Molly Kunkel
President and CEO
Molly 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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-Killiansen
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
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
Randy Woolridge
Finance Professor, The Pennsylvania State University
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
Bob Hicks
CEO, Persea Naturals
Blake Gall
Investment Manager, Retired
Sue Mason
Kindergarten Teacher, Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District – Retired
Kate Bennett Truitt
Educational Media Producer, Third Coast Systems – Retired
Rich Wisniewski
CFO, Mount Nittany Health – Retired
Rich Bundy
President, University of Cincinnati Foundation
Ashley Himes Kranich, Esq.
Community Volunteer
Cari Howlin Gustafson
Director, HRMI
Rich Kalin
Real Estate Investor, Attorney – Retired
Erin Meitzler
Director of Preconstruction, Leonard S. Fiore, Inc.
Derek Varner, CFA
Partner, Investment Research Partners, LLC
Gina Ikenberry
Community Volunteer