Crossing the Finish Line

Operating Committees

CFL uses operating committees to help manage the organization. Currently, there are six operating committees: Finance, Technology, Building/Real Property, Program, Marketing/Public Relations and Development.

Finance Committee

The role of the Finance Committee is to oversee and guide the Board of Directors in critical components of fiscal reporting and management in Crossing the Finish Line's operations. The three key components of fiscal oversight are: the audit function, investment management and budget planning, and evaluation. The Committee also reviews the long-term financial plan of the organization as it relates to cash position and development opportunities. The Finance Committee consists of:

• Deborah Bacon, CPA
• Evan Fineman, CPA
• Eric Meck
• Tom McGinn, CMA
• Christopher Vargo
• Sara O'Brien, CPA
• Kevin Norris

Technology Committee

The Technology Committee advises management and the Board of Directors about technological advances and purchases that help smooth operation of the organization. The Committee reviews equipment purchase requests to ensure that any investment in technology will enhance the organization's efficiency and match CFL's long-term needs. The Technology Committee consists of Christopher Hartman and Scott Applegate.

Building/Real Property Committee

This committee efficiently manages real property owned by the organization and evaluates all aspects surrounded with the potential acquisition of additional properties. The committee meets on an as-needed basis. The Building/Real Property Committee consists of:

• William McGroarty, Esquire
• Dustin Laricks
• Warren Becker
• Andrew Gerardi
• Anthony Gerardi, AIA
• William Matthews, Esquire

Marketing/Public Relations Committee

CFL's Marketing and Public Relations Committee works primarily to increase awareness and visibility for CFL throughout the greater Philadelphia region. They build strong media relationships and work with event committees to increase media awareness for events. They hope that these efforts will result in annual increases in event attendance, funds raised, homes donated, and the number of excursions CFL provides. The Marketing/Public Relations Committee consists of:

• Beth Trapani
• Beth Ziner
• Frank Rowe
• David Speicher
• Joe Desalvo
• Pat Bello
• Paul Cannon
• Michael Minghenelli
• Scott Miller
• Tim Ernst

Patient Program Committee

The Committee oversees the planning and implementation of the Patient Program and Port Support. They specifically form the internal and external program guidelines, review patient program expenditures with recommendations for resource efficiency, formulate processes for program operation to ensure a flow of donated accommodations. They also develop Port Support services for Sailors and surviving caregivers to ensure their involvement in the CFL Community. The committee reports patient statistics and program highlights to the Board of Directors monthly. The Patient Program Committee consists of:

• Mariann Kuttler, RN
• Brother Gerry Molyneaux
• Scott Miller
• LuAnn Chynoweth, LCSW
• James McCrudden
• Loretta Shacklett
• Rosemary Cox
• Lisa Metz, BSN
• Jane Greenberg, RN
• Patricia Gambino, BSN
• Miriam Kefer, RN
• Suzanne Kuttler-Kelly, D.O.

Development Committee

These individuals serve on this committee:

• J. Scott Miller Sr.
• Marci Schankweiler
• Chris Selgrath, DO
• David Speicher
• Jeff Boyle, CPA
• Jim Murray
• John Washlick
• Mariann Kuttler, RN
• Michael Keenan
• Patrick Bello
• Tom McGinn, CMA
• Rip Scott
• Dave Duemler
• Charles Greenberg
• Deborah Bacon, CPA
• Patricia Gambino, BSN
• John Swanick
• Deb Francesco
• Jeff DeVuono
• Dawn Westermann
• Kevin Norris
• Kevin O'Brien
• Rose Russell
• Paul Cannon
• John Swankick
• Stephen Target
• John Monaghan
• Evan Fineman
• Jane Quigley
• Craig Jones
• Chris Vargo
• Joseph Conway
• Loretta Shacklett