Leadership Team

Nathan Gressel

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
As CEO, Nate oversees the day-to-day operations and business activities of George Junior Republic and the five affiliate companies to ensure the organization is results driven and consistent with the overall strategy and mission.

Jerry Savo

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
As CFO, Jerry is responsible for all financial functions of George Junior Republic and the five affiliated entities. Oversight involves planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the organization’s financial functions to ensure the stewardship of corporate assets and financial reporting to management, Boards of Directors, and outside agencies as needed.

Sandy Dillon-Dick

RISK OFFICER
Sandy oversees compliance and risk mitigation within the operating companies of George Junior Republic. This includes quality and outcomes measurement and management.

John Horgan

VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS
John is responsible for oversight of all George Junior Republic in Pennsylvania operations, including all treatment homes and units, direct care staff, transition care team, Adventure Based Counseling facility, program department and clinical staff. Additional responsibilities include liaising with the Grove City Area School District, local law enforcement and the Office of Children, Youth and Families.

Brandy Stark

VICE PRESIDENT OF GEORGE JUNIOR REPUBLIC IN INDIANA
Brandy is responsible for all George Junior Republic in Indiana operations including oversight of Comprehensive Services, Drug and Alcohol programming, Family Preservation, Diagnostic Evaluations, Older Youth Services, and all community-based services in 46 counties across Indiana.

Megan Grivas

DIRECTOR OF
PREVENTATIVE AFTERCARE
Megan oversees the operations of comprehensive, family focused, and community-based programs in counties across Pennsylvania and Ohio including Intensive, Family Based Mental Health, Truancy Prevention, Prison Visitation, Diversion, Balanced & Restorative Justice, Drug and Alcohol, and Independent Living.

Susan Boland

HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
As Human Resources Officer, Susan develops, evaluates and implements human resources policies and programs for George Junior Republic. She also oversees the fundraising efforts for the organization. Please contact Susan if you have questions about fundraising or development.

Bryan Redfoot

DIRECTOR OF
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Bryan provides oversight, management, and supervision to the IT department.

Fred Harris

FACILITY MANAGER
Fred is responsible for the overall supervision of GJR and Affiliates physical plants. He oversees maintenance, auto shop, capital projects, and capital improvements.

GJR Board Membership

Richard R. Stevenson, Chair

Megan R. Troxell, Vice Chair

Roger K. Towle, Sec./Treasurer

Dorothy E. Bellhouse

Michael E. Clancey

Susan M. Cyphert

James P. Epstein

Mark Ferrara

Philip W. Gasiewicz

Brenda K. McBride

Brenda L. McNulty

Andrea Synowiec

Daniel Taylor

Gayle M. Young

Nathan M. Gressel, President

Gerald L. Savo, Sec./Treasurer

Edward T. Berti

Philip W. Gasiewicz

Brenda K. McBride

Nancy Purcell

Richard R. Stevenson

Mark Ferrara, Chair

Robert W. Wise, Jr., Vice Chair

VACANCY –  Sec./Treasurer

Dale R. Perelman

Richard R. Stevenson

As of 10.9.23

James P. Epstein, Chair

Ed Berti, Vice Chair

Dale Perelman, Sec./Treasurer 

Mark V. Aletto

David J. Ayers

Michael Buckman

David R. Champion

Brenda K. McBride

Mary A. Odem

William H. Romine Jr.

Gayle M. Young

As of 10.9.23

Dale R. Perelman, Chair

James P. Epstein, Vice Chair

Philip W. Gasiewicz, Sec./Treasurer

David R. Champion

Stacey Preyss

William H. Romine Jr.

Roger K. Towle

Mark V. Aletto, Chair

Michael E. Clancey, Vice Chair

Jessica P. Laymon, Sec./Treasurer

Greg S. Morin

Stacey R. Preyss

Richard R. Stevenson

As of 10.9.23

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