of creating a transformative impact in our community through innovation, research, creativity, and entrepreneurship.  

When Steve isn’t working with numbers, he enjoys being with his family, hiking, fishing, kayaking, and playing golf. He is also known to be a great chef and loves to cook.

Our area has so much to offer and is a great place to raise a family.  We really have the best of all worlds. We have access to amazing restaurants and world class entertainment, yet there are endless opportunities for outdoor recreation all around us.

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Portrait of Amy Poust

Amy Poust

Finance Associate

Managing the finances of a community foundation requires a lot of organization and admin, and Amy is a strong match for the task. After a decade working in finance for the manufacturing industry, she joined our team in 2018, assisting our CFO with reporting, helping fulfill grants, and supporting our audit and investment committees. When she’s not busy keeping all the numbers organized, Amy is helping to manage the office – she keeps our supplies stocked, organizes maintenance, and coordinates us with our IT company so that we can all work together diligently.

Outside the office, you’ll find her playing monster trucks with her little guy or baking up a storm in the kitchen.

“I love watching the leaves change on our mountains every fall as they go from green to beautiful shades of orange and yellow. Our cabin in Centre County is one of my favorite places to spend relaxing weekends.”

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portrait of Jason Mccahan

Jason McCahan

Director of Major & Planned Gifts

Jason has been helping donors make an impact for more than 20 years.  

Joining FCFP as Director of Major & Planned Gifts in 2014, he is responsible for meeting with donors to help them fulfill their philanthropic passions by creating permanent funds at FCFP.

When he’s not championing local philanthropy, Jason is probably cheering on his kids from the sidelines or planning his next travel adventure.

“Our region offers so many outdoor opportunities. I love to get outside by fishing, kayaking, and hiking.”

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Portrait of Erin Ruhl

Erin Ruhl

Director of Community Engagement

As our Director of Community Engagement, Erin has a hand in a lot of projects, bringing a knack for clear communication and an eye for detail to everything she does.

After serving as the director of Leadership Lycoming with the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce, Erin joined our team in 2008. Erin is responsible for the strategic planning and management of the Foundation’s annual giving programs including Friends of the Foundation, Pearls with a Passion, and Raise the Region. Through her role, she also handles nonprofit engagement, community sponsorships, and special events, also overseeing the services we offer nonprofits at our building, the FCFP Philanthropy Center. The common thread in all of this is helping the foundation and the community better connect.

In her spare time, she enjoys hitting the road, savoring all things sweet, and spending time with her family at sporting events.

“I cherish living here for its perfect blend of small-town charm, friendly community, and the picturesque valley. Every season tells a unique story and offers opportunities to enjoy a variety of activities.”

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Jessica Guinter

Jessica Guinter

Community Engagement Associate

As the Community Engagement Associate at FCFP, Jess actively supports the fundraising efforts of the Foundation through database management, communication efforts, gift recording, and other administration support. Jess has over twelve years’ experience in administrative support. She has a passion for serving her community through volunteer work – serving on two committees for fundraising events for the Ronald McDonald House of Danville.

Outside the office, you can find her spending time with her family, baking sweet treats and exploring new places in the region!

I really enjoy the philanthropic people in the area – throughout the years in my volunteer work, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting so many people with some of the biggest hearts for causes they are passionate about.

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Angela Barletta

Communications Officer

As our Communications Officer, Ang is the resident storyteller and graphic designer. She spends her time making our projects, posts, and flyers, collecting information, and taking photos of all that FCFP has going on for press releases, social media, and our website. Ang has been working in Digital Marketing for the last decade. She has a passion for getting small businesses started on the right foot and networking, she loves to connect business owners and members of the community that could help each other!

When she's not designing, you'll find Ang somewhere in the valley petsitting, volunteering or enjoying the mountain views from a local park.

"As much as I love to travel, Central PA is HOME to me. The seasons are lovely, the summers are hot, the winters are cold and FALL – oh man, the colors! There’s always something to do if you know what you’re looking for and enjoy the views along the way!"

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Sara Street

Rider Park Manager

Sara’s our green guru. As the manager of our local nature preserve, Rider Park, she fills the roles of forest ecologist, wildlife biologist, environmental educator, and more.

With degrees in landscape architecture, ecological restoration, and park management, Sara brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her role. As the steward of nearly 900 acres, she’s responsible for trail maintenance, encouraging forest health, expanding wildlife habitats, coordinating volunteers and educational programs. Sara enjoys sharing her passion for nature with park visitors.

Even when she’s not on the job, Sara spends a lot of time outside—hiking, swimming in the Loyalsock creek, and attending soccer events with her son.

“I lived and worked in northwest Washington state, and the trees there are very impressive in stature, height, and density. But the range of species pales in comparison to the richness of North Central Pennsylvania. I adore walking through the forest, looking at patterns and identifying trees!”

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portrait of Betty Gilmour

Betty Gilmour

Director of Grantmaking

A PA native born in Pittsburgh, Betty is your capable contact for all things grant related.

Since 2008, she’s been helping nonprofits of all sizes secure funding through FCFP. Betty guides them through the process of finding and applying for grants, acting as their ambassador to current and potential FCFP donors. She also works with representatives of schools and universities to advertise available scholarships, streamline processes, and review applicant submissions.

Betty stays just as busy outside the office, playing card games, collecting dolls (she has 70 and counting), conquering jigsaw puzzles, listening to audiobooks, and hunting year-round for her next Christmas ornament.

“Although I’m not an outdoor person, I love that driving 15 minutes in any direction from downtown Williamsport takes you to the country.”

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Lorna Zajack

Grantmaking Associate

As the Grantmaking Associate, Lorna assists the Director of Grantmaking and the Scholastic Initiatives Officer in database work and various projects. She helps in updating, organizing, and collecting information on grant and scholarship applications as well as helping the team to follow up on the projects of those who were awarded grants and scholarships.

Prior to FCFP, Lorna has been fortunate to live on both coasts and even a stint in the middle of the country, she’s worked in several industries, most recently, a Nonprofit focused on Outdoor Education and Event Planning.

When not at work, you will find Lorna exercising. She loves going to the gym, going on a run or a walk with friends or playing pickleball. 

“I love that we are in a small city in the middle of beautiful hills, along the Susquehanna River. It’s great that we have such a variety of amenities downtown and if you drive in any directions for 15 minutes, you can be out in beautiful nature for a walk or hike.”

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Pic of Marsha Lemons

Marsha Lemons

Scholastic Initiatives Officer

Marsha works with representatives of schools and universities to advertise our scholarship opportunities, also helping to streamline processes and review applications. She came to the central Susquehanna Valley with her family in 2001 and served at Susquehanna University for over 17 years. Marsha has been involved in several nonprofits in the area and currently serves on the board with Transitions of PA and Setebaid Services. She also co-chairs the downtown decorating committee for the holidays in Selinsgrove.

Marsha and her husband have four children who are spread out across the globe. She loves to travel, read, hike, and spend time with family and friends.

"I love that this region has it all—four seasons, outdoor opportunities, great healthcare, college town activities, and proximity to larger cities!"

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