About Our Chapter

About us

The Alzheimer's Association provides vital services and support to those individuals struggling with the disease, their families and caregivers.

The Greater Pennsylvania Chapter serves 59 counties in western, central and northeastern Pennsylvania through our four offices.

Our mission
To eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

Our vision
A world without Alzheimer's disease.

Financial information

The Greater Pennsylvania Chapter is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) nonprofit, donor-supported organization. Programs and services are made possible through contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations. The chapter uses 78% funds raised for programs, services and research efforts.

Officers– Greater Pennsylvania Chapter

Bob LeRoy President/CEO

Angela Grimm
Vice President of Development

Brad Etchberger
Vice President of Finance & Technology

Erica Hood
Vice President of Programs and Services

Board of Directors– Greater Pennsylvania Chapter

Chairman
Mary F. Cramer
Farmers and Merchants Trust Company
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

Vice Chair
Arnie Begler
Vice President, Business Development
Pipitone Group
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvaniaa

Treasurer
Ted R. Janeczek, CPA, MBA
Senior Vice President and CFO
Country Meadows
Hershey, Pennsylvania

Secretary
Debra A. Pierson
President
Pierson Consulting Company
New Kingstown, Pennsylvania

Judith S. Black, MD, MHA
Medical Director, Senior Products
Highmark, Inc.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Jan L. Brown, Esq.
Elder Law Attorney
Jan L. Brown & Associates
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

William J. Donovan, Esq.
Attorney
Burns, White & Hickton
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Leslie Dunn, MPH
Center Administrator
Alzheimer's Disease Research Center
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Gay M. Fogarty, MSW, Ph.D.
President
The Fogarty Group
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Mary Hart
Gerontology Program Director
Department of Health Sciences & Sport Studies
California University of Pennsylvania
California, Pennsylvania

David L. Hunter, Esq.
David Hunter Law Offices
Erie, Pennsylvania

Tim Lambert
WITF, Inc.
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Deborah A. Little, Esq.
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Margaret (Peggy) McFarland
Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania

Gail K. Neustadt
President
GKN LTC Consulting
Presto, Pennsylvania

James Siberski
Dallas, Pennsylvania

Melanie R Titzel
Senior Retirement Management, Inc.
Erie, Pennsylvania