Board of Directors

Ryan Rutt - Chair and Treasurer

Ryan is a licensed Certified Public Accountant for McKonly & Asbury, LLP in Lancaster, PA. He is a 2007 graduate from Grove City College with a BS in Accounting. Ryan attends DOVE Westgate Church in Ephrata, PA where he serves on the Financial Advisory Team under the Executive Pastor of Finance. He is also serves as leader on the Media Team for Sunday morning services and enjoys leading a small group.

William Warner – Vice Chair

Bill is Vice President-Marketing for ALP Industries, Inc., a nationwide industrial distributor of wire rope, alloy chain and other lifting devices base out of Coatesville, PA. He has a MS Ed and a MBA from Youngstown State University. Bill and his wife, Diana, moved to Atglen, PA in 2000 from eastern Ohio. They have two married children and six grandsons. Diana is the Office Manager for Veterinary Oncology Research Services in West Chester, PA. They are partners at Celebrate Life Christian Church in Lancaster, PA. Bill enjoys restoring his 1960 MGA Roadster, collecting Coca-Cola memorabilia and making simple woodworking projects.

Beth Monaghan – Secretary

As chief administrative officer, Beth oversees human resources, executive offices, employee services, and facilities maintenance departments for Auntie Anne’s, Inc. As corporate secretary, Beth is responsible for maintaining the official documents of corporation such as the official seal, records of shares issued, corporate bylaws, and minutes of all board and committee meetings. She has been with the company since 1997 and has over 25 years of experience in administration, working with top-level executives on the legal, insurance, construction, marketing, advertising, and business franchise opportunities teams. Beth and her husband live in Conestoga, Pa. and have two children and two grandchildren. She likes to spend her free time with her family and also enjoys a good workout.

Tom Newcome

Tom is superintendent of schools for the Octorara Area School District in Atglen, PA. He has been employed by the school district since September 1996. Tom has worked in education his entire career. He began as a math and science teacher with the Wake County, NC public school system. He served as an assistant principal with the Southern York County School District, Glen Rock, PA, prior to his start at Octorara. Tom and his wife Connie live in Glen Rock, PA and worship at Grace Fellowship in York-New Salem, PA.

Mae Ireland

After 42 years in public education, Mae desires to live an active retirement by using her God-given gifts, talents and life experiences to continue to serve the Lord. Mae lives in Lancaster and attends Calvary Church where she is a member of the Calvary Preschool Board (CPS) and co-chairs the CPS Director Search Committee. Recently widowed, she has three adult children and one grandchild.

Ted Witman

Ted is the Chief Operating Officer of Simon Lever LLP, a CPA and business consulting firm. Prior to moving to Lancaster in 2007, he spent 23 years in the publishing industry and also a brief time leading a faith-based organization serving individuals with developmental disabilities. He currently serves as Vice President of the Board of Lancaster County Christian School and is a founding member of the Board of Annie Moses Ministries in Nashville, TN.  Ted is also a member of the Lancaster Bible College Corporation.  He and his wife, Taryn, attend Calvary Church. They have four children and two grandchildren.