Leadership & Board of Directors
Committed to Success
Vista would not be what it is today without the hard work and commitment of our team of teachers, administrators, consultants, therapists, coordinators, and board members.
Vista would not be what it is today without the hard work and commitment of our team of teachers, administrators, consultants, therapists, coordinators, and board members.
Steven Rowley began his career in the EdTech market, where he worked for 25 years. He has worked for many well-known education publishers such as Pearson, McGraw-Hill, HMH, and The Master Teacher. Most recently, Steve has been managing his own consulting firm, Advokat Services, helping educational companies with strategic planning and executive development. A graduate of Brigham Young University, Steven is currently studying Special Education and Business Law at Concord Law School at Purdue University Global. In addition to his background in education, strategic planning, business development, and executive leadership, Steven’s experience as a parent of an adult child with autism provides a particularly personal connection to the Vista community.
Patricia holds an educational specialist degree in Educational Leadership from Liberty University and a master’s degree in School Business Leadership from Wilkes University. Pat has a background in educational finance and business operations. Prior to coming to Vista, she was Business Operations at the Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute and Manager for the Penn State Center for the Protection of Children, both at The Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. She also served as Executive Director of Business and Finance for the Lebanon Campus of HACC and was the Assistant Director of Business Affairs for the Palmyra Area School District. Pat enjoys walking and hiking in her down time. She resides in Annville and is a mother of two adult children. Pat’s goal is to expand Vista’s financial development.
Alicia has expertise in Behavioral Health. She holds a master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from The Pennsylvania State University and currently, and is a board-certified behavior analyst and a licensed behavior specialist. She is a member of the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts, has participated in research regarding effective toilet training strategies, and has presented at related conferences. For 20 years, Alicia has focused on providing treatment and consultation to individuals with autism and their families across the life span. She is passionate about ensuring individuals receive effective treatment and have the highest quality of life. Her passion for ABA comes not only from the research of successes in the field but also from the pleasure of witnessing interventions be successful and make a difference in one’s life. Alicia strongly believes that growing an individual’s personal and behavioral independence is how one measures success in this field.
Candis has expertise in Special Education. She holds a master’s in Special Education, a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education & Special Education, and a Supervisory Certificate, all from Millersville University. For 18 years, Candis has focused on developing and monitoring Special Education programs and services, while ensuring compliance with the Pennsylvania Department of Education and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). She is a Vista representative within the Alliance of Approved Private Schools of Pennsylvania (AAPS) and has facilitated curriculum discussions on a national level with the Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP). Candis has worked in both the public and private school sectors, serving as a Special Education Teacher, as well as Supervisor of Special Education Services. She lives in Camp Hill with her husband and their son. As a family they enjoy spending time outdoors and visiting National Parks. Candis is passionate about ensuring school-age students with special needs have access to the best services possible to achieve their highest potential.
Sabrina holds a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Oregon and is certified in Quality Management through the Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs. Sabrina worked 10 years in customer service and administrative management with Peace Health, a non-profit health care system located in Oregon, Washington and Alaska, prior to relocating to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in 2000. She worked for Northwestern Human Services in Administration before joining The Vista School® in July 2004. She has experience in compliance, licensing, financial reporting, office management, customer service, and human resources. She currently resides in Midtown Harrisburg with her beloved Australian Shepherd “Nissa,” and enjoys playing the guitar, hiking, and writing. Sabrina feels her work enables Vista to function at its best and to “keep the lights on.”
Kendra holds a master’s degree in education from Temple University and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland, and is a board-certified behavior analyst and a licensed behavior specialist. Since 1997, Kendra has worked in the field of behavior analysis with a focus on the education and treatment of individuals with autism spectrum disorders. She started Vista Outreach Services in 2003 and Vista’s Early Intervention program in 2017. She has presented at professional conferences including Association for Behavior Analysis International, Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, and Northeast Federation for Precision Teaching Conference. Kendra lives in Harrisburg with her husband and son. Her interests include developing systems that support making meaningful differences in people’s lives and translating research into practice.
David was elected president and chair of The Vista School/Vista Foundation board of directors. A partner in the law firm of K&L Gates LLP, his practice focuses on commercial litigation and appellate work. Mr. Fine has been a member of the Vista board since its inception in 2000, and he has been active in autism and disability advocacy for many years. Mr. Fine has served on the Pennsylvania Special Education Advisory Panel, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services autism task force, the Keystone Autism Services board of directors, and the Pennsylvania Autism Policy Workgroup. He is the father of an adult son with autism.
Katrina was elected Vice President of the board. A Certified Public Accountant, she is the Financial Reporting Manager for Delta Dental of Pennsylvania. Prior to holding that position, she spent eight years with PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP, where she conducted audits for clients ranging from small nonprofit organizations to large public entities. Ms. Young has been active in the Central Pennsylvania community as a treasurer for several nonprofit organizations. Her family of six includes members with Autism Spectrum Disorders, and she has become dedicated to assisting other families facing similar situations.
Anthony is the Treasurer of the Board. As partner and chief financial officer of Reynolds Enterprises, Mr. Worrall focuses on strategic planning and asset development. Additionally, he is president of Reynolds’ restoration services and oversees its day-to-day operations, including administration, business development, project management, and staffing. A graduate of Leadership Harrisburg Area, he is a past recipient of a 40 Under 40 Award from the Central Penn Business Journal. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Harrisburg and a Bridges Member of the United Way of the Capital Region. He is the father of two daughters with autism and a son.
Richard of Camp Hill, was elected Secretary of the Board of Directors of The Vista School® and the Vista Foundation. Mr. Kocher retired in 2014 as chief legal officer of Philhaven Hospital in Mount Gretna. Before attending law school full time and changing careers, he held senior executive positions at several healthcare organizations in the Harrisburg area. His most recent healthcare experience was as senior vice president/executive director of Mainstay/Magellan Behavioral Health, Camp Hill. Mr. Kocher holds a J.D. degree, M.S. in health services administration, and M.A. in clinical psychology. He is Board-certified in healthcare management and a life fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (LFACHE).
Chris joined the firm in 2019 as a Senior Wealth Advisor following a 15-year career in wealth management and public accounting with a regional CPA firm. His experience includes working with small business owners and high net worth individuals and families. He is committed to providing excellent client service in developing comprehensive financial plans and investment portfolios to help his clients achieve their financial and personal goals. Chris also has a wealth of experience in consulting with companies related to qualified retirement plan design and specifically the coordination of cash balance and 401(k) plans to achieve the overall tax efficiency that his clients desire.
Chris resides in Mount Gretna with his wife, son and daughter where he enjoys hiking, golfing, and spending time at the beach.
Chris is active in the community serving on numerous boards for charities throughout Central PA. He is a 2010 graduate of the Leadership Harrisburg Area’s Community Leadership Series and a 2013 recipient of the Central Penn Business Journal’s Forty under 40 Award.
Dr. Waxmonsky is the Division Chief of Child Adolescent Psychiatry at the Hershey Medical Center, the University Chair in Child Psychiatry at Penn State and Professor of Psychiatry at the Penn State College of Medicine. His research focuses on the integration of medication and behavioral treatments targeting both children and their parents to improve the long-term outcomes of children with ADHD, the assessment and treatment of irritability in children and the service models for improving access to behavioral health treatments. He runs a clinical practice that specializes in the treatment of ADHD across the lifespan. He oversees the development and expansion of Pediatric Behavioral Health Integrated Care Programs at Penn State Health and is the medical director of the Telephonic Psychiatry Services Program at Penn State Health that covers central and southeastern Pennsylvania.
Andrew is a Partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers and has more than 35 years of experience as an audit and health care consulting partner. Andy also serves as the chairman of the board for Andrew’s Gift. He has served as the president of the United Cerebral Palsy of the Capital Area. Andy has two children and resides in Harrisburg with his wife, Dorothy. Andy and Dorothy Ward are Andrew’s parents.
Adeolu has served on numerous non-profit boards within the Central Pennsylvania community, including the Harrisburg Young Professionals and the Art Association of Harrisburg. Ade joined the Vista Adult Services Board in 2013 to work towards improving opportunities for his sister and all other adults with autism in the region. Ade is an attorney in the energy and environmental practice group at McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC, where he focuses on regulatory and transactional issues involving electric, natural gas, communications, and water utility services. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania and his Juris Doctor from Tulane University Law School.
Keith is a project director at the Penn State Hershey Medical Center, where he oversees the design and construction of large capital projects for Penn State University, and has a degree in civil engineering from Carnegie Mellon University. With his family, he moved to the area from State College to manage the building of the new Cancer Institute on the Hershey Medical Center campus. Sunderman and his wife were instrumental in helping to prepare Vista’s first homes for adults with autism. They are the parents of a high school student at The Vista School. “Working on the homes allowed Sue and me to envision what life after age 21 might look like for our Natalie,” he said. “Vista fills a tremendous need in society by serving this population and does it so incredibly well that it provides a tremendous amount of hope for the families and friends of those on the spectrum.”
Josh recently joined Hershey Trust Company with over 18 years of experience in equity analysis and outside manager selection and oversight, with his most recent work experience from Goldman Sachs Asset Management in New York, where he was Vice President, Consumer Sector Portfolio Manager. Prior to Goldman, Josh was employed with Honeywell Capital Management and JPMorgan Securities.
A graduate of Lafayette College, Josh earned a degree in Economics; Josh is also a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®).
We’re always searching for passionate and qualified candidates to join our team of skilled professionals.