The Shikellamy Braves Foundation board consists of 16 members. One is the district superintendent, two are Shikellamy school board members, and the remaining 13 are volunteers from the community. Below we have a little more information about each one of them. 

Front Row: Lori Garman, Wendy Wiest, Gretchen Walter, Brenda Reichenbach, Connie Kistler, Fran Zartman, Dr. Tom Hepner

Back Row: Jeff Balestrini, Bill Zeigler, Brad Slack, Dave Ritchie, Dr. Jason Bendle, Philip Campbell, Steve Engle

Not Pictured: Heather Underkoffler, Cory Fasold

Name

Position

Committee

Why I participate

Steve Engle

Chairman

Marketing & Strategic Development

I believe in volunteerism and supporting worthwhile organizations. I saw the Braves Foundation as an opportunity to support educational and extra-curricular activities of the students to ensure they were not deprived of a high quality educational experience due to budget constraints of the district.

David Ritchie

Vice-Chairman

Fundraising

What better community service is there than to give back to the school district that has done so much for me and my family?

Gretchen Walter

Secretary/Treasurer

Fundraising

I feel strongly about service and improving the education, activity opportunities and the lives of the students of Shikellamy with the funds from the Braves foundation. I enjoy being surrounded and inspired by passionate Shikellamy graduates.

Dr. Jason Bendle

Superintendent

Strategic Development

I participate with the Braves Foundation to aid our district and students with programs that go beyond the district budget. I am proud of the organization because every dollar goes back to something that impacts students within the Shikellamy School District.

Jeff Balestrini

Board Member

Strategic Development

I want to provide additional opportunities to the youth within our School District that may not be available to them otherwise.

Philip Campbell

Board Member

Marketing

As a graduate of Shikellamy, I want to give back to the district and help to provide support for programs that may not see the light of day.

Cory Fasold

Board Member

Strategic Development

Shikellamy’s teachers gave me my basic education which has lead to a successful career. I want to “give back” so that an unfilled NEED may be funded that could advance current and future students!

Lori Garman

School Board Member

Fundraising

I enjoy helping out with the community and the Shikellamy Braves Foundation is one way to do that. 

Dr. Thomas Hepner

Board Member

Strategic Development

I became involved because Shik is a part of all my families’ lives and has been a big part of who we are today. I, my wife, my son and daughter all graduated from Shik. My wife, Mary, currently teaches there. We ALL had great experiences while there and this is a way for me to give a little back.

Connie Kistler

Board Member

Fundraising

I wanted to work with others in an organization whose purpose is to support and enhance the education of our students.

Brenda Reichenbach

Board Member

Fundraising

The reason I wanted to be part of the Shikellamy Foundation, is to help make a difference for the students and the school. And I am proud to be a graduate of Shikellamy!

Brad Slack

Board Member

Marketing

As a member of this community, raising a family in this community, and working in this community, this is just one way I can give back by volunteering my time that may help future students. 

Heather Underkoffler

Board Member

Marketing

Both myself and my husband are Shikellamy graduates and both of our daughters are enrolled at Shikellamy. I wanted to be a part of this foundation to assist the district in helping to fundraise for many different visions they have to help the students. Go Braves!

Wendy Wiest

School Board Member

Strategic Development

As a graduate of Shikellamy, and now my daughters are attending Shikellamy, I see the value that the foundation can add to the district. 

Fran Zartman

Board Member

Fundraising

Shikellamy and the communities it encompasses are very dear to my heart. It is vital that they not only succeed but thrive because when they thrive every individual who lives in this valley will reap the rewards of all our efforts. Rewards that will benefit those for generations to come.

William Zeigler

Board Member

Fundraising

Shikellamy has, and always will be a big part of my life. If I can be part of a program that helps support current and future Shikellamy students, I am “all aboard”.