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Board of Directors

It is our honor and privilege to represent this organization's best interests and to ensure that decisions are based on its corporate mission and vision. We lay our hearts down for the well-being of our Veterans and consider it our duty to provide for them.
Tom Zimmerman
Tom Zimmerman
Co-Founder, Immediate Past Chair

Tom Zimmerman is a lifelong resident of central Pennsylvania and a recently retired business owner with a heart for service. He has channeled his entrepreneurial success into enriching his community, supporting veterans and other charitable causes, and mentoring future business leaders, while maintaining a focus on faith and family.

Ben Lipschutz
Ben Lipschutz
Treasurer

Ben is a United States Army veteran with a background in training and management. He is a seasoned professional with 15+ years of experience in higher education and business with knowledge in operations, strategic planning, and industry experience to deliver cutting-edge instruction and operational success.

Tracey Alfano-Douty
Tracey Alfano-Douty
Board Member

Tracey is a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Pennsylvania. Her duties include tax preparation for corporations, partnerships, non-profit organizations, and individuals; accounting services for small businesses; reviews and compilations of small business and non- profit organizations; assistance with accounting software implementation for small business.

Donald Enders Jr.
Donald Enders Jr.
Board Member

With over 50 years as an insurance professional, Don got his start in the family business at the age of 18. During that time, he also served in the PA National Guard from 1969-1975. Donnie has always had a strong work ethic and a big heart for service. As a long-time resident of Central Pennsylvania, he is truly committed to his community.

William M. Reed
William M. Reed
Chair

William “Bill” Reed is the Director for Veterans Services at the YWCA of Greater Harrisburg where he leads a team of professionals dedicated to expanding the reach and effectiveness of programs that serve “homeless” and “at risk” Veterans in South Central Pennsylvania.

John Hickey
John Hickey
Secretary, Board Member

But for his time in the US Navy, John is a lifelong resident of Central Pennsylvania. He currently works in the health care industry and is actively involved with several nonprofit initiatives.

Deborah Donahue
Deborah Donahue
Board Member

Deborah Donahue brings over 13 years of experience in the non-profit sector while serving as the Executive Director of Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland and Perry Counties. Upon retirement from the agency in 2011, she was appointed by former Governor Tom Corbett as the Director of Finance and Budget for the Office of Developmental Programs in the Department of Human Services.

Louis Motley
Louis Motley
Board Member

Louis has over 15 years of leadership in the banking industry and currently serves as Vice President, Business Lending for Members 1st Federal Credit Union. In this role, he works with various business entities across a wide range of industries to help start, grow and improve their businesses through smart financing.

Lisa Zimmerman
Lisa Zimmerman
Vice-Chair

Lisa is Secretary for Veterans Outreach of Pennsylvania. She is a graduate of Cedar Crest College with a degree in Medical Technology and a Master of Science in Health Care Administration.

Michael Reardon
Michael Reardon
Board Member

Michael is Treasurer for Veterans Outreach of Pennsylvania. He is a 31-year Veteran of the PA Army National Guard, with twenty of those years spent on active duty. In addition to two deployments, the majority of Mike's active duty service was spent with the PA Counterdrug Joint Task Force, supporting the National Guard, law enforcement, and community-based organizations' efforts to combat drug abuse.

Conner Porterfield
Conner Porterfield
Board Member

Conner is a Labor and Employment attorney for McNees Wallace & Nurick, located in their Harrisburg Office. Shortly after he graduated High School, Conner enlisted in the United States Army, where he served for four years, including a deployment to Iraq from 2014-2015.

Marc Migala
Marc Migala
Board Member

Marc is the Director for Veteran Care Services for UPMC Central PA where he oversees care coordination and healthcare delivery for veterans as they are seen in the UPMC Health system locally. A retired Army Paratrooper and Medic, Marc has over 25 years of dynamic healthcare delivery experience.

IN MEMORIUM
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"Living EMPOWERED and changing MY world."

Valerie E. Fletcher
1963 – 2022

VOPA unexpectedly lost our co-founder, vice president, and friend on August 10, 2022. 

The daughter of an active duty Air Force Officer and self-described 'military brat,' Val spent her formative years living on military bases and knew firsthand the challenges and sacrifices of veterans and their families.

 

Val's calling was to improve people's lives, especially those who couldn't help themselves. She was driven to be a voice for struggling individuals and to make a meaningful difference in their lives.

 

A courageous woman with strong convictions, Val believed "God has your back," and relied on her faith to get things done. For over 30 years, she influenced countless lives by serving those in need within her community, holding various roles such as crisis intervention worker, intensive in-home family therapist, child grief specialist, and volunteer coordinator, to name a few. Val brought compassion and commitment to the individuals she served and believed in empowering people to make a difference in their communities.

 

VOPA's Board of Directors will endeavor to honor Val's memory as we complete our mission to combat homelessness among Veterans by providing support and services needed to promote an empowered life filled with strength and purpose. We know she will be encouraging us in spirit.

Advisory Board

Wesley E. Craig, Major General (U.S. Army Retired)

 

John L. Gronski, Major General (U.S. Army Retired)

 

Wilbur E. Wolf III, Brigadier General (U.S. Army Retired)

 

Peggy Grove, CEO, Rosewein Realty

Michael Grove, Vice President, Rosewein Realty

 

Andrew M. Enders, Esq. President & General Counsel, Enders Insurance

 

Demielo Luckette, CW2 (Ret), USAR
Chief Operating Officer, Trinity Beverage Group/Verity Wine Partners

Lisa Myers, Principal, Boyer & Ritter CPAs and Consultants

Christopher Stout, CPL (U.S. Army Ret)

Director of programs HOPE FAITH, 2018 CNN Hero of the Year,

Founder Veterans Community Project, Kansas City.

 

Diane McNaughton

Marketing & Communications Specialist

Award winning writing and public relations strategist

Beth Peiffer

Owner and President, Ralph E. Jones, Inc.

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