Judge Dudley N. Anderson
Court of Common Pleas for
Lycoming County

Dudley is currently one of five Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for Lycoming County.  It is his 10^th  year on the bench.  Prior to being elected Judge in 1997, he was in private practice for twenty-two years primarily with the firm of Anderson and Mathers.  He has had extensive civic and charitable experience including terms a President of the Lycoming Unit of the American Cancer Society and President of the Williamsport-Lycoming Foundation.  He presently serves on the Pennsylvania State Trial Judges Judicial Ethics Committee.

Neil G. Armstrong
Executive Vice President/COO
Susquehanna Health System

Neil is the Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Office, Susquehanna Health, located in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.  He has been with the Health System since 1985 and in his current position since 1996; and is directly responsible for Divine Providence Hospital, Muncy Valley Hospital and the Skilled Nursing Unit, Susquehanna Home Care and Hospice, the management of a 182-bed nursing home, and a 60-bed assisted living facility.  Neil is also a licensed Nursing Home Administrator.  Neil relocated to the Williamsport area in 1980 to work as a budget manager for the Brodart Company, a manufacturer and supplier of books, supplies and equipment to the library industry.  Prior to his Williamsport employment, Neil held various financial positions with J & J, Pennwalt Corporation and TRW.  Neil currently serves on the Board of Directors of Hope Enterprises as its past chairman and is chair of the Susquehanna Valley Rural Health Partnership.  He has served on the following boards; Lycoming County United Way, chairing the Strategic Planning Committee; and Susquehanna Regional Home Health Services.  In addition, he serves as a member of the Hospital Association of Pennsylvania’s Committee on Long Term Care and Small Hospitals Advisory Board.  Neil graduated from the Leadership Lycoming program in 1995 and served on the Selection Committee for three years and was a Community Advisor for two.  Neil is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives and the American College of Health care Administrators. Neil received his B.S. in Accounting  from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke in 1971, and his Masters in Business Administration from Wilkes University with a minor in Healthcare Administration in 1997.

Geoffrey S. Arthur
Executive Director
Valley Prevention Services
Past President 2002-2005
Co-Chair, Youth Development Task Force

Geoff has worked full time in the substance abuse treatment and prevention field since 1981.  He is co-chair of LCHIC’s Youth Development Task Force and was Vice President and President of the Coalition.  Over the past 15 years the majority of his career has been focused on substance abuse prevention.  He has served as Executive Director of Valley Prevention Services since its founding in 1991.  Valley Prevention Services is a non-profit organization that provides substance abuse prevention services in Lycoming and Clinton Counties with offices in Williamsport and Lock Haven.  Geoff has served on numerous task forces and coalitions in both counties over the last decade.  He is also the past president of two statewide organizations; The Pennsylvania Driving Under the Influence Association and the Pennsylvania Prevention Directors Association.  Geoff has a BA in Psychology from Mansfield University and a Masters of Public Administration from Marywood University.

Dr. James Campbell
President
Hope Enterprises
Co-Chair Business Strategy Group

Jim has worked with people with disabilities for over thirty years beginning as a Special Education Teacher in 1970.  He is currently the President of Hope Enterprises; an agency designed to provide programs and services to children and adults with disabilities.  Prior to that, he served as the Director of Student Services for BLAST Intermediate Unit # 17 and the Supervisor of Special Education for the Williamsport Area School District.  Jim presently serves as a Board Member for the Leadership Lycoming Program and the Pennsylvania Association of Rehabilitation Facilities. He also serves on the Divine Providence Hospital Patient Safety Committee and the STEP Transportation Advisory Committee.  Jim received his B. S. in Elementary/Special Education from Mansfield University, M.Ed. in Special Education from Bloomsburg University, and Doctorate in Educational Administration from Pennsylvania State University.  Jim and his wife Bethann are parents of three children, Alex, Sarah, and Annie.

Dominic J. Cavallaro
Superintendent
Montoursville School District

Dominic comes to us from the Cumberland Valley School District where he was Director of Administrative Systems from 2004, and Principal from 1997-20047.  He is a graduate of Mansfield University and received his Master of Education from Temple University.  He is a member of the Pennsylvania School Boards Association, Pennsylvania Association of Supervision and Curriculum Developers, and National Association of Secondary School Principals.  He enjoys sailing, boating, sports and working construction.

John Comerford
Director of Blue Cross PA/Western Region
Blue Cross of NEPA
President, LCHIC

John is President of the Lycoming County Health Improvement Coalition.  He has been involved in healthcare for more than 20 years.  A Northeastern Pennsylvania native and 1976 Penn State graduate in business and economics, he presently serves as Director of Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s Western Region.  This region encompasses Lycoming, Clinton, Tioga and Sullivan counties.  John has spent the last 15 years leading managed healthcare plans that put a premium on wellness, prevention and disease management.  He joined Blue Cross in 1998 after having served as Vice President of the Alexander and Alexander Benefit Services, Charlotte, North Carolina.  He rose to that honor after accepting positions of responsibility with Prudential Insurance’s Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Allentown offices.  Earlier in his career he served as a regional group manager with Prudential Health Care System, Charlotte, North Carolina. John lives in Loyalsock Township with his wife Lydia and their two children.  He belongs to St. Ann’s parish and serves on the Board of Directors for the Lycoming County United Way. He is a lifelong supporter of the Boy Scouts of America.  He also has coached youth baseball teams for many years.

Tana G. DeWire
Executive Director, LCHIC

Tana comes to Williamsport from Southcentral Pennsylvania.  A native of the Hershey/Harrisburg area, Tana has over 20 years association management experience working for such groups as the Pennsylvania Medical Society and the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors. She served as Foundation Director for the PA Realtors Education Foundation and served on the Nationwide Association of Realtors Committees. She is a graduate of Temple and Pennsylvania State Universities, and holds an MBA degree with a marketing emphasis.  She is a member of Who’s Who of American Women; Sterling Who’s Who, the Association of MBA Executives and the American Society of Association Executives.  She is a licensed life/health and accident/casualty insurance agent and is licensed as a school director in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.  She lives in Hughesville with her husband, Phil, Retired State Police Major for the PA Bureau of Liquor Control.

Anne M. Doerr
Director
Lycoming-Clinton Head Start

Anne has been the Director of Lycoming-Clinton Head Start since 1982.  She has leadership and administration of Head Start programs with over 100 staff and child enrollment of 400.  She was a successful applicant for competitive Head Start expansion and quality improvement grants.  She received her M.Ed. degree from Temple University in 1968.  She is a current member of LCHIC’s Children’s Task Force and past member of LCHIC’s Preventive Care Task Force.  She currently serves on the PA Head Start Association Board of Directors; the Preschool Collaborative Williamsport Area School District; Clinton County Childcare Initiative; Lycoming County Childcare Planning Team and CIU Even Start Steering Committee.  Anne lives in Loganton, PA.

Derrick Duff
President
Mid-State Occupational
Health Services, Inc.

Derrick has been active with LCHIC since July 1997.  Derrick owns his own healthcare business, Mid-State Occupational Health Services, Inc. and has spent over 20 years in the healthcare industry working in both direct patient care and administration for Muncy Valley Hospital and Jersey Shore Hospitals.  Derrick has been very active in the community serving on various Boards of Directors including the Jersey Shore Chamber of Commerce and the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce.  He is also involved in the Clinton County Economic Partnership and has served as a member of the Board of the Williamsport Area Health Care Federal Credit Union.  Derrick is married, has children and lives in Hughesville.

Mark D. Egly
Administrator/Lycoming County
Children & Youth Services
Co-Chair, Youth Development
Task Force
Vice President, LCHIC

Mark was appointed Administrator of Lycoming County Children and Youth Services in March 2003.  Prior to this, he served as Administrator of YMCA Child Care Services for four years, and Administrator of Lycoming Child Care Services for fourteen years.  In his current position, Mark is responsible for the programs and services that work to ensure the safety, permanency and well-being of Lycoming County’s children, birth to eighteen.  Mark served eight years on the board of the Pennsylvania Child Care Association (PACCA), six years on Picture Rocks Borough Council and is completing his second four year term on the East Lycoming School Board, four years as President.  Mark is co-chair of the Youth Development Task Force and also serves on a number of other committees, task forces and work groups..  Mark and his family reside in Picture Rocks.

Donna Ferrell
Director
Department of Public Welfare

Donna is a life long resident of Muncy. She graduated from Bloomsburg University with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology/Anthropology with a minor in Psychology.  She began her employment at the Lycoming County Assistance Office in February 1980 as an Intake Caseworker until her promotion to Supervisor.  She was also the County Training Supervisor for twelve years, then being promoted to Manager in 2004.  She has been an intricate part of many statewide workgroups regarding Public Welfare policy, procedures and corrective action.

Diane Glenwright
Executive Director, YWCA
Treasurer, LCHIC

Diane is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Science in Finance. She was employed with Susquehanna Health System for sixteen years and was appointed Executive Director of the YWCA of North Central PA in November 2002. She is a graduate of the Leadership Lycoming program and has served on various community boards. Currently, she is on the boards of the Lycoming County Health Improvement Coalition, serves as Treasurer,  and Valley View Nursing Center, where she is the Treasurer.  She is also a recipient of the Robert Sheldon Award for Sustained Excellence from HFMA.  Diane is a member of the Finance, Bylaws, Nominating and Personnel Committees of the YWCA of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Council, Inc.  She lives in Muncy, PA with her husband and five children.

Charles F. Greevy, III
Attorney
Secretary, LCHIC

Skip has been a private and public lawyer in Pennsylvania since 1969, with office located in Williamsport.  Since 1976 he has been Solicitor for the Lycoming County Children and Youth Agency, the Lycoming-Clinton County MHMR Program, the Lycoming County Planning Commission, and the Loyalsock Township Board of Supervisors since 1995.  He has been a member of the American Bar Association and the Pennsylvania Bar Association since 1970, serves on the governing Board of Directors for the PBA and  is a Director of PBA Council for Solo and Small Firm Section, a board member of the Pennsylvania Children & Youth Solicitors and the Pennsylvania Child Abuse Committee.  A member of the Board of Directors of the Lycoming Law Association from 1988-1999, he served as President in 1998.  A native of Williamsport, he attended Williamsport public schools, graduated from Denison University, Granville, Ohio in 1966, and received his Jurist Doctor Degree from the Dickinson School of Law, Carlisle, Pennsylvania in 1969. Skip has served on the Board of the Harry Plankenhorn Foundation since 1985, and as its President since 1998.  A member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Williamsport, he served on its Church Council as Vice President.  Mr. Greevy lives in Williamsport with his wife, Gloria and they have two children, Chad and Megan, both teachers.

Captain Kenneth Hill
Pennsylvania State Police

Ken currently serves as the Commanding Officer of Troop F, Montoursville. Troop F has eight stations covering nine counties in North Central Pa. Ken has been a member of the State Police for over 26 years. He has extensive experience in criminal investigation, narcotics, and previously commanded Troop P, Wyoming. Ken I s a veteran of the USMC, a graduate of Northwester University School of Police Staff and Command and the FBI National Academy. Ken has lived in Lycoming County for 25 years and is married to Debbie Antonetti-Hill. They are parents of four children.

Carolyn Hawk
Child Care Director
YMCA Child Care Services
Co-Chair, Children's Task Force
Co-Chair, Children's Health & Wellness Task Force 

Carolyn is the Child Care Director for the Williamsport YMCA.  She has 16 years of experience in many aspects of the child care field from direct care to administration.  Carolyn is a Director on the Pennsylvania School Age Child Care Alliance, the Central Susquehanna Association for the Education of Young Children, and the Campbell Street Community Center.  She also serves on advisory boards for Head Start, the Lycoming Career and Technical Center, and the Williamsport High School.  Carolyn is a member of the Newberry Lioness Club where she served as president and treasurer. She also volunteers as a review panel member for the Lycoming County United Way.  Carolyn is a graduate of Lycoming College with a BA degree in sociology and elementary education certification.  She resides in Cogan Station with her husband and two daughters.

Robert A. Hormell
Retired
Co-Chair, Business Strategy Group

Bob is now retired.  Before retirement he was the Assistant Director of SEDA-Cog and has been involved in its development from an initial staff of 14 and a budget of $300,000 to a complete regional development and service organization with over 90 employees and a budget of $7 million. A native of Western Pennsylvania, Bob attended the Indiana University of PA where he earned a BA in Economics and Urban and Regional Planning.  He holds his Master of Urban Planning Degree from the University of Illinois.  He worked for the Indiana County and Campaign County Regional Planning Commissions and has been involved in a wide range of community organizations including the PA Rural Development Council, the Pennsylvania Rural Leadership Program and the Presbyterian Homes Board of Trustees.  He is a Board member of Omega Bank and Omega Financial Corporation and is President of the Central PA Forum for the Future.

Gary S. Hutchinson
Director
Lycoming County Department of Public Safety

Gary is Director of Lycoming County Department of Public Safety and has held that position since 1989.  Mr. Hutchinson is responsible for the overall operations of the Department which employs 35 staff and has an operating budget of approximately $5 Million.  Mr. Hutchinson develops long range planning efforts for 9-1-1 Communications, Emergency Management Agency, Emergency Medical Services, Hazardous Materials and Homeland Security Divisions.  Mr. Hutchinson received his education at Lock Haven University with a Bachelor of Science Degree.  He is active in United Way, South Williamsport Youth Commission, AYSO Soccer/Pop Warner Football Coach, and South Williamsport Gridiron Club.

Dr. Kathleen R. Kelley
Superintendent
Williamsport Area School District

Dr. Kathleen R. Kelley is the superintendent of schools of the Williamsport Area School District.  In her over thirty years in public education, she has served as a classroom teacher, reading specialist, reading supervisor, elementary principal, assistant superintendent, and superintendent.  Dr. Kelley has earned a B.S. degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, a M.Ed. from California University of Pennsylvania, and a Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh.  Dr. Kelley serves on several local, state and national boards.  She is a member of the American Association of School Administrators Governing Board, President-Elect of the Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators, and an ex-officio member of the James V. Brown Library. Dr. Kelley is a native of western Pennsylvania and has recently moved to Williamsport Area School District.  She is married to James E. Kelley, Esq., and has one daughter, Nicole.

Douglas Koszalka
District Executive Director
PA Department of Health
Northcentral District

Doug is the District Executive Director for the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Northcentral District. Before his appointment he was the District Business Manager fro the Northwest District, PA Department of Health, Jackson Center, PA. Prior to that, he had served as the Administrative Officer for Venango County Mental Health/Mental Retardation, and Director of Domestic Relations for Venango County. He is a graduate of Allegheny College with a Bachelor of Science in Economics.

Gerald A. (Arnie) Kriner
Executive Assistant
Senator Roger Madigan
Chair, Rural Health Task Force

Arnie has worked for Senator Roger Madigan for the past 19 years.  Prior to that, Arnie worked as a Public Information Writer for the House Republican Caucus in Harrisburg.  He is a graduate of Williamsport Area Community College (now Penn College), with an Associate of Arts Degree in General Studies.  In 1984, he graduated with a BA in Political Science from Mansfield University. Arnie serves as the Senator’s alternate on the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Council Advisory Committee and has served on the Tioga County Development Corporation’s Youth Leadership Program Committee.  He is a mentor in the Leadership Lycoming Adult Program and serves on the Leadership Lycoming Youth Leadership Curriculum Committee.

 Eric R. Linhardt
Lycoming County
District Attorney

Eric is currently the Lycoming County District Attorney. He began his legal career at the Lycoming County Public Defender’s Office. He then worked as a civil trial attorney with the Williamsport law firm of Mitchell, Mitchell, Gray & Gallagher before opening his own practice in 1995. Eric’s practice concentrated in the area of criminal defense in state and federal courts. Before being elected District Attorney, Eric also acted as guardian ad litem through the Lycoming-Clinton Joinder Board, representing nearly all of the dependent children of Lycoming County in court proceedings. He received his bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and Political Science from Union College in Schenectady, New York, and his law degree from the George Washington University in Washington, D.C.

Shea Madden
Executive Director
West Branch Drug & Alcohol Abuse Commission

Shea has worked full-time in the substance abuse field since 1995.  Shea is presently the Executive Director of The West Branch Drug & Alcohol Abuse Commission where she has been employed since 1997.  The Commission is a private, non-profit human service agency dedicated to serving the alcohol and other drug treatment/prevention needs of Lycoming and Clinton counties.  Shea currently serves as a member of LCHIC’s Substance Abuse Task Force.  She is also a member of the Pennsylvania Association of County Drug and Alcohol Administrators (PACDAA) Executive Committee.  Shea serves on numerous task forces and work groups in both Lycoming and Clinton counties, as well as at the state level.  Shea has a BA in Sociology from The Pennsylvania State University.

Timothy J. Mahoney
Director of Treatment
Lycoming County Prison

Tim has been employed in County Corrections’ field since 1975.  He is currently the Director of Treatment of the Lycoming County Prison/Pre Release Center.  The County Prison accepts more than 2000 commitments each year.  He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Lycoming United Way and is the Chairman of its Community Building Committee.  He holds a Master’s Degree from Eastern Kentucky University after earning a Bachelor’s Degree from Lock Haven State College (University).

Dr. Beth McMahon
Professor
Lock Haven University
Past LCHIC President 1999-2002
Chair, Nominating Committee

Beth has been active in many facets of community health education and community health improvement for over 14 years.  She has been active with LCHIC since its inception, representing SHS and currently Lock Haven University.  She chaired the Preventive Task Force for 4 years.  She has authored numerous public health and research articles in local, state and national publications and has presented at each of these levels at conferences, workshops and training.  Beth is a native of Williamsport and has served as a public school teacher, community health worker, and hospital administrator as the Director of the Women’s Health Center and the Community Health Improvement Department.  She is currently a professor at Lock Haven University and an adjunct professor for Penn State and Mansfield Universities.  In 1995 she was named the American Business Woman of the Year and was voted Volunteer of the Year in 1996 by the American Heart Association.  Beth has served on numerous task forces and boards in the last two decades, including the South Williamsport School Board, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Wise Option of Women, The Women’s Health Advisory Board, the Adolescent Advisory Board Preventing Teen Pregnancy, the American Heart Association, the Collegent Outcome/Assessment Team and LCHIC.  She received her BS in Health and Physical Education, her MS in Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Primary Preventive Healthcare from East Stroudsburg University and her Ph.D. from Penn State University.  Beth is currently the immediate past President of LCHIC.

 Rosann Pelleschi
Director Funds Distribution &
Community Building
Lycoming County United Way

Rosann as the Director of Funds Distribution and Agency Relations, manages all aspects of planning and training volunteers for agency allocations and fund distribution process throughout the year. She is responsible for distribution of over $1 Million in funds annually to those outcome based programs meeting an identified community need. As the Director of Community Building she works throughout the Community to form collaborative efforts to meet specified community needs. Rosann initiated the Coordinated Services Task Force giving all non-profit agencies the venue to work together to meet the needs of individuals who are in dire need of help. She works with agencies to coordinate individual help for individuals. She manages the administration of State Homeless Assistance (HAP) and Federal FEMA programs which inincldes management of state grant funds, staff support for the local HAP/FEMA Board. Rosann is the State representative on the Statewide Homeless Assistance Advisory Board and many other boards throughout the State.

 Carey Plummer
President/CEO
Jersey Shore Hospital

Information Pending

Ann Marie Phillips
Co-Owner
Phillips Supply House
Past President 1997-1999

Ann Marie has been with the LCHIC since its beginning in 1994.  Ann Marie co-owns Phillips Supply House with her husband, Birch and son Trey. She serves on the Boards of  the Pennsylvania College Foundation, Leadership Lycoming, the Board of James V. Brown Library and the Board of Hope Enterprises.   Ann is also very active and involved in education issues through her association with the Education Committee of the Chamber.  She served as President of LCHIC from 1997-1999.

William R. Ramsey
Principal
Muncy School District
Co-Chair, Wellness Committee

James W. Redka, M.D.
Susquehanna Health System
Co-Chair, CAHA

Jim was awarded his B.S., Summa cum Laude by Penn State University and went on to earn his M.D. at Thomas Jefferson University in 1972.  After a year’s residency in Family Medicine at Wilmington Medical Center, Delaware, he joined the United States Air Force Medical Corps with service in Greece, emerging as Captain in 1975.  Thereafter, he completed his Family Practice residency at the University of Rochester, New York.  He was engaged in Family Practice in Picture Rocks, PA from 1977 to 1979. Since 1979 Dr. Redka has been a leadership member of Cornerstone Family Health.  Dr. Redka was the founder of Lycoming County Hospice and is a member of the Christian Medical Society.  He is past President of the Lycoming County Medical Society. Dr. Redka also teaches in the residency program at Susquehanna Health System Dr. Redka is married and has six children.  He is a member and elder of Lycoming Centre Presbyterian Church and enjoys singing in “Lighthouse” men’s quartet at the church. He currently co-chairs the CAHA Task Force.

Daphne L. Ross
Superintendent
Montgomery Area School District

Daphne has been Superintendent for the Montgomery School District since 2004. Prior to this appointment she was Montgomery Middle/High School Principal from 2002-2004, Montgomery Middle School Principal/Special Education Coordinator from 2002-2003.  She also was Intermediate School Principal at Lewisburg Area School District and Elementary Principal for Line Mountain School District.  She received her Masters in Education from Bucknell university, her Bachelors of Science Degree from Lebanon Valley College.  Ms. Ross was also involved as a Varsity Track Coach and Swimming Instructor. She was selected as the 1996 Outstanding Young Educator by the Mifflinburg Area Jaycees.  She is a member of the Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators, Pennsylvania School Boards Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Board Member, Economics Pennsylvania and Montgomery Lions Club.

 Renee Sluzalis
Executive Director
Center for Independent Living
of North Central PA
Co-Chair, Children’s Health &
Wellness Task Force
Jersey Shore Hospital

Information Pending

 Melodie Russell
Executive Director
The Center

Mrs. Russell in September 2007 was awarded the position of Executive Director of The Campbell Street Family, Youth and Community Association. Melodie has worked in the human service field for over thirteen years in various capacities. She worked at White Deer Run Treatment Facility for over a decade, first as a technician and in recent years as a substance abuse therapist. Mrs. Russell earned her Certified Addictions Counselor Diplomat (CACD) during her tenure as a therapist. Melodie is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Human Services with a specialization in Counseling Studies at Capella University. She is expected to graduate in 2009. Melodie received her Master’s in Human Services from Lincoln University in 2006. Mrs. Russell is currently involved with several civic and community organizations. She has been on the Board of Directors of Transition Living Center for over eight years. Recently, Melodie has been asked to serve on the Penn State Cooperative Extension Board. Melodie resides in South Williamsport with her husband Charles and their dog “Baby”.

Chris Smith
Highway Safety Specialist
Comprehensive Highway Safety Program
Chair – Safe Communities Task Force

Chris is a highway safety specialist with the Lycoming Comprehensive Highway Safety Program, providing services for Bradford, Lycoming and Tioga counties.  Chris is also a Certified Prevention Specialist through the Pennsylvania Chemical Abuse Certification Board (PCABC).  She has been in prevention education for 25 years, which includes West Branch Drug & Alcohol Abuse Commission and North Central Sight Services.  Chris is a member of the Board and past regional chair of the Pennsylvania Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Association.  She is a current member of the Penn DOT Driver Safety Task Force, the Tioga County Partnership, and the Lycoming County DUI Advisory Council.  She is a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician.  Chris earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in both English and Art from Mansfield State University.

Dr. J. Morris Smith
Shepherd of the Streets
Lycoming County

Morris is Shepherd of the Streets for Lycoming County, a ministry sponsored by the United Churches of Lycoming County.  He is also Permanent Deacon for Church of the Annunciation in Williamsport.  His ministry has spanned forty-six years with pastoral and academic offices in Texas, New York and Pennsylvania. Dr. Smith holds a Bachelor and Masters degree in Religious Education, A Master of Arts in Theology degree, and a Doctor of Theology degree in Pastoral Counseling.  He has taught in various locations and denominational venues in the United States and Canada, as well as India, Malaysia, Singapore and Spain.  He serves on the Board of Lycoming-Clinton Counties Mental Health and Mental Retardation, is a member of North Central Interagency Council, the Family Housing Alliance and the United Way HAP/FEMA committee, and the Williamsport Interagency Task Force.  He is a charter member of the American Association of Christian Counselors and a member of the International Order of St. Luke, The Physician.

Sarah D. Smith
Director
Family Life Services

Sarah was recently promoted from Clinical Director to Program Director with Family Life Services, Upper Susquehanna.  Sarah has worked with Diakon Family Life Services since 2004 overseeing clinical operations in Williamsport, Berwick and Lewisburg outpatient mental health and substance abuse programs.  She earned her MSW degree in Clinical/Administration from the abuse programs. She earned her MSW degree in Clinical/Administration from the University of Maryland School of Social Work.  She is active in her church as the Children's Ministry Team Leader and member of the Coordinating Board, and is enthusiastic to work with LCHIC's Youth Development Task Force.

Janice Trapp
Director
James V. Brown Library

Janice is a graduate of Lock Haven University. She holds a Master’s Degree in Library Science from the University of Pittsburgh.  She worked her entire professional life at James V. Brown Library, first as a Reference Librarian and then as Consultant Librarian for the 11 county North Central Pennsylvania District Library headquartered at James V. Brown.  She has been the Library’s Director since 1980 also serving as Administrator of the Lycoming County Library System. Janice is on the Board of the Pennsylvania Library Association, Pennsylvania Humanities Council, and the Lycoming County Literacy Project. Janice is also a member of the Williamsport Rotary.  Her special interests include preschool services, older adult services and rural outreach.  She is the winner of the Pennsylvania Library Association Certificate of Merit, winner of American Library Association’s Sullivan Award for outstanding service to children. She will serve as President of the Pennsylvania Library Association in 2007.  She lives in Muncy, PA with one daughter, Ellen and four cats of various ages.

Sharon Waters
Dean Health Sciences
Pennsylvania College of Technology

Sharon is newly appointed to the Dean’s position effective July 1, 2007.  Prior to the Dean’s position, Ms. Waters was Director of Counseling, Career and Disability Services at the College.  Prior to 1994 she was coordinator of the College’s New Options Program.  Her work with this program earned an Exemplary Vocational Education Program Award from the Pennsylvania Department of Education in 1991.  She began working for the College in 1985 and previously was an adolescent and family therapist for Lycoming County Children and Youth Services and a contract therapist for Tressler-Lutheran Services/Family and Children’s Services.  Ms. Waters is completing a dissertation toward her doctorate in higher education leadership from Touro University.  She earned her master’s degree in counselor education from PSU and her bachelor of social work degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Stephanie P. Young
Assistant Director for Community Development
City of Williamsport

Stephanie is the Assistant Director for the Community Development Department for the City of Williamsport and has held this position since 1997. She is responsible for administering federal and state grants for a wide variety of city programs.  Prior to employment with the City, Stephanie worked for Burns & Levinson, a large Boston law firm as a paralegal and Legal Recruitment Administrator.  She has a BA in English and in Communications from Ohio University and is a graduate of the Institute for Paralegal Training.  Stephanie served on the LCHIC Board of Directors from

 Last Update: 4.08.2008