Meet the Team
Meet the Team
At The Arc of Lehigh and Northampton Counties, our staff is dedicated to providing the highest quality programs, supports, and advocacy services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and families residing in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh and Northampton Counties.
We are committed to continually improving the lives of people with IDD while building and championing a fair, just society and system where everyone has the right to fully live, work and play as valued members of our communities.
Meet Our Senior Leadership Team

Karen Shoemaker
Chief Executive Officer

Frank Barella
Chief Compliance Officer

Chris Kaklamanis
Chief Development Officer

Kristy Pollock
Chief Human Resources Officer

Patrick Kreshock
Chief Programs Officer

Shannon Miller
Chief Financial Officer
Meet Our Team of Program Directors

Jessica McKenty
Director of Advocacy

Dayna Allinson
Director of SPARC

Lori Gallagher
Director of Events and Marketing

DERYCK COOPER
Director of Technology Operations
2022/2023 Board of Directors
The Arc of Lehigh and Northampton Counties’ Board of Directors represents a cross-section of the Lehigh Valley and is made up of a group of dedicated business professionals, family members and community leaders. The Arc’s Board members provide important leadership and direction for the organization, and are passionate about supporting The Arc’s mission to champion a fully inclusive and equitable life for people with IDD and families.
Matt McConnell, President – Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority
George Lewis, Vice President – Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation
Paul Eichman, Treasurer – Oaktree Advisors
Joe Mastriani, CPA/PFS, CFP, Secretary – Buckno, Lisicky & Company
Mike Bruckner – Immediate Past President – Muhlenberg College (Retired)
Mary Jo McNulty – Member-at-Large – Lehigh University
John Andronis – Embassy Bank
Joe Carcione – American Bank
Margaret Chase – Consultant/Independent Contractor
Mary Culshaw – Moravian College
Ed Easterly, Esq. – Hoffman, Hlavac & Easterly
Alvie Fennell – PPL (Retired)
Carry Gerber – Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network
Stephanie Makar – iHeart Media/B104
Scott Mittl – Insaco, Inc.
Diana Tirendi – Lehigh Valley Health Network
Sheri Leo – Fulton Financial Advisors
Katie Weber – Northampton Area School District
Karen Shoemaker, Chief Executive Officer – The Arc of Lehigh and Northampton Counties
Are you a professional, self-advocate, or family member interested in joining our Board of Directors? Connect with our Board Advancement committee today!
Are you a professional, self-advocate, or family member interested in joining our Board of Directors? Connect with our Board Advancement committee today!
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