Posted on September 30, 2025
– Ray Almsteadt Brings Decades of Experience in Campaign Development and Brand Management –
September 30, 2025
Baltimore – Penn-Mar Human Services, the region’s leading provider of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is pleased to announce that Ray Almsteadt has been hired as the organization’s new Director of Marketing and Communications. In this role, Ray will lead Penn-Mar’s branding, messaging, content strategy, storytelling, and internal and external communications efforts.
Ray’s primary focus will be to elevate awareness of Penn-Mar and its mission—ensuring the organization’s impact is visible across Maryland and Pennsylvania and connecting with people who could benefit from its wide range of services and programs. His leadership will play a key role in deepening engagement, strengthening the organization’s voice, and connecting more people to Penn-Mar’s work in meaningful ways.
“Ray brings a unique blend of strategic insight and creative passion to Penn-Mar,” said Jenn Hobbs, chief development and marketing officer at Penn-Mar. “This role is extremely dependent on an ability to weave a compelling and focused story about Penn-Mar and what we do. And Ray’s experience in strengthening communications systems will help us tell that story while growing our impact and continuing to build a strong and meaningful voice for our organization.”
Prior to joining Penn-Mar, Ray served as Senior Director of Communications and Technology at Central Presbyterian Church, where he oversaw branding, communications strategy, staff care, and public engagement. His background also includes founding his own creative firm in 2009, which specialized in supporting nonprofits through storytelling, web and campaign development, branding, and design.
With a career rooted in the nonprofit sector, Ray brings a passion for mission-driven work and a deep commitment to advocacy, particularly for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, a cause he has a personal connection to through friends and family.
Ray shares that his goal is to enhance the organization’s communications framework while remaining grounded in authenticity and community-driven messaging.
“I’m excited to help shine a light on the incredible journeys of the people we support, the dedication of our team, and the broader impact of Penn-Mar’s work,” he adds. “It’s a privilege to be part of an organization that leads with heart and purpose and is committed to making our community stronger.”
For more information, please contact Roger Mecca at roger@vitaminisgood.com.
About Penn-Mar Human Services
Penn-Mar Human Services is a nonprofit that supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to Live Courageously, whether that’s securing a job, being an active member of their community, building independence, or developing new relationships. Penn-Mar accomplishes this by supporting people on their own unique personal journeys. Founded in 1981, Penn-Mar operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in northern Maryland and southern Pennsylvania. They support 400 adults with disabilities daily through an array of customizable services. www.penn-mar.org.
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