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
Eric R. Pelander
Chairperson, Board of Directors
Eric has been a member of OhioGuidestone’s board for several years, and this is his first year as board Chairperson.
“I invest my time and resources with OhioGuidestone because of our results. We have exceptional services to children and families, which address critical needs in our communities.” -Eric
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
Karen Herrmann
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
Eric R. Pelander
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, D.Min
Kimberly M. Corrigan
Andrew A. Cox, Ph.D.
Curtis Danburg
Matthew R. Delly
Jason R. Drake
Barbara P. Draves
John T. Fitts
Andrew S. Garner, M.D., Ph.D.
Nancy Shaw Goldsmith
Mr. L. Jonathon Groza
Peter J. Ippolito
Charles E. Jarrett
Rev. Don Lefelar, Esq.
Bishop Tracy S. Malone
Rev. Leroy McCreary
Thomas M. Moore
Therese O’Donnell
Thomas J. Onusko
John D. Parker
Angelo Pimpas
Pete Smith
Rev. Mark L. Steiger
Edward C. White, MD
Fred C. White
Brad Wynveen
Debby J. Zanglin
David S. Zentkovich
Marilyn Reihs, Director Emeritus
Ex Officio Directors
Bishop Tracey S. Malone
East Ohio Conference
The United Methodist Church
Rev. Dr. Steve Bailey,
District Superintendent,
North Coast District
The United Methodist Church
