Meet the Team
Our organization is comprised of dedicated and passionate staff and volunteer board members from our area school districts, industry, and nonprofit leaders.
Foundation Staff
Jeff Emanuel
Director
Jeff joined The Foundation in August of 2017. His diverse background as a Manager, Data Analyst, and Quality Analyst for organizations like Geisinger Health System, AASHTO, and Lockheed Martin provides a unique industry perspective. This coupled with his kids-first approach to life as a stay-at-home dad prior to his two children starting school, has made him appreciate the challenges of our area students, and how our local industries can partner with educators to ensure their future success. Jeff is a US Chamber of Commerce Education and Workforce Policy and Program Fellow and has a B.S. in Geo-Environmental Engineering from Penn State University, an M.B.A. from the University of Phoenix and Certificates of Progressive and Executive Leadership from Cornell University.
Foundation Board of Directors
Bruce Schlichter
Chair
Kawneer
Dean Girton
Treasurer
Girton Manufacturing
James Geffken
Benton School District
Wendy Kupsky
Berwick School District
Michelle Prybyla
Bloomsburg School District
Vacant
Columbia Montour Vo-Tech
Molly Nied
Danville School District
Joe Rasmus
Millville School District
Jeff Groshek
Vice-Chair
Central Columbia School District
Chris Stamatedes
Secretary
PPL Electric Utilities
Jim Becker
Southern Columbia School District
Chris Berleth
Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce
Kara Seesholtz
Central Susquehanna Community Foundation
Hope Lineman
Commonwealth University
Tina McDowell
Geisinger Health System
Sean Stabler
SEKISUI Kydex
School District Partners
School districts across Columbia and Montour counties partner with the Foundation on a variety of student programs. Connect with these districts here:
