Our Board

Joleen Lazecki, Chair

Joleen Lazecki works full-time for Lockheed Martin Corporation, is a realtor with Homes of NEPA, and is a Barre instructor at The Salt Barre. In addition, she is an active community volunteer serving on the Board of Directors for Scranton Civic Ballet Company and an active Paint Pittston Pink committee member. She had also served on the Tomato Festival and 5K race committees for over 20 years. She was also a member of the Pittston Art Walk and the Pittston Arts Council. In addition, she was on the Board of Directors for the Suzuki School of Strings and a Board Member for the Greater Pittston YMCA. She was honored to receive the Greater Pittston YMCA Sam Milazzo volunteer of the year award twice (2005 & 2018). A Pittston native and Pittston Area high school alum, Joleen holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from King’s college. Joleen is a mother of four children T.J., Hannah, Abby, Liam, and one son-in-law.

Harry O’Neil, Secretary

Harry earned his bachelor’s degree in economics from Penn State University, University Park, PA. He also obtained a master’s in business administration from the University of Scranton and a Juris Doctorate from the University of San Diego. He is an Attorney with Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies.

Jody Meade, Treasurer

Founder and President of the Fulton Fish Market. The fish market is a co-op comprising approximately 30 independent fish companies. Each company has its area of expertise; some stands are quite specialized in what they sell, and some sell a little bit of everything. On any given night, you can find fish from every continent worldwide. Fish begin arriving at the market in the evening, and our facility can unload 20 tractor-trailers. The team of unloaders, known by the manifests which stand, are getting what fish and, using forklifts, speedily deliver the goods. Each independent company has a team of workers who break down the pallets, set up the stand according to their fashion, and get ready to sell. Jody Meade is accredited with bringing the FFM into the 21st century. While working at Zagat, Meade started selling oysters to high-end restaurants to make some extra cash. He’d stop by the Fulton Fish Market around 4 in the morning and deliver directly to chefs before his office job started at 9 a.m. By 2010, Meade had built a solid reputation in the industry as a reliable seafood seller.

Ellie Bartoli

Marie Donahue

Richard Drust

Richard D. Drust is the Senior Vice President and Retail Banking Officer of FNCB Bank. Mr. Drust’s responsibilities include overseeing the retail branch network, the marketing unit, treasury services, and the residential mortgage origination team, and he has held the position since February 2014. Richard has over 35 years of banking experience serving in various bank management positions.

He is a graduate of the Institute of Financial Education. He has been active in numerous community organizations and serves on the Wyoming Valley Challenger Baseball and NEPA inclusive board, serving individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Jordan Fritz

Jordan Fritz is an NEPA native and a proud Luzerne County Community College and Wilkes University graduate, where she earned her B.A. in Communication Studies with concentrations in Journalism and Public Relations. After graduating from Wilkes, she participated in the Disney College Program in Orlando, Florida. She contracted with local entrepreneurs and nonprofits upon returning home, including tecBRIDGE.

She is currently employed by Johnson College as a Student Success Coordinator, planning events and various activities for the students on campus and acting as a primary resource for student assistance. Along with the Coffee Inclusive Board, she is also on the board of the NEPA Networkers, an ambassador and volunteer for Dr. Jen’s Hope Foundation, and an active member of her community.

She spends time with her family and friends in her free time, traveling, cooking, and enjoying the outdoors.

Shawn M.J. Casey

Shawn Casey was a 1987 graduate of Wyoming Area. After graduating with high marks, he began his studies at Wilkes University. Through these studies he realized his dream of practicing dentistry in the Wyoming Valley, which he pursued at the University of Pittsburgh dental school. In 1994, after being licensed by the state, Dr. Casey opened a solo Dental practice.

In 2005, Dr. Casey expanded his Dental facility to a multi doctor practice and in 2009, he opened a special needs dentistry center dedicated to his aunt Mary Casey.

When not at work, Dr. Casey enjoys being with his children, George, Shawna and Samantha and wife Michele.

Dr Casey is a member of the Pennsylvania Academy of General Dentistry and Pennsylvania Dental Association, he is involved with local charities, church organizations, and public service groups.

Annie Keating

Annie is a born and raised resident of Northeast, PA. She started her career in the bar/restaurant industry 18 years ago, which includes local places such as Brews Brothers and, most recently, Pazzo. Here, she established her love for customer service and helping those around her. She transitioned this to a new role as Account Executive for Pride Mobility Products, handling retail mobility product sales to North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. After gaining valuable experience, she decided to take her career to the next level by joining the Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority 9 years ago. She currently holds the position of Stormwater Office Manager.

In addition to her professional pursuits, she is very passionate about giving back to her community. She recently started her journey into volunteering with the Coffee Inclusive Board and Bake Inclusive Committee, where she has the opportunity to help people with disabilities grow and achieve their dreams. She is excited about the opportunities that lie ahead and looks forward to making a difference in the lives of others.

Ashley Leighton

Ashley Leighton is a proud native of NEPA. Being born and raised in the local area, she attended Holy Redeemer High School and King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, PA. After graduating from King’s College, Ashley dove into the professional world with her work centering around supporting employees in various ways. Most of her professional work has been within the Human Resources field. Ashley’s passion for helping others and guiding individuals through the employment journey brings her much fulfillment professionally.

Ashley grew up in an environment that welcomed and fostered individuals with disabilities to be themselves and strive to do great things. Being the niece of an individual with disabilities, she was granted the gift of seeing the world through a different lens which molded her into the person she is today. Ashley’s work on the Coffee Inclusive Board will be in honor of her late uncle, Patrick Leighton.

The combination of Ashleys upbringing, local roots, and instinct to help others is what makes being part of the Coffee Inclusive Board so exciting.

Sandra Nardone

Sandy is a transplant from Erie, PA, residing in NEPA for over 25 years. She is a graduate of Lock Haven University with a B.S. in Education and certifications to teach both Special Education and Early Childhood Education pre-K-12th grades. Locally, she has worked for the Luzerne Intermediate Unit, the Bear Creek Charter School, and, most recently, the Wyoming Valley Montessori School while raising three children. Before moving to the area, Sandy was a Program Director for the Salvation Army’s Developmental Disabilities Program in Philadelphia, a residential program for persons with disabilities and dual mental health diagnoses, living and working in their communities.

Throughout her position there, Sandy witnessed many challenges that persons with disabilities often have to overcome to become contributing, respected members of their communities. She is excited about the opportunity to continue volunteering and advocating for persons with disabilities in their communities and workplaces. Sandy is as passionate about animal rights as human rights and has fostered and rescued many dogs. She resides in Moosic, PA, with her husband Jay, son Marco, and dogs Ellie, Piper, and Livvy. She also has two daughters, Bella, who attends the University of Pittsburgh, and Ayajan, who resides in Plains, PA, and works for the United States Postal Service.

Joseph F. Saporito, III

Joseph F. Saporito, III, is an attorney at Saporito, Falcone & Watt, where he focuses his practice on general litigation (commercial, criminal defense, and civil litigation), commercial transactions, estate planning & probate, and guardianships. Attorney Saporito is proud to be a third-generation attorney in the City of Pittston and he is active in his community. Attorney Saporito is a member of the Board of Directors of the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce, he also serves as a Board Member for the City of Pittston Civil Service Commission, and he is the solicitor for the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Pittston. Attorney Saporito is active within the Pennsylvania Bar Association (“PBA”) and his local bar associations. He serves as a Delegate in the Zone 5 House of Delegates of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, he is a member of the Board of Directors of the Lackawanna Bar Association Young Lawyers’ Division, and he is a member of the Wilkes-Barre Law and Library Association.

Mark Soprano

Mark graduated from Bishop Hoban High School and then furthered his education by graduating from King’s College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.  Has been employed at Catholic Youth Center since 1985, serving as Executive Director since 2010.  Board Member and volunteer at St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen, Board Member and classroom volunteer for Junior Achievement of NEPA.  Co-owner of Studio Soprano letterpress printing.

Sally VanScoy

Sally VanScoy is the Founder/Owner of the fashion boutique Showroom56, founded in 2007 in Kingston, PA. Answering the local community’s call for a fun, comfortable environment to shop for fashionable brands and pieces, Sally combined her decades of retail experience, entrepreneurial prowess, and active, thoughtful eye for fashion to open Showroom56. The boutique underwent a significant expansion just two years later, in 2009, and has since grown to serve Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties. Her goal, remaining unchanged from Showroom56’s launch, is to provide current, on-trend styles and brands affordably to fashion-conscious shoppers. Whether they are
searching for daily wear, formal wear, or anything in between.

Sally has also utilized her passion for the fashion industry and her position in the community to become a successful fundraising event planner. She has hosted multiple fashion shows and benefits, such as events for Susan G. Komen and Prom On The Runway at 900 Rutter in Kingston for Teen Suicide Prevention. Drawn to Pittston’s revitalization and economic development, Sally has decided to find a new home for Showroom56 in Pittston in 2024. She is beyond excited to bring her business and philanthropic efforts to its community.