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

  • Brian Bluth Esq., Chair
    Partner
    McCormick Law Firm
  • Ted Strosser, Vice-Chair
    Business Owner
    Strosser Baer Architects, LLC
  • Al Clapps, Secretary/Treasurer
    Principal
    Gentry Development
  • Jay Alexander
    General Manager
    Wayne Township Landfill
  • Brianna Apfelbaum Esq.
    Managing Attorney
    Apfelbaum Kula P.C.
  • Kendra Aucker
    President & CEO
    Evangelical Community Hospital
  • Lise Barrick
    Associate Broker & Realtor
    Coldwell Banker Penn One Real Estate
  • Chris Baylor
    Chief Executive Officer
    Country Inn and Suites
  • Mike Beiter
    Vice President and General Manager, Lamar Advertising of Williamsport
  • Karen Blaschak
    Community Volunteer
  • Ron Cimini
    Community Volunteer
  • Harvey Edwards
    Adjunct Professor of English
    Susquehanna University
  • Davie Jane Gilmour
    Community Volunteer
  • Andy Harris
    Wealth Manager
    Evergreen Wealth Solutions
  • Mary Ann Johnson
    Community Volunteer
  • Jeanette Kitchen
    Vice President & Trust Officer
    Woodlands Bank
  • Teri MacBride
    Community Volunteer
  • Trisha Marty
    Business Owner
    (Re)Imagination Group
  • Dominic Moffa
    Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer
    Geisinger Health
  • Eileen Petula
    Vice President of Finance and Administration
    Bucknell University
  • 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

  • Karen Blaschak, Chair
    Community Volunteer
  • Lise Barrick, Vice-Chair
    Associate Broker & Realtor
    Coldwell Banker Penn One Real Estate
  • Alfreda Baer
    Financial Center Manager
    Fulton Bank
  • Nancy Craig
    Community Volunteer
  • Doreen Decker
    Community Volunteer
  • 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
  • Nicole Miele
    Public Relations
    Pennsylvania Skills by Miele Manufacturing
  • Kristen Moyer
    Principal Program Analyst
    SEDA-Council of Governments
  • Krista Paternostro Bower
    Chief Executive Officer
    ABPANC
  • Mike Reed
    President & CEO
    Rowe Sprinkler Systems
  • Dave Roche
    Business Owner
    Roche Financial, Inc.
  • Marc Sortman
    Sales Representative
    Tyoga Container Company, Inc.
  • Allison Savoy Staiman
    Community Volunteer
  • Elliott Strickland Jr.
    Chief Student Affairs Officer
    Pennsylvania College of Technology
  • Janice Todd
    Community Volunteer
  • Joanne Troutman
    Director of Social Impact Programs
    Cornell University
  • Jermaine Truax
    Director of Athletics & Recreation
    Bucknell 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 Betty Gilmour Betty Gilmour Director of Grantmaking
Jessica Guinter Jessica Guinter Development Associate
portrait of Abby Gulden-Luthi Abby Gulden-Luthi Development Officer
portrait of Megan Kirk Megan Kirk Executive Assistant
Pic of Marsha Lemons Marsha Lemons Program Officer
portrait of Jason Mccahan Jason McCahan Director of Philanthropy
portrait of Jon Nichols Jon Nichols Chief Financial Officer
Portrait of Amy Poust Amy Poust Financial & Grantmaking Assistant
Portrait of Erin Ruhl Erin Ruhl Director of Community Engagement
Sara Street Rider Park Manager
Portrait of Jennifer Wilson Jennifer Wilson President & CEO
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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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Jessica Guinter

Jessica Guinter

Development Associate

As the Development 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 exploring new places in Lycoming County and surrounding communities, baking sweet treats, and pursuing her master’s degree.

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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Abby Gulden-Luthi

Development Officer

Abby joined FCFP in 2022, and she brings more than six years of nonprofit development experience to the team.

Born and raised in Lewisburg, she’s a proud North Central PA native. Since earning undergraduate and graduate degrees from Bucknell University, she got to work in the community. One of her proudest accomplishments is co-founding the Lewisburg Children’s Museum, an interactive play space and learning hub for kids, where she still serves on the board. Her passion for supporting her community doesn't end there; she draws on her background in higher education administration to volunteer for the Lewisburg PSA and The Green Dragon Foundation.

In her spare time, she enjoys distance running, singing, and accumulating fluffy cats.

“What I love most about North Central PA is the geography. The ridges and valleys of this region, with the river running through them, are beautiful in all seasons.”

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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 Community Engagement to coordinate schedules and dominate event details. 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. She also keeps us fully stocked with the essentials that keep a community foundation running.

Whether she’s hitting the water, running, or lounging on her deck, Megan enjoys spending her free time outside.

“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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Marsha Lemons

Program 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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Jason McCahan

Director of Philanthropy

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

Joining FCFP as Director of Strategic Philanthropy in 2014, he’s responsible for leading our annual Raise the Region fundraiser. He helps more than 300 regional nonprofits prepare to make the most of the 30-hour online giving event. Under his guidance, Raise the Region has generated more than $12.5 million for local charities. Jason also works throughout the year with donors to 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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Jon Nichols

Chief Financial Officer

Jon is responsible for guiding our financial operations, where he brings deep expertise to his role.

Jon studied supply chain management and information systems at Penn State and is a certified public accountant. Prior to joining FCFP in 2021, he worked for more than 13 years at a national accounting firm where he provided consulting and assurance services to nonprofits across the country. As our CFO, Jon supervises our financial staff, ensures legal compliance, and monitors FCFP’s investment portfolio. He also oversees FCFP’s human resources team, benefits administration, risk management, and IT.

When he’s not working, Jon enjoys spending as much time with his family as he can—building complex LEGO sets and watching his kids participate in soccer, softball, and orchestra.

“For me the best part of living in North Central PA is the proximity to family. Much of my family and my wife's family live in the area or are a short drive away.”

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Amy Poust

Financial & Grantmaking Assistant

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. She’s always had a passion for learning, and it’s fitting that she’s instrumental to our scholarship program, working directly with recipients to fulfill their award requirements and get them ready for the next step in their education.

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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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. Through her role, she 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 love the different seasons! They provide beautiful colors throughout our region and opportunities to enjoy a variety of activities.”

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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 monitoring invasive threats (like the emerald ash borer and hemlock woolly adelgid) and she plants native species to enhance the park’s biodiversity. She also encourages wildlife habitat, maintains trails, and shares her passion for nature with visitors.

Even when she’s not on the job, Sara spends a lot of time outside—hiking, swimming 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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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 $46 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 and the Pennsylvania Economy League Central Division. She also serves as the current vice chair of the board of directors for Northeastern Educational Television/WVIA.

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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