Leadership
OhioGuidestone leaders are personally accountable and responsible for meeting and exceeding our standards. They make a difference one day and one life at a time.
Richard R. Frank
President and CEO
Rich has been with OhioGuidestone for almost 40 years.
“I’m committed to OhioGuidestone because I’ve seen how we’ve grown to meet needs, and know that we will continue to do so.” -Rich
Peter J. Ippolito
Chairperson, Board of Directors
Pete has been part of OhioGuidestone’s board for eight years, and this is his first year as board Chairperson.
“My time and resources are invested in OhioGuidestone because we have been caring for people for 155 years with one mission, to serve the children and families of our communities. We have exceptional services that are designed to provide a pathway for lifelong success.” – Pete
Executive Leadership Team
Richard R. Frank
President and CEO
Ben Kearney, Ph.D.
Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer
Donna Keegan
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Andy Cooper
Vice President of Community Counseling
Christine Gambatese
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Cindy Naegele
Vice President of Advancement and Communications
Patti Stumpp
Vice President of Human Resources
Mary Stiles
Vice President and General Counsel
Holli Ritzenthaler
Assistant Vice President, Program Administration
Joe Ziegler
Assistant Vice President of Facilities and Project Management
Kiersten Watkins
Assistant Vice President, Program Administration
Board of Directors
Peter J. Ippolito
Chairperson, Board of Directors
James T. Sayler
Vice Chairperson, Board of Directors
Susan C. Hastings, Esq.
Secretary, Board of Directors
Mary K. Greulich
Treasurer, Board of Directors
Rev. Dr. Steven Bailey
Rev. Mollie Gordon Brown
Grace B. Chalker
John S. Chapman
Rev. Rollin A. Conway
Kimberly M. Corrigan
Andrew A. Cox, Ph.D.
Curtis Danburg
Jason R. Drake
Barbara P. Draves
John T. Fitts
Andrew S. Garner, M.D., Ph.D.
Nancy Shaw Goldsmith
Jerry Gootee
L. Jonathon Groza
Rev. Don Lefelar, Esq.
Stephen Malia
Rev. Leroy McCreary
Patrick M. McColley
Thomas M. Moore
Therese O’Donnell
Thomas J. Onusko
John D. Parker
Eric R. Pelander
Angelo Pimpas
Dr. Gina Robinson
Pete Smith
Rev. Mark L. Steiger
Fred C. White
Brad Wynveen
David S. Zentkovich
Marilyn Reihs, Director Emeritus
Ex Officio Directors
Bishop Tracy S. Malone
East Ohio Conference
The United Methodist Church
Rev. Dr. Steve Bailey,
District Superintendent,
North Coast District
The United Methodist Church
