Board of Directors & Staff

Elk County Community Foundation Board of Directors

The members of the Elk County Community Foundation (ECCF) Board of Directors have a deep, personal commitment to the Elk County area. They are a broad-based group of dedicated volunteers who lead us through their expertise, their knowledge of our communities, and their passionate belief in the power of philanthropy to change lives.

Our Board of Directors establishes policy, reviews the investment performance of funds, leads the effort to develop assets, and oversees the grant making process.

The ECCF Board of Directors is committed to transparent and responsible governance and stewardship of ECCF’s assets to achieve the Foundation’s mission.

Thomas G. Wagner

President

Jeff Marzella

Vice President

Judy (Caribardi) Allegretto

Secretary

Robert Ordiway

Treasurer

Steve Brazinski

Jeanne Dippold

Mary Reed DaCanal

Denise Cuneo

Roy Krise

Laurie MacDonald

Mary McGrath

Norbert Pontzer

Bill Shuey

Eric Wolfe

Elk County Community Foundation Staff

TIffany Boschert

Executive Director

Tiffany comes to the Executive Director position with a strong background in philanthropy, leadership, management, and community development. As the past Director of Development at Catholic Charities Counseling and Adoption Services, Erie, PA, Tiffany brings with her a wealth of experience in donor relations, grant writing, and budget management, along with a passion for positive change within our communities. Her professional expertise includes Director of Development at Catholic Charities Counseling and Adoption Services, Family Development Specialist at The Guidance Center, Pregnancy and Parenting Counselor at Catholic Charities Counseling and Adoption Services, and Executive Director at the Boys & Girls Club of St. Marys. Tiffany’s work experience involves direct engagement with families to help them meet their needs through the organizations she has been employed with. Through this work experience, it has enabled her to be well connected to other resources such as organizations, schools and churches. Through the Community Foundation and having a strong background in organizations within our community, Tiffany looks forward to continuing to work within her community and with the organizations that continue to do great work in our community. Tiffany enjoys volunteering her time through the Elk County Catholic School, Junior Achievement, and Cub Scouts, and spending time with her family. Tiffany resides in St. Marys with her husband Tim and their 3 children: Bruce, Leon and Eia.

Beth Pifer

Finance Director

Beth Pifer has provided fund accounting services to nonprofit organizations for over 10 years. She attended The Pennsylvania State University, College of Business; completed coursework at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, College of Business; as well as the Pennsylvania College of Art & Design. Her prior work experiences include the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, the accounting firm of Walz, Deihm, Geisenberger, Bucklen & Tennis and High Corporate Services in Lancaster, PA, and the Lutheran Home at Kane.

Kris Kronenwetter

Scholarship Manager

Kris Kronenwetter has worked as the Scholarship Manager for the Elk County Community Foundation for 4 years. Prior to joining the staff at the Foundation, Kris was the executive director of the Community Education Council of Elk and Cameron Counties in St. Marys for 16 years and taught for over 20 years in both a public and private school setting. Kris was the former Executive Director of the St. Marys Area United Way for several years.

Ann Bauer

Marketing Manager

Ann Bauer holds the position of part-time Marketing Assistant as of March 2017. Ann is retired from Community Nurses, Inc. after serving 23 years as Administrative Assistant, Hospice Volunteer Coordinator and Public Relations/Marketing Coordinator. Prior to working for Community Nurses, Ann was a Field Director for Keystone Tall Tree Girl Scout Council. She served on the Board of Directors of the Boys & Girls Club of St. Marys for 38 years and as the chairperson of the Care & Concern committee at St. Marys Catholic Church. Ann resides in St. Marys with her husband, Wayne. They are the parents of 3 sons, and have 4 grandchildren.

Molly Cerroni

Executive Assistant

Molly Cerroni graduated from Ridgway Area High School and continued her education with a degree in Mathematics from St. VIncent College and a degree in Electrical Engineering from Penn State University. She has worked as an engineer for Westinghouse in Baltimore, and as a teacher in schools in Elk County. Molly’s volunteer experience includes Ridgway Meals on Wheels, St. Leo School, and Ridgmont Assisted Living. She is a member of St. Leo Magnus Church. She and her husband John have been married for 25 years and have 7 children.

Kelli Hall