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Community Foundation Board and Staff

“There is immense power when a group of people with similar interests gets together to work toward the same goals.”
― Idowu Koyenikan, internationally acclaimed organizational consultant and author of
“Wealth for all Africans: How Every African Can Live the Life of Their Dreams”

Gary S. Olson
Board Chairman
Retired-ESSA Bank & Trust President                                        

Meredith D. Rettaliata, Esq.
Board Vice-Chair
Ferro Steele LLC

Tricia Dunkelberger-Fritz
Board Secretary/Treasurer
Dunkelberger’s Sports Outfitter

Marynell Strunk

Marynell Strunk 
Board Director
Retired-Pocono Health Foundation Manager

John E. Burrus
Board Director
ESSA Bank & Trust Foundation
Chairman

Stephanie Lefferson
Board Director
CNB Bank                                                AVP Project Mgt. Strategic Plan Administrator

 

Coming in 2026 – new
Board Director

 

Coming in 2026 – new Board member

Samantha J. Holbert
Staff/Executive Director

The Community Foundation of Monroe County is affiliated with the nationally certified Scranton Area Foundation for back office administrative and investment services. This agreement enables the CFMC to draw on 70 years of experience the Scranton Area Foundation possesses while we grow.