2025 CFFC Board of Directors

by | Jan 20, 2025

Left to right, top to bottom: Edward Balling, Vice Chair; Angela Braun, D.C., Secretary; Terry Burden; Clifford J. Callahan, CPA; Edward Capuzzi, Jr.; Joshua Ellsworth; James R. Foutz, CPA; Ronald Gabriel, Chair; Michael George, Treasurer; Garnet Gordon, Esq.; James E. Higinbotham, Jr., Esq.; David Hughes; William James; Brandon Katzeff; Lawrence J. Kiefer; John LaCarte; Casey Leonard, CPA

Seventeen (17) community members continue to volunteer their service and support as board members of the Community Foundation of Fayette County, a public charity created in 1999 to improve Fayette County through charitable giving.

The 2025 officers are as follows: Ronald Gabriel as Chair, Edward Balling as Vice Chair, Michael George as Treasurer, and Angela Braun, D.C. as Secretary.

Additional directors are as follows: Terry Burden; Clifford J. Callahan, CPA; Edward Capuzzi, Jr.; Joshua Ellsworth; James R. Foutz, CPA; Garnet Gordon, Esq.; James E. Higinbotham, Jr., Esq.; David Hughes; William James; Brandon Katzeff; Lawrence J. Kiefer; John LaCarte; Casey Leonard, CPA.

“The foundation’s mission is to build a stronger Fayette County by inspiring charitable giving, supporting nonprofits, and nurturing positive community impact. Our board members are committed to that mission, and they all help the growth and impact of the foundation,” said Renee M. Couser, CFFC Executive Director.

The board of directors oversees the management and governance of the foundation. They are also crucial in the foundation’s special initiatives like the Gala of Giving, Fayette Gives, and strategic planning.

To learn more about CFFC, browse our website at www.cffayettepa.org or contact the office at 724-437-8600.