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Dave Lieb

Dave Lieb

President and CEO
Dave is responsible for leadership and management of the organization, as well as working with the board of directors to develop and implement strategic plans that will ensure long-term growth and success.
Carrie Ryan

Carrie Ryan

CFO/COO
Carrie is responsible for overseeing the operational, financial, and administrative functions to ensure accountability and reliability for all Foundation business, as well as assisting the CEO with implementing strategic plans.
Kerry Tolton

Kerry Tolton

Development and Stewardship Director
Kerry is responsible for managing and implementing donor development and stewardship programs. This includes establishing and cultivating relationships with donors and their professional advisors.
Andrea Walter

Andrea Walter

Accounting Director
Andrea works closely with the CFO/COO to support the Finance Team’s efforts to ensure accuracy and completeness of the Foundation’s financial records.
Melissa Lopata

Melissa Lopata

Marketing and Communications Director
Melissa is responsible for developing and executing integrated marketing and communication strategies that align with our mission to enhance the Foundation’s impact and reach. She supports stewardship efforts to strengthen connections with stakeholders and partners.
Krista Williams

Krista Williams

Grants and Scholarship Coordinator
Krista manages our online scholarship process, including student applications, selection committee coordination, and scholarship payments. She also administers Centre Foundation's various granting programs.
Maddie Saldaña

Maddie Saldaña

Stewardship Coordinator
Maddie supports fundraising and donor engagement efforts, with a focus on gift and data management to help strengthen our connections with donors and advance our mission.
Nathaniel Rasmussen

Nathaniel Rasmussen

Community Impact Director
The Community Impact Director is responsible for connecting with and providing a variety of services to our local nonprofits, and for making sure our grants are effectively and efficiently managed. The Director works with the President & CEO on implementing and overseeing community impact projects.
Joy Vincent-Killian

Joy Vincent-Killian

Press Forward PA Wilds Director
Press Forward is a national movement to strengthen communities by revitalizing local journalism—a vital resource for informed citizens and thriving democracies. In the PA Wilds, Joy leads efforts in strategic fundraising, community collaboration, and grantmaking to ensure trustworthy local news continues to serve all nine counties in the region.
Jess Wilson

Jess Wilson

Front Office Executive Assistant
Jess provides vital support to our CEO and President and works closely with our CFO/COO. She assists with day-to-day operations, manages communications both within the office and with our community partners, and helps keep leadership connected and focused on advancing our mission.

Our Board

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Lydia Abdullah

Office of Diversity and Inclusion Director, The Pennsylvania State University, Retired

Dr. SeriaShia Chatters

Assistant Vice Provost of Educational Equity/Adjunct Associate Professor, The Pennsylvania State University

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Blake Gall

Investment Manager, Retired

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Sue Mason

Kindergarten Teacher, Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District – Retired

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Kate Bennett Truitt

Educational Media Producer, Third Coast Systems – Retired

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Rich Wisniewski

CFO, Mount Nittany Health – Retired

Former Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations, The Pennsylvania State University

Rich Bundy

President, University of Cincinnati Foundation

Ashley Himes Kranich, Esq.

Attorney & Gift Officer, American Friends for Sheba Medical Center.

Attorney - Retired, Real Estate Investor

Rich Kalin

Real Estate Investor, Attorney – Retired

Director of Preconstruction, Leonard S. Fiore, Inc.

Erin Meitzler

Director of Preconstruction, Leonard S. Fiore, Inc.

Partner, Investment Research Partners, LLC

Derek Varner, CFA

Partner, Investment Research Partners, LLC

Gina Ikenberry

Community Volunteer

Mark Rigby

Independent Consultant

Rev. Dr. Anne K. Ard

Former Executive Director, Centre Safe - Retired

Alex Fletcher

Partner at Frost & Conn Insurance Agency

Mick Trombley

Attorney and Founder, Trombley Real Estate