https://kevinjohnmcaleesefoundation.org/our-board daily 0.75 2025-08-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1c76de4888e5468998314/6121d49f-dc96-4e1d-87ee-e679fa0cfcde/business+headshot.JPG Board of Directors - Kiplee Bell Morris, MD MS PA-C Founder & CEO Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1c76de4888e5468998314/1623945810223-RBLS6YCDJHJ0IB5Z98EB/Board+Phots_0004_IrvLevy.jpg Board of Directors - Irv Levy Consultant to the Board A proud Philadelphia native and longtime executive in the financial recruiting industry, Irv Levy brings over three decades of leadership and service to the board of the Kevin John McAleese Foundation. Founder of EC-ES, an executive search firm specializing in the banking sector since 1998, Irv has spent his career connecting talent with opportunity — a value that mirrors the mission of the Foundation. Irv’s relationship with Colonel Kevin John McAleese began in 1990 at a Philadelphia recruiting firm, and from that professional connection grew a lifelong friendship rooted in shared values, creativity, and community impact. Together, they co-wrote and recorded the official Miss Philadelphia song at the legendary Sigma Sound Studio in 1996 — a tribute to the organization they both supported with great pride. When Kevin was deployed to Bosnia in 1999, Irv stepped in as acting Executive Director of the Miss Philadelphia Organization during Dr. Kiplee Bell’s reign as Miss Philadelphia. Ever the mentor, Kevin encouraged Irv’s daughter, Bethany — also a proud graduate of Central High School — to compete in the pageant. She was crowned Miss Philadelphia in 2002, a moment that reflected the full-circle legacy of mentorship and empowerment that Kevin embodied. Irv was honored to have Kevin serve as the best man at his wedding in 2001. Today, he carries that friendship forward through dedicated board service, helping guide the Foundation’s scholarship efforts and patient-family advocacy. Irv and his wife Lex reside in Limerick, PA, where they enjoy life with their children, grandchildren, and two beloved cats — not always in that order. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1c76de4888e5468998314/1623945854319-B0QMEC78T20A9ONVIS17/Board+Phots_0007_RebeccaWalker.jpg Board of Directors - Rebecca A. Walker, BSN RN IBCLC Chief Operating Officer Rebecca A. Walker serves as the Chief Operating Officer of the Kevin John McAleese Foundation, where her leadership is anchored in purpose, compassion, and legacy. A Certified Nurse-Midwife, Board-Certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, and International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), she brings deep clinical expertise and heartfelt advocacy to families impacted by glioblastoma. Known to many as “Beckie,” she is a Hershey native and proud Philadelphia transplant. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Drexel University, with a minor in Addictions Counseling and a concentration in Human Lactation & Breastfeeding. Her early career included positions at leading institutions such as the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, and Lankenau Medical Center. In 2017, Rebecca launched BestFeeding Lactation & Feeding Consultation, LLC, where she has provided evidence-based, family-centered lactation care to parents and newborns across the region. As CEO of the Foundation, she leads with strategic clarity and deep emotional insight, helping expand initiatives like the Glioblastoma Tuition Initiative, which supports the children of brain cancer sufferers in pursuing higher education. Her leadership builds upon the enduring mission of Colonel Kevin John McAleese—ensuring that grief never eclipses opportunity, and that every legacy has room to grow. Rebecca is the proud mother of Everly, whose arrival deepened her commitment to supporting families through the most sacred and challenging seasons of life. Her perspective as a mother, clinician, and leader continues to shape a future where love, education, and legacy intersect with impact. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1c76de4888e5468998314/1623945922150-UAKTRA4XVRFJO4ZX8CLH/Board+Phots_0005_RonUnger.jpg Board of Directors - Ron Unger, CPA Treasurer Born and raised in Philadelphia, Ron Unger brings over three decades of experience in public accounting, business education, and community service. A proud graduate of Central High School, David holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Education from the University of Pennsylvania, and an MBA from Temple University. Ron is a partner at Krassenstein & Unger LLC, a boutique CPA firm based in Jenkintown, PA, that provides tax and accounting services to individuals and small businesses across the region. With a deep understanding of financial strategy and compliance, he plays a vital role in stewarding the fiscal integrity of the Kevin John McAleese Foundation as its Board Treasurer. A passionate educator, Ron has served as an adjunct instructor in the Accounting Department at Temple University’s Fox School of Business for over six years and previously taught at Ursinus College. His teaching reflects a commitment to developing the next generation of financial professionals with integrity and excellence. Ron and his family reside in Abington, PA, where he enjoys time with his wife, son, two cats, and the occasional visit from a beloved grand-dog. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1c76de4888e5468998314/1623945949214-J3Z0ZBVUPN19P2UVYPD1/Board+Phots_0008_RayMelcher.jpg Board of Directors - Raymond H. Melcher, Jr. Advisor to the Board With over four decades of distinguished leadership across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors, Raymond H. Melcher, Jr. brings unparalleled experience in corporate strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and civic engagement to the Kevin John McAleese Foundation board. Ray is a licensed investment banker and has served since 2006 as President, CEO, and Owner of Marathon Business Group, LLC, which operates as Marathon Capital Advisors and Marathon Franchise Advisors—recognized affiliates of the global VR Mergers & Acquisitions network. His firms specialize in business transitions, including succession planning, strategic growth, and divestitures. In addition, Ray leads Marathon Financing Advisors and Marathon Executive Placement, supporting entrepreneurs with capital access and executive recruitment. A seasoned C-suite leader, Ray is often called upon to serve as interim or part-time CEO/COO for companies in periods of change, providing stability and expert direction. His deep business acumen is also reflected in the classroom, where he serves as Adjunct Faculty at Alvernia University, teaching both graduate and undergraduate business students. Ray holds an MBA from Saint Joseph’s University and Bachelor of Arts degrees from Kutztown University and Alvernia College, along with advanced financial services training through the University of Virginia’s Consumer Bankers Association School. Beyond business, Ray is a champion for civic progress. He has served on the boards of more than 40 nonprofit organizations, many in leadership roles, focusing his volunteerism on education, youth, and economic development. His contributions have earned him widespread recognition, including: Business Leader of the Year, Berks County Chamber of Commerce Eastern PA Executive Spotlight Award Distinguished Alumnus, Alvernia College Community Leadership by Example Award, Senior Citizens Council Citation for Service, Kutztown University A devoted family man, Ray is married to Terri Lampe Melcher and is a proud father and grandfather. His legacy of leadership and mentorship aligns powerfully with the mission of the Kevin John McAleese Foundation to uplift families and future generations through education and hope. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1c76de4888e5468998314/1623945972687-JVX7OQVIT9FVROV6BDAP/Board+Phots_0003_LauraWhartenby.jpg Board of Directors - Laura Kemner Fundraising Development Laura brings a rare blend of professional excellence, personal resilience, and heartfelt compassion to her role as Fundraising Coordinator for the Kevin John McAleese Foundation. A proud mother of five and grandmother of seven, Laura leads with a family-first ethos that deeply informs her passion for service. A graduate of Council Rock High School in Newtown, PA, and Sanford-Brown University, Laura earned membership in the National Honor Society and was honored with the Professionalism Award—early reflections of her lifelong commitment to excellence and integrity. Over the course of a 30-year career in healthcare, Laura has touched countless lives—most notably during her 10-year tenure in the Emergency Department at Virtua Voorhees, where she worked under pressure with compassion and skill. She also shared her expertise as an instructor at Merritt Institute in Mt. Laurel, NJ, helping shape the next generation of healthcare professionals. Today, Laura channels her energy into fundraising and donor engagement at the Foundation, working tirelessly to ensure families affected by glioblastoma receive the support, recognition, and resources they deserve. As a Certified Life Coach and co-owner of a Grief Recovery & Compassion Support Service, Laura continues to create safe, healing spaces for those navigating profound loss. In her free time, Laura is a devoted volunteer, serving as a Visitation Minister through her church, and is actively pursuing a personal goal: earning her pilot’s license—a powerful testament to her belief that it’s never too late to chase a dream. Laura’s life and leadership are living proof that hope can be lifted, even through grief, and that the legacy of love is often carried forward by those who serve with quiet strength and unwavering purpose. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1c76de4888e5468998314/1623945997480-75II77Y8JC5CFV3V70OE/Board+Phots_0002_SherondaMike.jpg Board of Directors - Sheronda N. Mike Fernandez , JD, MPH Legal Advisor Sheronda brings a wealth of experience in law, public health, education, and youth advocacy to her role on the Board of the Kevin John McAleese Foundation. A proud graduate of The College of New Jersey, she holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biologywith a minor in Chemistry and later earned a Master of Public Health from Drexel University School of Public Health, where she specialized in public policy. After receiving a prestigious Public Policy Fellowship in Washington, D.C., Ms. Mike returned to New Jersey and became a driving force behind the development and implementation of a statewide youth public health initiative. Her leadership helped shape a model adopted by other states seeking to elevate health outcomes and access for young people. Inspired to broaden her impact, Ms. Mike earned her Juris Doctorate from Rutgers University–Newark School of Law. She went on to serve the people of New Jersey as an Assistant Prosecutor for nine years, with a decade total in criminal practice. Her work in the courtroom was driven by a commitment to justice, fairness, and the well-being of families and communities. Currently, Ms. Mike advocates for youth as an attorney representing children in family court matters, ensuring that the voices of the most vulnerable are heard. In addition to her legal practice, she serves as adjunct faculty at Rowan University, teaching courses in criminal justice and mentoring the next generation of public servants. Her cross-disciplinary career exemplifies the Foundation’s values of service, mentorship, and legacy. With deep roots in both policy and practice, Ms. Mike brings a powerful perspective to our mission of honoring lives, uplifting families, and gifting hope. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1c76de4888e5468998314/1623946156704-2GFQ0BRQPJBNHE7KFWBB/Board+Phots_0001_HollyHarrar.jpg Board of Directors - Holly Harrar Jones Multimedia Producer Holly Harrar Jones brings a compelling voice to the Kevin John McAleese Foundation as its Multimedia Producer. A seasoned journalist and empathetic storyteller, she crafts video narratives that honor Colonel Kevin McAleese’s enduring legacy and the lives he touched. Holly currently reports for WFMZ-TV 69 News in Allentown, PA — part of the state’s third-largest business district — where she covers major stories, including interviews with White House officials, civil rights events, and pandemic-related health updates. Her work reflects a deep respect for informed storytelling and community impact. Crowned Miss Philadelphia in 2016, Holly previously represented the region as Miss Lehigh Area in 2014, using her platform to advocate for the disability community. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications/Journalism with a Minor in Disability Studies from Shippensburg University, and her early work earned a Mid‑Atlantic College Production Emmy. More recently, Holly and her husband, Keith Jones of CBS News, welcomed their son, Keith Jones III, expanding her role to include her most cherished identity: boy-mom. Her new role has deepened her appreciation for family stories and strengthened her commitment to telling them with warmth and authenticity. From multimedia production at the Foundation to frontline news work and motherhood, Holly isn’t just documenting stories — she’s living them. 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Our Patient & Family Advocacy Program provides patients and families grants to help with groceries, lodging, and transportation while receiving treatment for their GBM. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1c76de4888e5468998314/352f5b8e-f334-4d2c-a92e-75ebba55d2fd/KJM+Website+update-7.png Home - Community Outreach We look forward to collaboration and partnership with individuals and companies who feel best aligned with our heart for service. Our volunteers and donors have kept Kevin’s light shining through the eyes of so many scholars, patients and families alike who have benefited from his legacy of giving. 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She is a member of the American Federation of Television & Radio Artists/Screen Actors Guild and is a copyrighted song writer. She is an animal lover, in particular, she absolutely adores her 18 and a half year old shih tzu, Bailey. She enjoys cooking, creating new dishes & entertaining for family, and interior decorating & design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1c76de4888e5468998314/1597160501339-TDHJMWLMW9Z947FX7J2N/Photo.KenWiedeman.png Advisory Board - Ken Wiedeman Ken serves as an advisor to our foundation. He is happily married to Kevin’s sister, Susan, featured above. Ken is the proud President of his own company that provides business development, strategic marketing, management consulting, and executive search services. He is a life-long, die-hard Mets fan and he and Susan were actually the first couple to get married on the Mets Citi Field in 2009. He is passionate about music, gardening, landscaping, and is an avid wine enthusiast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1c76de4888e5468998314/1596475805794-CBLQC1BPHI05MR33G7ZF/27672.jpg Advisory Board - Agnes White Auction Co-Chair Agnes White has been involved with the Miss America Organization in many capacities for over 30 years. She has served most recently as the Judges Chairman for the Miss Philadelphia Scholarship Organization, and also served for many years as the Assistant Executive Director of the program. Mrs. White has been a state traveling companion for seven Miss Pennsylvania’s, including the current Miss Pennsylvania, Tiffany Seitz. She has judged seven MAO state pageants (New York, Utah, Kansas, Connecticut, Illinois, New Hampshire and Hawaii) and local preliminaries in eleven states. In addition, she served on the Welcoming Committee for the Miss America Contestants Weekend in Philadelphia in 2001 and 2002. In January 2008 she retired from the United States Environmental Protection Agency after 33 years of Federal service. In 2011, she fulfilled her lifelong dream of graduating from college and did so with honors from Albright College with a B.S. degree in Organizational Behavior/Psychology. Currently, Mrs. White is an elementary school substitute teacher in Bucks County, PA and is also a Brand Partner for NEORA, an anti-aging skincare and wellness company. She has been married to her husband Frank for 47 years and they are winter residents of Manatee County, FL. She is the proud mother of Bob, a Penn State University graduate and a member of the Miss PA Board of Directors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1c76de4888e5468998314/1596476159381-PHKZ4XBC2L1PTO2MQSON/image002.jpg Advisory Board - Frank White Auction Co-Chair Frank White has volunteered for over 30 years at all 3 levels of the Miss America Organization. He was the Operations Manager for the Miss Philadelphia Scholarship Organization for over 15 years. He served as a Media Relations Representative for the Miss Pennsylvania State Scholarship Organization for ten years. Frank was also a part of the “Philadelphia Weekend” Welcoming Committee for the Miss America Contestants in 2001 and 2002. Frank is a graduate of LaSalle University in Philadelphia, and has retired as a Sales Manager for Independence Blue Cross and AmeriHealth Insurance Co. His area of expertise is in interviewing, recruiting, and developing successful career agents. In his spare time, he teaches and tutors small children at his church and a local elementary school. A sports enthusiast, Frank resides in Bucks County, PA, with his wife of 47 years, Agnes, who is the former Judges Chair of the Miss Philadelphia Scholarship Organization, and is the father of one son, Robert, who is a Field Director for the Miss Pennsylvania Scholarship Organization. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1c76de4888e5468998314/1599071506230-PYIFRAIG7690YQJHILJ6/20200901_203553.jpg Advisory Board - Lex Levy Born and raised in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Lex Levy worked for many years in accounting and as the Program Director of Ways to Work at Family Services of Montgomery County. In 2012, she joined Accolade, a Seattle-based health and benefits solutions company, as a Lead Health Assistant. Weeks after meeting her husband Irv in 1997, she was introduced to Kevin. The two became fast friends and Kevin was Irv’s best man at their wedding several years later. Kevin’s generous gift of a 10-day Caribbean Cruise in 2011 with Irv and many of Kevin’s family and friends was the experience of a lifetime. The memory of Lex and Kevin singing "How Great is Our God" on that cruise will be forever cherished. Lex and Irv live in Limerick with their two cats and spend as much time as possible with their children and grandchildren. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1c76de4888e5468998314/1599071617965-XJSNTYZQ3T1Q1CDZY15M/1599066873906_IMG_2299.jpg Advisory Board - Paul Frame Chester County resident Paul Frame is the president of Vintage Sales Stables, a Lancaster-based cattle livestock business that has been in his family for 45 years and has also managed restaurants in Chester County. A graduate of West Chester University with a Bachelor of Science degree, Paul minored in speech/communication and anthropology/sociology. He has raised two successful children, Evan and Morgan, both of whom live in the area and who loved, and were loved, by Kevin. Paul first met Kevin in 1996 and has been a proud sponsor of the Miss Philadelphia Scholarship Organization ever since. Kevin passed away under hospice care at Paul’s former residence in Pottstown and he still loves and cares for Kevin’s dog Buffy. Paul married Jose “Ivan” Nunez Martinez in 2016. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1c76de4888e5468998314/1599284156543-Y45I8CXRDT2I26Z9ASZZ/Jean+Brooks+2016-1Crop.jpg Advisory Board - Jean Brooks Jean Brooks graduated with honors from Temple University with a B.B.A. in Business Management. She started her career in financial services in 1983. Her skills expanded to include business development, financial compliance, insurance, lending, and management. She retired in 2011 and developed a workshop for people struggling with the non-financial aspects of retirement called Retire to Life. Jean’s other passion is acting. She has performed in films, commercials, theatre, cabarets and as a Standard Patient. Over the years, she has been involved with many not-for-profit organizations including The Mann Center for the Performing Arts, Women’s Way, Montgomery County Big Brothers Big Sisters, and a variety of professional associations. She is proud to have been a friend of Kevin’s, and grateful to have the opportunity to serve the Kevin John McAleese Foundation. https://kevinjohnmcaleesefoundation.org/partnerships daily 0.75 2023-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1c76de4888e5468998314/1601084230133-MBCMFTC7G834MCXGV2YG/pbr+logo2.jpeg Partnerships - PBR Productions Gala Production Team Based in Perkasie, PA, PBR Productions is a full service audio and video production company with decades of experience in multiple facets of the industry. Their producers have come from the backgrounds of broadcasting, event production, corporate video, commercial video, music production, and much more. PBR Productions has brought our gala to life in the virtual world and so grateful for their incredible work! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1c76de4888e5468998314/1601084467786-6WKL7AKYG9FONT37LAN9/anderson+group+logo.jpg Partnerships - The Anderson Group Marketing/Advertising Firm The Anderson Group, is a team of talented brand strategists, behavioral marketers, designers, digital wizards, writers, videographers, problem solvers, and data analysts that has transitioned our non-profit’s visibility to the forefront. They have helped create and execute all marketing and advertising material that has been produced in conjunction with our 2020 Believe Gala. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1c76de4888e5468998314/1601084861033-3UWIDZ7K4WQ6UDCVNZQW/image0+%281%29.png Partnerships - Bobbey Biddle Executive Director Miss Philadelphia Scholarship Organization Bobbey Biddle is a resident of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and has worked for twenty years in the area of production and events. He is currently the director of the Miss Philadelphia Scholarship Organization and has served in other roles over the last twenty years as a volunteer within the Miss America program. He has lent his talents as a staffer on many major events including the 6ABC Thanksgiving Day Parade in Philadelphia, the Miss America Show us Your Shoes Parade, the Welcome America Independence Day parade, and many more. He has served on many non-profit board of directors groups mainly relating to the performing arts, including a prestigious ballet company in Philadelphia. Bobbey is an accomplished vocalist and theater performer where he has performed in community and school productions and has served as artistic director for many theater programs throughout the years. He is also a high school color guard director and designer in addition to working with several other regional and national competition marching arts teams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1c76de4888e5468998314/1601084957733-1A9IARIOLXG394YQYNHP/Screen+Shot+2020-09-25+at+9.49.12+PM.png Partnerships - Yale Bender Graphic Design/Logo Artist For more than 30 years, Yale “Redd” Bender has served the Delaware Valley as a legendary tattoo artist, painter, pin-striper, and custom illustrator. We are so thankful to have him on our team as he has provided multiple images and art for our logo, Believe Gala, and more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd1c76de4888e5468998314/1601084996315-P6SNZB4RJAB6DNMQVZPR/Screen+Shot+2020-09-25+at+9.49.46+PM.png Partnerships - Kris Castner Social Media Specialist Kris works as a college instructor for the Criminology|Anthropology|Sociology department at Millersville University, and as a SEM, SEO and Social Media Specialist through her freelance business, Side Gig Like a Boss. She has master's degrees and an ABD in Anthropology\Criminal Justice from The George Washington University and Temple University, and is passionate about incorporating big data analysis and social media tools into her academic research. She is also active within the community in Lancaster City, PA where she lives with her husband, two shih tzus and "puppy cat". 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