Staff

Suzanne H. Lee

suzannel@fcfpa.org
President & CEO

Suzanne began her duties as President & CEO of the Foundation on January 2, 2008; she was selected after a nation-wide search.  Before joining the staff of the First Community Foundation of Pennsylvania, Suzanne was President of the Community Foundation of the Elmira-Corning Area & the Finger Lakes, Inc. since 1994.  During that time, the foundation grew from assets of $2.2 million to its present-day asset value of over $40 million in endowed funds.  Lee led the foundation’s transition from a volunteer-directed organization to a professionally managed community foundation that grants approximately $1 million to the community each year.  She was instrumental in establishing a youth in philanthropy program, a grant program in which youth representatives learn about philanthropy by making grant recommendations to the foundation. 

Sheryl A. Hoff, CPA

sherylh@fcfpa.org
Chief Financial Officer

Sheryl's responsibilities include trust and fund accounting, financial reporting, and employee payroll and benefits. Sheryl came to the Foundation with an extensive background in financial management and tax planning issues. She managed the trust tax department of M & T Bank, where she also worked with estate and charitable tax planning. She holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Bloomsburg University.

Mitsuko "Mitsy" Pietenpol

mitsukop@fcfpa.org
Financial Services Assistant

Mitsy uses her extensive accounting and bookkeeping experience to assist with trust and fund accounting, financial reporting, and management of the Foundation's FIMS accounting software program applications.

Dawn M. Linn

dawnl@fcfpa.org
Director of Donor Relations

Dawn's strong background in building relationships gives her insight into working with our donors to accomplish their goals for giving. Before she became the Director of Donor Relations for the Foundation, Dawn served as Manager of Program & Scholarship services, a role in which she worked with both donors and nonprofit organizations to ensure the charitable intentions of their funds were met. 

Before joining the Foundation's staff, she held the position of Vice President, Relationship Manager at Wachovia Wealth Management. Prior to her service at Wachovia, Dawn was employed by M&T Bank. She is an active member of the Williamsport Rotary Club, and serves on the committee for the Williamsport Symphony Orchestra's Annual Fashion Show. She also serves on the Board of Directors of the Williamsport Home. 

Candy Bower

candyb@fcfpa.org
Manager of Program & Scholarship Services

Candy works with nonprofit organizations to help connect donor dollars with worthy causes. She is responsible for managing the Foundation's grantmaking and nonprofit assistance programs, managing the Foundation's scholarship program, advisory board leadership & support, and grantmaking support outside of Lycoming County; and assisting with special projects and the operational needs associated with advancing the mission of a community foundation.

Julie E. Adams

juliea@fcfpa.org
Manager of Marketing and Communications

Julie provides assistance in developing and implementing marketing and outreach efforts to help the community and the region better understand the wide variety of services that the community foundation offers to donors, estate and financial planning professionals, and charities. Julie has a strong interest in service to the community through the nonprofit sector. Prior to working at the Foundation, she was the Development Coordinator for the Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy.

Bonnie K. Reeder

bonnier@fcfpa.org
Administrative Assistant

Bonnie brings a professional, friendly personality to the Foundation and is the first voice and face to greet those who visit. In her position, she is responsible for assisting staff with various special projects and events and ensuring that the operations of the office are conducted efficiently and effectively every day.