Our Vision

PRESIDENT

For more than 6 years, Tim’s professional career has been committed to the nonprofit space. After receiving his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Pittsburgh, Tim coordinated clinical research for complex, multidisciplinary diseases at the Allegheny Health Network Medicine Institute. Since then, he has served as Senior Manager at the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research, leading global patient advocacy efforts, directing clinical research initiatives, and managing strategic partnerships for the rare disease sarcoidosis. Tim has also served on his Church Council, and has frequently volunteered at UPMC hospitals and the Pittsburgh food bank.

Tim has more than 8 years experience in marketing, including expertise in branding, social media, and graphic design. Tim co-founded Sentry Esports, a professional event and production company serving the local grassroots gaming community, where he currently serves as President & CEO and directs business development and marketing strategy. Tim also leads marketing and business development for Your Sweet Cake Design Studio - a custom-order bakery in Jeannette. Tim is deeply committed to the revitalization of Jeannette through community collaboration.

VICE PRESIDENT

Joined Householder LIfestyle Consulting,LLC in 2005 and currently serves as Vice- President of the /dba HLC Bookeeping & Office Services. Her experience in Administrative and Business Management, Marketing, Corporate Accounting and QuickBooks Software Set-up and maintence has made her a valuable asset to our clients.

She has been a Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor since 2008, and her business experience allows her to quickly identify needs and design a plan of action to bring success to any office.

Kristina teaches our Quickbooks Classes and coaches individual on professional and personal development. She speaks on a wide variety of business topics as well as Spiritual Refreshment workshops. She is also the author of several childrens books.

TREASURER

My name is Dr Robert McLaughlin, Graduate of Jeannette High School class of 1973, a retired dentist who practiced 38 years in my hometown with my South 5th Street office located only 2 blocks from my parent’s home. My wife of 40 years, Susan (Casale) and I reside in the Irwin area of Penn Trafford school district. Since retirement from traditional practice in 2017, I have stayed busy with Missions Dentistry in Africa, South America, Mexico, and other non-profit US Dental Service programs. Starting in 2012, I developed & am still enjoying my second career as a professional photographer and Tour guide, doing photography workshops & sightseeing tours in Italy and Ireland during May through September.

My gratitude and commitment to my loyal friends & patient-citizens of Jeannette was a catalyst also for my involvement with the Mosaic Community Development Center. There and at Mosaic Community Church, I am fortunate to be able to teach, encourage, and support Jeannette youth who wish to grow in leadership & faith principles for life improvement.

ASSISTANT TREASURER

My name is Kramer and I am a Jeannette resident, a downtown property and business owner, and proud University of Pittsburgh alum. I grew up on the border of North Huntingdon and White Oak, graduated from Norwin High School, and earned my BSBA - HR Management in 2016. I am a Recruitment Relationship Manager for an international dialysis provider and my wife Hannah, a Registered Dental Hygienist, and I own Jeannette Dreams LLC, which provides housing within the city to traveling healthcare professionals, and leases commercial space to two downtown start-up businesses. Hanah and I are also approved renovators with the Redevelopment Authority of Westmoreland County. 

My wife and I are passionate and involved community members who volunteer to direct parades, clean up sidewalks, frequently walk the town over, and support local businesses as often as possible. In 5 short years, we’ve lived in Paruco Park on the city’s south side, central business district near City Hall, and just bought a house on the city’s north side. I am also a diehard Pitt fan. 

We owe Jeannette and our wonderful neighbors in Paruco Park, as well as our fellow business owners downtown, a debt of gratitude for welcoming us as first-time home buyers, new business owners, and instilling within us the Jeannette spirit, despite us being township transplants. Our dreams and vision for the city became the namesake for our LLC. Through the Jeannette Initiative, I know the other board members, committee members and I can bring more beauty and prosperity back to this proud, welcoming, and deserving city.

Barbara McCray moved to PA in 2014, and started her volunteering career through the American Red Cross as a First Aid/CPR instructor in 2015, and now a member of the board on the Jeannette Initiative.

Because of her love for nature, Barbara has a hobby for art which she demonstrates through interior decorating and landscaping. She first visited Jeanette in 2021, and fell in love with the city, a passion which led to her adoption on the Jeanette Initiative Board in December of 2024. 

Barbara has an Associates Degree in Social Work, and is also pursuing her A.S in Business Management.

PROGRAM MANAGER

Linden's diverse background includes 25 years as a journalist in Western Pennsylvania, including eight spent as the editor of the former Jeannette Spirit newspaper, and working as a writing coach, consulting editor, speaker and mentor.

Her work will focus on several projects, including some that are already underway such as overseeing the Jeannette Facade Improvement Program, conducting a blighted property survey in the downtown business district and helping the Initiative’s board of directors prepare to apply for Main Street Matters designation through the state's Department of Community and Economic Development.