Board of Directors

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West Chester Chapter 

BOD Pres 2025-2027

-Graduate of Penn State Univ

- Retired from Kennett Consolidated School District  (35 years)

- Principal of New Garden Elementary School (20 years)

- 4th/2nd grade teacher (15 years)

- Chair of the Educator Grants Committee for the Kennett Education Foundation

- Volunteer in local elementary classrooms

- Past Chair for West Chester Chapter and current volunteer

 Avon Grove & Oxford Chapters                      

-MA, New School for Social Research

- Doctoral Studies, Teachers College, Columbia University

- Human Resources in retail, health care, services industries, federal and local government

- Active in numerous volunteer and fraternal organizations

- Chaplain of West Chester Masonic Lodge #322 for past 15 years 

-Volunteer for GoshenVille Chapter since 2013  

 Luther House I – IV & 

Kennett Square Chapters

BOD Pres 2009-2011

- B.A. in Biology from Kutztown Univ

- Graduate work in Environmental Science at Penn State Univ

- Retired from PA Dept of Environmental Protection

- Board member for Luther Foundation of Southern Chester County

- Volunteer for Kennett Square Chapter   

Uwchlan / Whitelands & GlenSprings Chapters                 BOD Pres 2017-2019

- Federal Gov career with HUD, EPA

- Chairperson and former supervisor for non-profit Childrens' Dental Clinic,  Berwyn

- Volunteer TaxAide and APPRISE Counselor

- Chesco Board of Elections Volunteer Pollworker

East Coventry / Vincent Chapter

BOD Pres 2023-2025

- Masters Degree in Statistics from The Ohio State Univ

- Founder and former co-leader of the Southeastern PA Spasmodic Dysphonia Support Group

- Statistical Consultant in the Pharmaceutical Industry

- Volunteer driver for East Coventry/Vincent Chapter

BradLin Chapter

-B.S. Business Administration Bloomsburg University

- 20+ years experience in Human Resources advising executive leadership, succession planning, team building and project management

- Employee Services Director for Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site

- Managed talent acquisition at NEIL (Nuclear Electric Insurance Ltd.)

- HR Director at JP Morgan Chase

- Volunteer tutor for English Program of Chester County 

- Volunteer for West Chester Chapter for 12 years

Coatesville &  Pony Express Chapters

BOD Pres 2019-2021

-PhD and MS in  Analytical Chemistry from The PA State Univ 

- BA in Analytical Chemistry from  The State Univ of NY

- GLAXOSMITHKLINE - 16 years

- Lecturer in Chemistry at The PA State Univ

- Board member of the State College Youth  Ice Hockey Club and Downingtown Ice Hockey Club

- Volunteer for Pony Express Chapter

Downingtown Chapter 

· B.A.S. in Restaurant Management and A.A.S. in Culinary Arts from Southern New Hampshire University

· Director of Culinary Operations and Workforce Development at the Chester County Food Bank

· Recently named to the Chester County Women’s Commission

· Part-time manager of the West Reading Farmers Market

Honey Brook Chapter

-BS in Electrical Engineering from Drexel University

- BS in Accounting from La Salle University 

- MBA from St. Joseph’s University

- 38 years with Unisys Corp, including 10 years as post sales support for Communications in Latin America and Asia, which required traveling to 23 countries.

Honey Brook Chapter

-BS in Electrical Engineering from Drexel University

- BS in Accounting from La Salle University 

- MBA from St. Joseph’s University

- 38 years with Unisys Corp, including 10 years as post sales support for Communications in Latin America and Asia, which required traveling to 23 countries.

GoshenVille Chapter

BOD Pres 2021-2023

- MM Finance, International Business - Northwestern Univ (1985)

- BA Accounting - Lewis Univ (1981)

- CPA (1981)

- Encyt Technologies, Inc.:  

Co-Founder, Director

-JIE International,LLC: President Private Equity, Consulting

- Veeco Instruments - 4 years (retired) - Senior VP, CFO

- Rohm and Haas Chemical Co. - 25 years (retired) -positions included CFO Asia, Electronic Materials; Corporate Controller; Coatings Business Manager, China; President TosoHaas Biosciences; European Business Development Mgr

- Volunteer for GoshenTown Chapter

East Pikeland, Phoenixville & Spring City Chapters

- Phoenixville Hospital      Emergency Room Records Administrator for 30 years

- Liaison with Phoenixville food provider for Meals on Wheels

- Volunteer with Phoenixville Schools and First United Methodist Church Kitchen Ministry and other various activities

- Treasurer and volunteer for Phoenixville Chapter for over 18 years

East Pikeland, Phoenixville & Spring City Chapters

- M.S. in Special Education from SUNY Geneseo

- 10 years teaching experience with special needs children ranging from preschool to adolescents

- 24 years with structural engineering firm in admin support

- Past President for Phoenixville Jaycettes

- Current member of Kiwanis Club

- Past Board member of Phoenixville Historical Society

- Volunteer and Chairperson for Phoenixville Chapter MOW

Parkesburg/Atglen Chapter

-  B.S. in Business Administration (Accounting & Finance), Drexel University

-  President & CEO, Malvern Federal Savings Bank over 15 years

- Transportation Admin, Maris Grove

- Finance Manager, Special Olympics of PA 2015-2017

- Admin. Advisor, Main Line Chamber of Commerce 2014-2017

- Board of Directors Member on: St. Joseph’s University, Malvern Federal Charitable Foundation, Montgomery School, Bryn Mawr Rehab, PA Home of Sparrow

- Volunteer for GoshenVille Chapter of MOWCC

        11/27/35 - 4/13/25

   Ken was a volunteer for the Coventryville Chapter of MOW for over 25 years.  He joined the organization's Board of Directors in 2005 where he served a term as President and chaired the Strategic Planning Committee.

    Ken was also on the original Board that started the Meals on Wheels of PA state organization in 2009.

    Ken will be missed by the many people who were blessed with his service and kindness.

      6/2/1927 - 3/16/2024

    Dot Wood started the Phoenixville Chapter of Meals on Wheels in 1973.  She was a member of our Board of Directors since it was incorporated in 1991 and served as Secretary for many years.

     Dot was the cornerstone of our organization; she knew the history of our organization from its start and watched it grow to  21 chapters across the county.  Her passion for our mission and compassion for helping feed the homebound in our county, especially in Phoenixville, will be remembered and cherished for years to come.

      7/5/39 - 11/12/22 

    We miss and honor Peg who was a valued member of our board and President from 2015 - 2017.  She delivered meals to our homebound clients in both the BradLin and West Chapter Chapters for over 20 years.

    Peg also volunteered for the Fund for Women and Girls of Chester County, the East Bradford Township Historic Commission, and the Historic Sugartown Assoc.  Before her retirement, Peg was a successful realtor and consultant.   She will be greatly missed.