Leadership Team at Penn Mar Human Services

Leadership

Gregory T. Miller

President & Chief Executive Officer

Gregory T. Miller is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Penn-Mar Human Services and also serves as the CEO of the Penn-Mar Foundation. As the organizational leader since 2012, he has direct responsibility for the programmatic, financial, and strategic operations of Penn-Mar, including Board development. Since joining the organization in 1988, he has served in various leadership roles, most recently as President and Chief Operating Officer. Greg holds a bachelor’s degree from Shippensburg University and a master’s degree from McDaniel College. He earned a Certificate for Performance Measurement for Management of NPOs from Harvard University Kennedy School of Government and a Certificate for Strategic Perspectives in Non-Profit Management from Harvard Business School. On three separate occasions, Greg has addressed the International Conference in Sao Paulo, Brazil on leadership development and employment and service models for people with disabilities.

Jennifer Hobbs

Chief Development & Marketing Officer

Jenn Hobbs leads the strategy, as well as a team of highly dedicated professionals, to advance the mission of Penn-Mar Human Services through philanthropy and public awareness. She has nearly 15 years of experience in nonprofit development, marketing and communications, public relations, community engagement, and advocacy within the intellectual and developmental disability field. Jenn received a bachelor’s degree from Washington College, is a 2023 graduate of the University of Virginia Darden School of Business’s Women in Leadership Program, a 2021 graduate of the Greater Baltimore Committee’s Next Up Cohort, and has received two regional awards for her work on disability-related media campaigns. She serves as the Board Secretary for Action for Kindness, sits on the Board of Directors for the Carroll Technology and Innovation Council, and serves on the Pennsylvania Advocacy and Resources for Autism and Intellectual Disability (PAR) Communications & Grassroots Advocacy Committee and Leave a Legacy York County’s Steering Committee and Marketing Committee.

Audra Hurd

Chief Technology Officer

Audra Hurd is a nonprofit technology executive with more than 20 years of experience leading IT strategy, infrastructure, and digital transformation in mission-driven organizations. She specializes in building scalable, secure technology ecosystems that enable organizations to operate efficiently and focus on their core missions. Her technical expertise spans IT infrastructure and cybersecurity, cloud and SaaS platform governance, data systems strategy, and AI adoption. A particular focus of her work has been ensuring that technology systems are designed to capture meaningful data, providing organizations with the evidence needed to demonstrate impact and inform data-driven decisions. Audra approaches technology leadership with a strong emphasis on change management and user adoption, ensuring that technology investments deliver lasting organizational value. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Health Science and an MBA, and is an active leader in the nonprofit technology community, serving on the NTEN Board of Directors, co-organizing NTEN’s Women in Nonprofit Tech community, and as a 2025 Okta for Good Nonprofit Technology Fellow.  

Marvin Lee Pyles, Ph.D.

Chief Financial Officer

Marvin Lee Pyles, Ph.D. is Penn-Mar’s Chief Financial Officer. Marvin brings over 36 years of experience and expertise to the role and is responsible for vital financial strategy, including leading financial planning and budgeting, management reporting, external reporting, general accounting, along with treasury, payroll, and tax compliance. With extensive experience as a CFO and senior executive, Marvin has overseen complex financial, operational, and administrative functions across higher education and nonprofit sectors, managing multi-million-dollar budgets and diverse portfolios, previously serving as CFO and Vice President of Administration and Finance at two colleges, including Salisbury University. He has dedicated his career to providing best-practice services, and strong and strategic financial stewardship, to his constituent communities. Marvin received his Master of Arts from the University of Maryland and his Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore.

Paul Schiavone

Chief Human Resources Officer

Paul Schiavone is Penn-Mar’s Chief Human Resources Officer. He is responsible for the management and leadership of all Human Resources functions, strategy, development and implementation, including talent acquisition and retention, organizational development, employment policies and programs, compensation, compliance, benefits, performance management, employee relations, staff development and training. Paul joined Penn-Mar in 2017 and was formerly Director of Human Relations for McCormick Spice Company, performing an HR role in a manufacturing plant, research & development center, and in their corporate headquarters in Sparks, MD. Prior to that, he was Senior HR Manager for Stanley Black & Decker in Towson, MD and in manufacturing plants in Nashville, TN and Easton, MD. Paul holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management and a master’s of Business Administration from Loyola University Maryland. He has his Senior Professional in Human Resources certification from the HR Certification Institute.

Jackie Stevens

Chief Operating Officer

Jackie Stevens is Penn-Mar’s Chief Operating Officer. She develops strategic leadership for, guides operational strategic execution in, and provides day-to-day oversight of all programs. She works collaboratively on financial and business planning, workforce and leader development, and to design and implement organizational policies. Since joining Penn-Mar in 1993, Jackie has held positions at all levels throughout the organization, including Direct Support Professional, Residential Program Manager in Pennsylvania and Maryland, Day Program Manager, Administrator of Pennsylvania Programs, and Director of Pennsylvania Programs. She has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Juniata College and obtained a master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix in 2011. She uses her formal education and her experience, both in the field and with Penn-Mar, to create and sustain a culture that drives our ability to achieve the organizational vision.

Penn-Mar's board of directors are integral to our mission. They are committed to supporting the communities in which they live and work.

Penn-Mar Human Services Board of Directors

Elizabeth Pitts-Madonna, Chair
Julia Huggins, Vice Chair
Paul Shifrin, Treasurer
Kristine A. Crosswhite, Secretary
William T. Yanavitch, II, Immediate Past Chair
Marriah Barnett
Bruce Bartels
Anthony P. Campisi
Denise Hargrove
Douglas A. Rein
Chrysta R. Stine
Matthew Superczynski

Penn-Mar Foundation Board of Directors

Julia Huggins, Chair
Anthony P. Campisi, Vice-Chair
Bruce M. Bartels
Kris Crosswhite
Joe DiPaola
Deric Emry
Anthony Gallo
Holly Litrenta
Jason Polun
Paul Shifrin
William T. Yanavitch. II

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