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

Karen Shoemaker

Chief Executive Officer

Frank Barella

Frank Barella

Chief Compliance Officer

Chris Kaklamanis

Chris Kaklamanis

Chief Development Officer

Kristy Pollock

Kristy Pollock

Chief Human Resources Officer

Patrick Kreshock

Patrick Kreshock

Chief Programs Officer

Patrick Kreshock

Shannon Miller

Chief Financial Officer

Meet Our Team of Program Directors

Jessica McKenty

Jessica McKenty

Director of Advocacy

Dayna Allinson

Dayna Allinson

Director of SPARC

Dayna Allinson

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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