Board & Staff

Nina Reese is the Founder and Principal Designer of Reese & Co. Design Group, LLC (RCo), a Carlisle-based interior design firm. With over two decades of experience in both design and commercial banking, Nina brings a distinctive blend of creativity and business acumen to every endeavor. Guided by faith, integrity, and a commitment to excellence and growth, she leads RCo through its signature Total Life Aesthetic™ philosophy, designing environments that reflect clients’ values and aspirations while enhancing their daily lives. Beyond her professional work, Nina is deeply devoted to community service and currently serves in board, committee, and/or volunteer capacities with Leadership Cumberland, Wheels for Women, YWCA of Carlisle & Cumberland County, and Greenlight Operation where she combines her strategic insight and passion for people to advance meaningful impact.

Executive Director, Pennsylvania Outdoor Recreation Association

Ashley is the Marketing Manager at Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation (CAEDC). She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Central Penn College and has over ten years of marketing experience. As the Marketing Manager, she is responsible for marketing strategy, research, advertising, campaign activation, product development, and tourism grant promotion and administration. Ashley has been with CAEDC since June 2008 and is an LC Alumni and the Chair of LC's Curriculum Committee.

Manager, SEK, CPAs & Advisors

Jay is the Health & Wellness / Membership Director at the Carlisle Family YMCA. He holds a Sports and Exercise Science Degree and an Athletic Coaching Minor from Gannon University in Erie, PA. Jay was voted onto the board by the 2020 Leadership Cumberland class. He also serves as the Pennsylvania State Chair for the United States Handball Association. He is from Western PA but currently resides in Carlisle.

Regional Vice President, Members 1st Federal Credit Union

Sarah is an experienced accounting manager at Playa Bowls in Carlisle, Camp Hill, and Harrisburg, with 18 years in the accounting field. A lifelong resident of Carlisle, she comes from a family with deep roots in the area, dating back to the Civil War. Sarah is passionate about giving back to her community, following in the footsteps of generations before her. She serves as a board member for both Kiwanis of Carlisle and the South Middleton Youth Baseball Association (SMYBA). In 2024, Sarah graduated from Leadership Cumberland, further strengthening her commitment to local leadership and community involvement. Outside of work and service, Sarah enjoys vacationing at Raystown Lake and Stone Harbor, NJ. She is married to Greg, who works at Molly Pitcher Brewing, and they have a son, Matthieu, an avid golfer and baseball player.

John serves as the Vice President for Admissions & Secondary Schools at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. John’s focus with the University is to expand partnerships with secondary schools and build enrollment for the undergraduate classes at the university. He has an extensive background in public education as a teacher, school principal, Associate Superintendent, and Superintendent. John serves on the Jr. Leadership committee. He resides in Carlisle with his wife Colleen. Their daughter Allie is married and is a practicing Doctor of Audiology in West Virginia. Their son Kevin is an insurance agent at the Strickler Agency in Carlisle.

Barrie Ann is the Vice President of Development & Communications for Safe Harbour. She earned both her bachelor’s degree in government administration and her master’s degree in public administration from Shippensburg University. She has worked in the nonprofit sector for over 30 years. Barrie Ann is the Secretary of the Carlisle Kiwanis Club, Chair of the Carlisle Chamber’s Foundation Board, a member of the Carlisle Chamber of Commerce Board, and a member of the Shippensburg University Alumni Association Board. She was the recipient of the West Shore Chamber's Shining Star Luminary Award, given Shippensburg University’s Distinguished Alumni Award, named the inaugural recipient of Leadership Cumberland’s Denver Award, and awarded the Persimmon award from the YWCA of Carlisle & Cumberland County. She and her husband, Joseph, have been writing a Fine Arts newspaper column since 2013. Together they have two adult children and five cats.

Preeti is the Branch Executive Officer with Orrstown Bank. She also serves on the Board for Girls on the Run. She resides in Enola with her husband Supriyo, two daughters Amaya and Kaya, and her two Yorkie boys Cesar and Maximus. She loves running, cooking, all things animals, and travel. In her spare time, she teaches Indian cooking classes at home.

Michelle Loomis is a Director of Development for the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation and has been with them since 2019. In her role, Michelle works to identify needs and to secure gifts for UPMC Hillman Cancer Centers across Central PA, the Magee Women’s Service line as well as UPMC Carlisle hospital. Michelle serves as vice-chair of Leadership Cumberland’s Development Committee and co-chair for the Carlisle Chamber’s EPIC committee. Michelle is a proud graduate of LC in 2021, #2021BestClassEver.

Michelle is a native to Central PA and has worked in the nonprofit community for the last 9 years, including the role of Manager of Leadership Giving and Affinity Groups for United Way of The Capital Region. She received her BA in Liberal Arts from Immaculata College. Thanks to her family's commitment to volunteering, Michelle has deep appreciation for serving nonprofits both in a paid position and as a volunteer. Michelle is an active member of DayBreak Church in Mechanicsburg and currently serves as a vocalist on their worship team and a member on the GC5k race committee. Michelle lives in Dillsburg with her husband Scott and two daughters, Presley and Sydney. In her spare time you can see her on the cheering her daughters on with field hockey and musical theater.

Director, Human Resources at Carlisle Construction Materials

Sherry Mauch is the Director of Perioperative & Surgical Services at UPMC, where she oversees the daily surgical operations at UPMC West Shore & UPMC Carlisle. With a strong background in nursing and surgery, Sherry has been instrumental in expanding surgical services within UPMC, specifically within Cumberland County. She has over 15 years of leadership experience in surgical services. She earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Penn State University, and a master’s degree in healthcare administration from Walden University. She has also earned a Certified Nurse in the Operating Room (CNOR) and Certified Surgical Services Management (CSSM) accreditations. She is also actively involved in Street Feet, a community initiative which provides foot care and shoes to the homeless communities in the Dauphin and Cumberland Counties. Sherry is a 2025 graduate of the Leadership Cumberland.

Attorney, Rice Park Law

Safronia Perry is the CEO of S. Perry Consulting & Coaching LLC and former Executive Director of nonprofit, Hope Station. She launched her business in July of 2023. She works for businesses of color and women-owned businesses, nonprofit organizations, and political candidates. She attended the OIC of Carlisle, Academy of Medical Arts and Business in Harrisburg, University of Phoenix, took classes through Messiah College, and graduated from Leadership Cumberland in 2018. She previously served as a commissioner for the Carlisle Human Relations Commission, president of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission Advisory Council, member of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission Inter-Task Force, board member of Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland and Perry Counties, member of Heart Soul committee, and member of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Harrisburg Chapter. She is also a board member of the PA Humanities Council and serves as a council member for the borough of Carlisle. Her greatest accomplishment is being the mother of 2 adult sons, a daughter in love, and the grandmother of a grandson and granddaughter.

Devon Sprenkle is Executive Director for American Heart Association of South Central PA. She has more than ten years of experience in fundraising, development, marketing, and communications. In addition to her role with Leadership Cumberland, Devon serves on the board for the West Shore Chamber of Commerce. Devon earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Penn State.

Justin Witmer works as Vice President Commercial Services at F&M Trust. Justin brings more than 15 years of business development, sales lead generation, prospect development, and client relationship management experience to this role in the Capital Region business community. Justin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Information Systems from Messiah College. He resides in Dillsburg with his wife, and five children. Justin is actively engaged in the local community. He serves on the Board of Directors for Leadership Cumberland and recently served on Cumberland Area Economic Developments Tourism Grant Committee.