Good management and strategically deployed resources help the Foundation achieve its mission of providing educational and charitable benefits to individuals everywhere. The staff below helps create and maintain a strong culture and organization dedicated to serving others.

Dan Wasser

President/CEO

Dan Wasser

President/CEO

Biography

For over 20 years, Dan has worked extensively on helping improve the lives of individuals and communities across the United States. He has established himself as a trusted and straightforward advocate of helping others and has an extensive background with nonprofit organizations. He has been a lifelong resident of Pennsylvania.

Stanley Coram, III

Chairman of the Board

Stanley Coram, III

Chairman of the Board

Biography

Stanley, A native of the United States Virgin Islands, moved to Pennsylvania to complete his Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering at Gannon University. Has 15 years of community service experience working with different non-profit organizations with a focus on global outreach, education, and wellness.

Barb Rettig

Board of Directors

Barb Rettig

Board of Directors

Biography

For the past 18 years, Barb has been committed to providing support for Dayton Children’s Hospital through her involvement with other nonprofits in the Ohio area. She is dedicated to the UPH Foundation and strongly believes in their mission.  She was born and raised in Pennsylvania and now resides in Dayton, Ohio.

Leslie Lawrence

Board of Directors

Leslie Lawrence

Board of Directors

Biography

Leslie, originally from Mali, West Africa, moved to Pennsylvania to complete her Bachelors in Electrical Engineering at Gannon University. She has helped countless international students transition to America. She also has community service experience working around Erie, Pa.

Abigail Tingley

Board of Directors

Abigail Tingley

Board of Directors

Biography

Abigail is a Pittsburgh native who graduated from Penn State Erie with a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Business and Engineering Studies, and a B.S. in Project and Supply Chain Management. She has several years of experience doing volunteer work through the Venture Scouts of America and 4-H, and is passionate about youth education and outreach.

Jack Owen, Esq.

Attorney

Jack Owen, Esq.

Attorney

Biography

Jack Owen, a Founding Member of Owen & Conley, LLC is a tax lawyer with extensive expertise representing a broad range of clients, including tax-exempt charities, businesses and individuals in tax, business law, nonprofit, and estates – trusts matters.

The Executive Service Corps of Western Pennsylvania named Mr. Owen the “Outstanding Volunteer Attorney for 2004” for pro bono legal services.  He also received the “Allied Professional of the Year” award in 2005 from the Pittsburgh Planned Giving Council.

Based on an evaluation process of his peers, Jack is AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell and a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer.


 

Matt Theodore

Vice-President Emeritus

Matt Theodore

Vice-President Emeritus

Biography

Sean Potter

Web Developer

Sean Potter

Web Developer

Biography

Sean is a developer and system administrator at Savvior, where he oversees and codes projects from start to finish, from conception to deployment and maintenance.

Sean has had a lifelong passion for technology, and enjoys taking on new projects and challenges.

Outside of the office, Sean is an avid fisherman and trap shooter, but always has a computer nearby for those unplanned outages.