Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania

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Meet the GSHPA Staff


 Executive Administration

The Executive Administration is the senior leadership team for Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania.

 Name  Position  Phone  Office
 Jane Ransom  Chief Executive Officer  717.233.1656 x1002  Harrisburg 
 Anne Reitzes  Chief Operating Officer  717.233.1656 x1003  Harrisburg
 Patricia Purvis  VP, HR & Employee Development  570.501.2604 x1419  Hazleton
 Susan Kreidler  VP, Finance, CFO  717.233.1656 x1008  Harrisburg
 Ann Goropoulos  VP, Communications and Fund Development  717.233.1656 x1012  Harrisburg
 Shelly Sprenkle  Executive Assistant  717.233.1656 x1002  Harrisburg

 Human Resources/Employee Development

The HR department handles all staff support and fosters employee development. The department also handles careers and job placement.

 Name  Position  Phone  Office
 Patricia Purvis  VP, HR & Employee Development  570.501.2604 x1419  Hazleton
 Donna Ventresca  Employment Manager  570.501.2604 x1410  Hazleton

 Membership/Volunteer Services/Offices Services/Store Management

The Membership/Volunteer Services department handles Girl Scout membership, becoming a volunteer, as well as programs, camp, older girl training, and adult learning/training. Each region has a director and several associates.

The Office/Services department maintains daily office, property and store operations, including the GSHPA Council stores/shops. Regional Directors are listed first, followed by regional staff listed alphabetically.

 
North Region
Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Schuylkill, Snyder, Sullivan, and Union counties
 Name  Position  Phone  Office
 Suzanne Moore  North Regional Director  570.368.1705 x1702  Montoursville
 
 Elaina Elmore  Associate, Membership Services (N)  570.368.1705 x1701  Montoursville
 Kathy Laubach  Associate, Membership Services (N)  570.368.1705 x1700  Montoursville
 Chris Merryman  Associate, Membership Services (N)  570.368.1705 x1705  Montoursville
 Brenda Shaffer  Office Services, Receptionist, Store  570.368.1705 x1706  Montoursville
 Andrea Zajac  Associate, Membership Services (N)  570.368.1705 x1704  Montoursville
 
Northeast Region
Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne, and Wyoming counties
 Name  Position  Phone  Office
 Rachel Miletto  Northeast Regional Director  570.501.2604 x1403 
 570.307.0601 x1327 
 Hazleton
 Scranton
 Kris Battle  Associate, Membership Services (NE)  570.307.0601 x1332  Scranton
 Alison Boga  Office Services, Receptionist, Store  570.307.0601 x1329  Scranton
 Candace Campbell  Associate, Membership Services (NE)  570.307.0601 x1316  Scranton
 Teri Goward  Associate, Membership Services (NE)  570.501.2604 x1416  Hazleton
 Carol Lawrence  Office Services, Receptionist, Store  570.307.0601 x1324  Scranton
 Grace Mielczarek  Associate, Membership Services (NE)  570.307.0601 x1330  Scranton
 Crystal Smyrl  Office Services, Receptionist, Store  570.501.2604 x1400  Hazleton
 Kelly Swope  Associate, Membership Services (NE)  570.501.2604 x1417  Hazleton
 Joanna White  Associate, Membership Services (NE)  570.307.0601 x1325  Scranton
 
South Region
Adams, Lancaster, and York counties
 Name  Position  Phone  Office
 Jennifer Stolte  South Regional Director  717.757.3561 x1236  Gettysburg,
 Lancaster,York
 Cindy Deremer  Associate, Membership Services (S)  717.757.3561 x1229  York
 Lisa Donohoe  Associate, Membership Services (S)  717.334.0590 x1604  Gettysburg
 Marilyn Gual  Office Services, Receptionist, Store  717.397.8115 x1500  Lancaster
 Kris Gross  Associate, Membership Services (S)  717.757.3561 x1231  York
 Pamalee Lady  Associate, Membership Services (S)  717.397.8115 x1508  Lancaster
 Holly Mellinger  Office Services, Receptionist, Store  717.757.3561 x1237  York
 Vicky Miley  Associate, Membership Services (S)  717.397.8115 x1504  Lancaster
 Deb Shelleman  Office Services, Receptionist, Store  717.334.0590 x1600  Gettysburg
 Deb Streavig  Central Volunteer Screening  717.757.3561 x1200  York
 Donna Willard  Associate, Membership Services (S)  717.757.3561 x1228  York
 
South Central Region
Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Lebanon, and Perry counties
 Name  Position  Phone  Office
 Susan Neville  South Central Regional Director  717.233.1656 x1035  Harrisburg
 
 Kim Blackwood  Director of Retail Operations  717.233.1656 x1011  Harrisburg
 Kathryn Giovanelli  Office Services, Receptionist, Store  717.233.1656 x1005  Harrisburg
 Sharon Griggs  Retail Sales Assistant  717.233.1656 x1029  Harrisburg
 Donna Lascoskie  Associate, Membership Services (SC)  717.233.1656 x1036  Harrisburg
 Brandi Le Crone  Customer Fulfillment & Warehouse Manager  717.233.1656 x1014  Harrisburg
 Cindy Levengood  Associate, Membership Services (SC)  717.233.1656 x1041  Harrisburg
 Lisa McMullen  Associate, Membership Services (SC)  717.233.1656 x1040  Harrisburg
 Carmen Morales  Associate, Membership Services (SC)  717.233.1656 x1033  Harrisburg
 Tina Pratt  Office Services, Receptionist, Store  717.233.1656 x1000  Harrisburg
 Frances Reh  Associate, Membership Services (SC)  717.233.1656 x1034  Harrisburg
 Donna Werling  Associate, Membership Services (SC)  717.233.1656 x1037  Harrisburg
 
West Region
Centre, Clinton, Huntingdon, Juniata, and Mifflin counties
 Name  Position  Phone  Office
 Jean Barnes  West Regional Director  814.231.4077 x1804  State College
 Megan Berry  Office Services, Receptionist, Store  814.231.4077 x1802  State College
 Tonya Newberry  Associate, Membership Services (W)  814.231.4077 x1806  State College
 Kayla Sines  Associate, Membership Services (W)  814.231.4077 x1801  State College

 Registration

The Registration department handles registration for programs and events, trainings, camp and property rentals. The department also handles questions/problems concerning E Council. Staff is listed alphabetically.

 Name  Position  Phone  Office
 Wendy Derr  Information Systems Manager  717.233.1656 x1024  Harrisburg
 Kathy Kline  Registrar  717.233.1656 x1006  Harrisburg
 Veronica Wilson  Registrar  717.233.1656 x1004  Harrisburg

 Product Sales

The Product Sales department handles the Girl Scout Fall Product Sale Program (nuts, candy, magazines) and the Cookie Sale Program. There is a Manager and several Associates. Associates are listed by region.

 Name  Position  Phone  Office
 Emily Honafius  Product Sales Director  717.233.1656 x1025  Harrisburg
 
North Region
Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Schuylkill, Snyder, Sullivan, and Union counties
 Name  Position  Phone  Office
 Shelli Roosa  Associate, Product Sales  570.501.2604 x1415   Hazleton
 
Northeast Region
Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne, and Wyoming counties
 Name  Position  Phone  Office
 Shelli Roosa  Associate, Product Sales  570.501.2604 x1415  Hazleton
 
South Region
Adams, Lancaster, and York counties
 Name  Position  Phone  Office
 Amanda Amspacher  Associate, Product Sales  717.757.3561 x1225  York
 
South Central Region
Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Lebanon, and Perry counties
 Name  Position  Phone  Office
 Carey Miller  Associate, Product Sales  717.233.1656 x1032  Harrisburg
 
West Region
Centre, Clinton, Huntingdon, Juniata, and Mifflin counties
 Name  Position  Phone  Office
 Carey Miller  Associate, Product Sales  717.233.1656 x1032  Harrisburg

 Communications

The Communications department handles communication, advertising, layout/design of publications and the Web site for the council. Press and media should direct inquiries here. Staff is listed alphabetically.

 Name  Position  Phone  Office
 Ann Goropoulos  VP, Communications and Fund Development  717.233.1656 x1012   Harrisburg
 Carol Frane  Print Coordinator  717.757.3651 x1243  York
 Kristin Mauro  Sr, Administrative Assistant  717.233.1656 x1019  Harrisburg
 Keleigh Rose  Multimedia Manager  717.233.1656 x1027  Harrisburg
 Chad Smith  Communications Manager  717.233.1656 x1026  Harrisburg

 Fund Development

The Fund Development department recruits community funding and support for the council. The department also works directly with our partner agencies, including the United Way. Staff is listed alphabetically.

 Name  Position  Phone  Office
 Ann Goropoulos  VP, Communications and Fund Development  717.233.1656 x1012  Harrisburg
 Beth Beyer  Development Coordinator - Grants/Direct Mail  717.233.1656 x1013  Harrisburg
 Christine Robinson  Development Coordinator - United Ways   814.231.4077 x1803  State College

 Finance

The Finance department handles accounting as well as all banking, reconciliation and collection issues for the council. Staff is listed alphabetically.

 Name  Position  Phone  Office
 Susan Kreidler  VP, Finance, CFO  717.233.1656 x1008  Harrisburg
 Ann Catalano  Accounting Specialist  717.233.1656 x1016  Harrisburg
 Maria Dicent-Hernandez  Senior Accountant  717.233.1656 x1009  Harrisburg
 Patricia Hoyt  Purchasing Agent  717.233.1656 x1015  Harrisburg
 Sherry Givens-Scott  Senior Accountant  717.233.1656 x1010  Harrisburg

 Property Management/Campsites

The Property Management and Campsite departments maintain daily and seasonal operations at our 12 camp properties and our eight regional offices. Camps are listed alphabetically, followed by contact information.

 Name  Position  Phone  Office
 Shirley Kelly  Property Manager  570.307.0601 x1315  Scranton
 Amado Gonzalez  Property Maintenance  717.757.3561 x1221  York
 
 Camp Location  Site Manager  Phone
 Camp Archbald, Kingsley  Jon Gosnell  570.289.4331
 Camp Echo Trail, Felton    717.927.6143
 Camp Furnace Hills, Denver  John Coleman  717.733.8515
 Camp Golden Pond, Petersburg  Timothy Swan  814.667.2598
 Camp Happy Valley, Fairfield  Cheryl Walburn  717.642.8806 (Aspen Lodge)
 717.642.9747 (Skyloft Lodge)
 Camp Louise, Shickshinny  Joe Trivelpiece  570.759.8236
 Camp Small Valley, Halifax  Steve Saltzburg  717.362.3040


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