Board of Trustees
Board Members
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Duane Vicini
Chairperson | Warren, PA
Professional Experience
- Retired, Chief of Staff, Northern Pennsylvania Regional College
- Retired, Superintendent of Schools, Forest Area School District
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Mansfield State College
- Master's of Science in Education, University of Pittsburgh
- Master's of Science, Education Administration, Saint Bonaventure University
Volunteer and Community Service
- Served on the Middle States Association of College and Schools Commission on Secondary Schools, Pennsylvania State Advisory Committee
- Served as President of the Northwest Chapter of the Pennsylvania Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
Robert C. Esch
Vice Chairperson | Bradford, PA
Professional Experience
- Retired, Vice President, American Refining Group, Inc.
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Saint Bonaventure University
Volunteer and Community Service
- Chairman of the Board for Futures Rehabilitation Center, the former ARG Federal Credit Union
- Vice-Chair and Past Chair of the North Central Workforce Investment Board
- Vice-Chair of the Bradford Landmark Society Board
- Member and Vice-Chair of Bradford Sanitary Authority
- Past Chair of the Pennsylvania Workforce Investment Board Association
- Past President of the Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce
- Member of the Executive Board for the North Regional Planning and Development
- Collaborated with multiple levels of government to communicate and support issues representing our most vulnerable citizens
Henri (Hank) LeMeur, Jr.
Secretary | Warren, PA
Professional Experience
- President and CEO of Superior Tire & Rubber Corp.
Education
- Master's in Industrial Administration, Carnegie Mellon University
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Cornell University
Volunteer and Community Service
- Warren County Chamber of Business and Industry, Executive Committee
- Warren County YMCA, Board Member, and past President
Kate Brock
Board Member | St. Mary's, PA
Professional Experience
- Executive Director, Community Education Center of Elk & Cameron Counties, St. Marys, PA
Education
- Master of Public Administration, Pennsylvania State University
- Concurrent Certificates in Policy Analysis/Evaluation and Human Resources
- Bachelor of Arts, History/ Art History, Bloomsburg University
Volunteer and Community Service
- Board Member, PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship, June 2014-Present (current Chair)
- Board Member, North Central PA Workforce Development Board, July 2017-Present (Committee Chair)
- Board Member, Penn Highlands Healthcare Elk Hospital, July 2017-Present
- Board Member, Elk County Council on the Arts, June 2011-December 2018 (Chair, Vice-Chair and Secretary)
- Board Member, PA Association of Nonprofit Organizations, January 2016-December 2019
Adrienne M. Dixon
Board Member | Erie, PA
Professional Experience
- Sarah A. Reed Children's Center
- Edinboro University, Associate Professor (Tenure)
Education
- Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, Gannon University
- Post Graduate Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy, St. Vincent Health Center/Gannon University
- Master of Science in Counseling Psychology, Gannon University
- Bachelor of Arts, Thiel College
Volunteer and Community Service
- Erie Migrant Head Start Advisory Board
- Erie County Community Development Board
- Greater Calvary Human Service Board
- Children’s Advocacy Center Board
- Cambridge Springs Prison
- Erie County Prison
Heather Evans
Board Member | Erie, PA
Professional Experience
- Human Resource Manager, Port Erie Plastics
Education
- Society for Human Resources Professionals Certified Professional Credential (SHRM)
- Professional in Human Resources Credential (PHR)
- Master of Business Administration, Gannon University
- Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, The Pennsylvania State University
Volunteer and Community Service
- Human Resource Roundtable Member at the Manufacturer’s Association
- Vice President of the Board of Directors for the Autism Society for Northwestern Pennsylvania
- Former Member of the Society of Human Resource Management, Local Chapter HRMA
- Former Member of the Pennsylvania Association of Notaries (2004-2008)
Jamie Evens
Board Member | Port Allegany, PA
Professional Experience
- Regional Director, Hospitality and Operations, UPMC North Central Region
Education
- Master of Business Administration, Marist College
- Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Marketing, Indiana University of PA
- Society for Human Resource Management - Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
Volunteer and Community Service
- Lector and Eucharistic Minister, St. Mary Roman Catholic Church
- Former Board Member and Treasurer, NW Pennsylvania AHEC
- Former Board Member and Treasurer, Potter County Education Council
- Former Board Member, NC Pennsylvania Workforce Investment/Workforce Solutions
- Board Member and President, Port Allegany Youth Basketball Association
- High School Girls' Varsity Basketball Coach
Jennifer Gesing
Board Member | Warren, PA
Professional Experience
- Executive Director of Beacon Light Behavioral Health System
Education
- Master of Education, St. Bonaventure University
- Bachelor of Arts in Communications Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA
Volunteer and Community Service
- Warren County CJAB
- Warren County Probation Association
- Previous Member Warren County Chamber of Business and Industry - Chamber Operations Committee
- Previous Member United Fund of Warren County
- Previous Member Chautauqua Tapestry
- Graduate Leadership Warren County
Amanda Hetrick
Board Member | Tionesta, PA
Professional Experience
- Superintendent, Forest Area School District
Education
- Letter of Eligibility Westminster College, New Wilmington, PA
- Secondary Principal Certification Edinboro University, Edinboro, PA
- Master's Degree in Educational Administration Edinboro University, Edinboro, PA
- Secondary English Education Certification Edinboro University, Edinboro, PA
- Bachelor's Degree in English Allegheny College, Meadville, PA
Volunteer and Community Service
- Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Pennsylvania Association for Rural and Small Schools
- Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators National Association for Elementary and Secondary Principals
Greg Mahon
Board Member | Harrisburg, PA
Professional Experience
- Deputy Chief of Staff to Sen. Kim Ward, President Pro Tempore, Senate of Pennsylvania
Education
- Associate of Science in Business Administration, The Pennsylvania State University
- Bachelor of Science in Public Policy, The Pennsylvania State University
Volunteer and Community Service
- Chairman, Lower Allen Township Recreation and Parks Board
- Past President and Coach, Cedar Cliff Youth Softball Association
- Past Coach, Fusion F.C. Soccer Club
- Past Instructor, Junior Achievement
Kimberly Rees
Board Member | Austin, PA
Professional Experience
- Superintendent, Austin Area School District
Education
- Ed.D. in Education Leadership, California University of PA
- Letter of Eligibility, Edinboro University
- K-12 Principal Certification, Edinboro University
- Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Gannon University
Volunteer and Community Service
- Former Board Member, Educational Consortium of the Upper Allegheny (ECUA)
Amy Shields
Board Member | Kane, PA
Professional Experience
- Executive Director, Allegheny Hardwood Utilization Group, Kane, PA
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Accounting, Indiana University of PA
Volunteer and Community Service
- Member of the Pennsylvania Hardwoods Development Council
- Member of the State Implementation Committee for the PA Sustainable Forestry Initiative
- Board member and past treasurer for the Lumber Heritage Region
- Member of the Allegheny Forest Alliance
- Member of the PA Project Learning Tree advisory committee
- Past president, secretary, and treasurer of the St. Marys Public Library
Kat Thompson
Board Member | Oil City, PA
Professional Experience
Membership & Education Manager, Venango Area Chamber of Commerce
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Spring Arbor University
Volunteer and Community Service
Board Member – Pennsylvania Association of Chamber Professionals (PACP)
Board Member – Friends of Oil Creek State Park
Co-Chair – Organization Committee, Oil City Main Street Program
Youth Committee, Pennsylvania Workforce Development Board (PA WDB)
Counselor Advisory Committee, Venango Technology Center
Membership Committee, Future Leaders’ and Entrepreneurs’ Exchange (FLEX) Past VP/President
Ambassador – Be Here Venango
Holli Wolfe
Board Member | Titusville, PA
Professional Experience
- Associate Vice President of Operations, Titusville Area Hospital
Education
- Master of Science in Health Administration, University of St. Francis
- Board-certified in Healthcare Administration as a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives
- Bachelor of Science in Radiology, Clarion University
Volunteer and Community Service
- Board Member, Bridge Builders Forest County Community Foundation
- Board Member, VNA Alliance
- Board Member, Greater Titusville Development Foundation
- Forest County Children and Youth Services Advisory Committee
Board Emeritus Members
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Dr. Richard “Dick” McDowell
Bradford, PA
Professional Experience
- President Emeritus, University of Pittsburgh-Bradford, Bradford, PA
- Former Associate Professor of Biology, University of Pittsburgh-Bradford, Bradford PA
Education
- B.S. Biology - High Point University (NC)
- M.S. Biology - St. Louis University
- Ph.D. Biology - St. Louis University
- Honorary Doctorate, High Point University (NC)
Volunteer and Community Service
- Former Board Member, Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC)
- Founding Trustees of the Educational Consortium of the Upper Allegheny
- Pitt-Bradford Alumni Association Teaching Excellence Award
- Athletic Hall of Fame, University of Pittsburgh-Bradford
Ed Pitchford
Boalsburg, PA
Professional Experience
- Former President and Chief Executive Officer, UPMC Cole
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Pennsylvania State University
Volunteer and Community Service
- Former Board Member, Educational Consortium of the Upper Allegheny (ECUA)
- Former Board Member, Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC)
- Community Volunteer, Pennsylvania State University
Hon. Mary Jo White
Oil City, PA
Professional Experience
- Member of the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 21st District from 1997 to 2013
- Former Corporate Secretary and Vice-President for Environmental/Government Affairs for Quaker State Oil Corp
- Former Public Defender for Venango County, Pennsylvania
Education
- Bachelor of Arts, Quincy University
- Juris Doctor, University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Volunteer and Community Service
- Former Board Member, Educational Consortium of the Upper Allegheny (ECUA)
- Former Board Member, Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC)
- Former Trustee Emerita for the Board of Trustees for the University of Pittsburgh
- Former University of Pittsburgh Public Health Board of Visitors
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