Carol Allen is a local business person who operates an antique shop in Worcester. Earlier in her career, she was Director of Special Gifts at Centenary College and Associate Dean of Students where she was responsible for all aspects of planned giving and student life. Ms. Allen volunteers her time for the Worcester Historical Society and coordinates numerous animal rescue programs in our community. She is an avid antique car enthusiast.

John F. Brent is a practicing dentist in Harleysville. Dr. Brent is the past president of the Montgomery-Bucks Central Society, A Fellow of the International College of Dentists, and past Vice-President of the North Penn YMCA Board of Directors. He is a charter member of the Rotary Club of Harleysville and has also served as Rotary International District Governor. Dr. Brent is a member of the dental hygiene program advisory committee of Montgomery County Community College. In this capacity he serves as liaison to the Montgomery-Bucks Dental Society. He is also an active participant of the Montgomery County Oral Health Task Force.

Douglas Eschbach is Executive Director of the Indian Valley Senior Adult Activity Center in Souderton. Previously he worked in a personal care facility for adults with mental illness. In addition to his current responsibilities at the Senior Center, Mr. Eschbach teaches at Montgomery County Community College and works part time at Meadowood Retirement Community. He is currently participating in a certificate program in fundraising at the University of Pennsylvania. He is a member of the Indian Valley Arts Foundation, the Concert Sundaes Committee, Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Indian Valley Chamber of Commerce, and the campaign cabinet of the North Penn United Way.

Kathleen Fitzgerald is Executive Director of the North Penn Visiting Nurse Association. She earned degrees in nursing and business administration. She is the current President of the Greater North Penn Regional Collaborative for Health and Human Services and previously served in that capacity for the North Penn Long-term Care Consortium. She currently serves on the North Penn United Way’s Campaign Cabinet, the North Penn Regional Family Center and the Pennsylvania Home Care Association. She has been an adjunct instructor for Gwynedd Mercy College Center for Life Long Learning.

Karen A. Stout is the fourth president of Montgomery County Community College where she has served in that capacity since April 2001. Under Dr. Stout’s leadership the College has extended its reach into the community in partnership with local government, foundations, businesses and other educational programs. . Dr. Stout is active within the business and philanthropic communities serving as a member of the Tri-County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors; the Montgomery County Workforce Investment Board and Executive Council; the North Penn Non-Profit Academy Advisory Board; the American Health Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania Board of Directors; the Community Outreach Committee of the Montgomery County Bar Association; and the Downtown Pottstown Foundation Board of Directors.

The Board of Directors also noted the exceptional dedication and volunteer service of retiring members Gloria Echols; J. Kenneth Jones, who served as the Foundation’s first Treasurer; and Michael Seidner, MD.

Since the Foundation was formed in January 2002, this is the first time that the Foundation’s leadership has changed. In keeping with its articles of incorporation and By-Laws, the Foundation sought to further diversify its board membership seeking greater representation of community leaders and grantees. Through a series of meetings and discussions with community organizations and leaders, the Foundation identified twenty individuals representative of its supported communities and the non-profit organizations likely to receive funding support.

Board members serve without compensation and are required to actively participate in governance and grantmaking activities. As community volunteers, board members are expected to be knowledgeable about their community and willing to participate in meetings, committee work and with supported organizations.