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Our AEF Team

Executive Leadership Team

Stephen W. Jones

Interim President

 

He appreciates the importance of pets in our well-being.

Noel Juguilon

Chief Investment Oversight Officer

 

Noel helps people recognize the value they contribute to their professional lives.

Paula Hogan

Chief Human Resources Officer

 

She appreciates the positive impact of nature.

Mark Manning

Chief Information Officer

 

The fight against hunger is a cause Mark supports.

Tyana Smith

Chief Development Officer

 

Tyana proudly supports BrightStart.


Development Team

Brian Deacy

VP - National Development Manager

 

Helping youth excel through education is important to Brian.

Shannon Baker

VP - Development

 

Her philanthropy is deeply rooted in helping children with health challenges.

William H. Hewitt

VP - Development

 

The fight against melanoma is important to Bill.

Bryce Johnson

VP - Development

 

He devotes his attention to e3 Partners.

Ken Nopar

VP - Sr. Philanthropic Advisor

 

Ken understands the importance of international aid.

Alex Jeffries

Relationship Manager

 

Alex supports the philosophy of Star Trek.

Terry Terry

Relationship Manager

 

Terry helps save lives from breast cancer.


Marketing and Communications

Michael Ann Bulthuis

Director of Marketing and Communications

 

 

Josh Walker

Marketing Manager

 

 

 
 

Advisor Experience Team

Stephanie Torok

Advisor Experience Manager

 

 

Her passion is nature & conservation.

Josh Glessner

Advisor Experience Supervisor

 

Soccer and nature are his passions.

Jeannette Spada

Sr. Development Associate

 

 

She supports the fight against cancer.

Neil White

Advisor Experience Associate

 

He helps young people grow through sports.

Jodi Cook

Advisor Experience Associate

 

Clean oceans and beaches are important to her.

Jason Smoot

Advisor Experience Associate

 

Jason supports camps for children with special needs.

Natalie Francis

Development Associate

 

She supports Akron Pregnancy Services.


Investment Oversight Team

Ann Marie La Porta

Director of Public Investments

 

Ann Marie helps others battle hunger.

Katie Collin

Manager, Alternative Acquisition Activities

 

She supports the Cleveland Public Library.

Tiffany Ballou

Complex Assets Associate

 

 

The well-being of our pets is important to Tiffany.

Tom Welsh

Investment Relationship Manager

 

Making the lives of children better is important to him.

Amy O’Donnell

Investment Relationship Manager

 

Amy helps college students succeed.


Legal/H.R. Team

Michele Hoza

General Counsel

 

Michele’s passion is a devotion to helping others.

Beth Gold

Legal Executive Assistant

 

Beth knows the battle against Alzheimers’.

Deborah Casselman

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

 

She understands the impact that Alzheimers’ can have on a family.

Ashley Hopkins

Talent Acquisition Specialist

 

Ashley has a passion for Deaf culture.

 

Information Technology Team

Meg Fernando

Director - Applications & Support

 

Meg believes in the power of education.

Nathan Bowers

IT Director of Infrastructure

 

 

He helps the developmentally disabled.

Chris Borgmeyer

Director of Enterprise Solutions

 

Chris appreciates the power of the arts.

Ilker Karaca

Director of Programming & Integration

 

Quality education is important to him.

Sam Connolly

Help Desk Associate

 

Clean oceans are important to Sam.

Nathaniel Haufe

Security Administrator

 

Mental health awareness is important to him.

Hero Mikuriya

Data Specialist

 

She helps make the Bay Area better.


Donor Experience Team

Jill Sellers

Donor Experience Specialist Team Lead

 

She is a front-line activist in the battle against drug abuse.

Angela Barak

Sr. Donor Experience Associate

 

 

The power of the arts in the lives of youth is important to Angela.

Cindi Ferris

Donor Experience Supervisor

 

She appreciates the caring power that hospice offers.

Jocelyn Schartiger

Donor Experience Associate

 

 

She helps fight diabetes.

Valerie Murray

Donor Experience Associate

 

 

Valerie supports First Tee.

Karli Morisak

Donor Experience Specialist

 

 

Her high school alma mater is important to her.

Lisa Hearty

Receptionist

 

 

Lisa helps the homeless.


Operations Team

Kristin Wilcoxson

Aggregator Manager

 

She supports the fight against cancer.


Fund Administration Team

Lori Page

Director - Fund Administration

 

Lori helps the cause of suicide prevention & mental health.

Cheryl Casey

Senior Fund Administrator

 

Cheryl supports the power of service dogs in helping our veterans.

Laureena Arendt

Team Lead, Fund Administrator

 

She finds value in the world of ballet.

Laurie Owen

Fund Administrator

 

The well-being of Basenjis are important to her.

Dawn Davis

Fund Administrator

 

 

Pets and their well-being are important to Dawn.

Carly Miceli

Fund Administrator

 

 

She supports the battle against depression & addiction.

Sierra Mafield

Fund Administrator

 

 

Sierra supports mental health awareness & suicide prevention.

Lauren Strauss

Fund Administrator 

 

The health of our oceans is important to her.


Grant Administration / LOA Distribution Team

Josh Rembold

Grant Administration Manager

 

Josh supports organized youth sports.

Cheryl Gerbracht

Sr. Grant Specialist

 

 

She understands the power of music in changing lives.

Anne Wise

Grant Administrator

 

 

Fighting the hardship of hunger is important to her.

Aaron Salzbrenner

Grant Administrator

 

 

The wellbeing of pets is important to Aaron.

Kyrielle Staebler

Account Administrator - Distribution

 

She champions reproductive health & choice.

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Penelope Christian

Account Administrator - Distribution

 

She supports the work of Outreach360.


Accounting Team

Sue Valitsky

Controller

 

Sue works to help the most vulnerable.

Grace Ito

Assistant Controller

 

She helps those who need housing.

Noreen Heltzel

Accountant

 

Noreen wants every child to have a forever home.

April Woodland

Accounting Clerk

 

April supports Samaritan’s Purse.

Financial Operations Team

John Pience

Director - Financial Operations

 

He strives to shape young men into leaders.

Stacey Wertheimer

Account Administrator Team Lead

 

Stacey understands the power of being a good neighbor.

Traci Romer

Account Administrator Team Lead

 

Her favorite cause is a big cat sanctuary.

Michelle Cozens

Account Administrator

 

Michelle understands firsthand the healing power of music.

Sue Presper

Account Administrator

 

 

Helping the hungry is important to her.

Ellie Kelly

Account Administrator

 

 

The power of the arts is important to Ellie.

Morgan LaRue

Account Administrator

 

 

Finding forever homes for pets is her favorite cause.

Dignity Lauro

Account Administrator – Investments

 

The wellbeing of our feline friends is important to her.

Christine Marvin

Account Administrator – Investments

 

Christine supports Wolf Park.


Executive Assistant Team

Stephanie Perrone

Executive Assistant

 

Her passion is supporting the broader good.

Sally Iuston

Executive Assistant

 

Sally knows the hardship of breast cancer.

Beth Monachino

Executive Assistant

 

She is devoted to the battle against cancer.

Sarah Sarver

Executive Assistant

 

Sarah supports the wellbeing of youth.

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