President
biachini_paul@hotmail.com
(412) 302-6815

Paul Bianchini has lived in the Fort Cherry School District for over 12 years but has been connected to the community for almost 40 years. After receiving a B.S. degree in Business Administration and Management from Penn State University, Paul began his career in the mortgage industry. Today, Paul works for Maxex, a Fintech, and the first and only digital loan exchange platform where he runs their east coast sales division. Paul has two daughters in the Fort Cherry School District, is a school board director, and has also been the president of the youth basketball association for the last 7 years. Paul is most interested in working with our community partners to obtain the financial support that will help prepare our students for a sustainable career.

Vice President
pfender77@yahoo.com
(724) 747-6534

Amy Pfender is a lifelong resident of the Fort Cherry School District and has two children enrolled at the high school. After graduating in 1996, she studied education at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania earning certifications in elementary, early childhood, and elementary education. Over the last 22 years in education, Amy has earned degrees in Administrative Leadership and held various educational leadership positions. Currently, she is the assistant superintendent in the Upper St. Clair School District. Amy is looking forward to identifying funding streams that will further enhance the opportunities for current Fort Cherry students.

Treasurer
snk112@gmail.com
(724) 986-5151

Shannon Grace is a 2003 Fort Cherry graduate, who went on to get her degree in Accounting from Penn State University. She has spent her time working as an accountant for Crown Castle since 2007. Shannon has three children in the district, who are actively involved in youth and district level athletics. She is also the treasurer for the Fort Cherry Little Rangers football program. Shannon is looking forward to enhancing educational and extracurricular opportunities and preparing students for life beyond the Fort.

Secretary
jcaldwell27@gmail.com
(724) 986-5501

Julie Holmes grew up in Hickory, Pa. and had a great experience in the Fort Cherry School District. She has three children in the district now, who are active in sports and other extracurricular activities. She is involved in her church and has helped to coach girl's youth basketball. Julie currently works in fundraising for a local non-profit organization and is excited to use her fundraising experience to enhance the student experience at Fort Cherry and provide opportunities for personal and career development.

Trustee
chaseogburn@gmail.com
(412) 295-6695

Chase Ogburn is a 2005 graduate of Fort Cherry. After graduating from Fort Cherry, Chase earned a B.S in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State University. Chase is currently the Director of Project Management at Nacelle Solutions managing a team focused on the development, construction, and operation of biogas processing facilities. Chase, his wife Sarah (also a Fort Cherry grad), and their three kids live in Hickory, PA. Chase is a Fort Cherry School Board member, is actively involved in church, coaches youth soccer, and enjoys spending time with his family and being involved in the various extracurricular activities of his children. Chase has passions for career development and planning, mathematics, and sports and looks forward to working with the community and foundation to raise funds in support of all those areas!

Trustee
rdudzinski@me.com
302-690-3390

Ryan Dudzinski has lived in the Fort Cherry School District for over 10 years and currently has two children enrolled in the Elementary school who are active in sports and extracurricular activities. He is active in the community coaching youth girls’ basketball, Upward basketball, and B.A.Y.S.A soccer. Ryan currently works for a large local health insurance company as a Senior Project Manager and is excited to identify opportunities to support current and future Fort Cherry students to learn and become successful.

Trustee
jsepesyfcboard@yahoo.com
724-777-0723

Julie Sepesy is a lifelong resident and graduate of the Fort Cherry School District. She has a son who graduated and a daughter who attends FC. Julie has actively served as a member of a municipal planning commission, volunteers as an advisor for county conservation efforts, is a merit badge counselor for a local Boy Scout Troop, has worked in various positions with the FC PTA/PTO, been involved with sport booster clubs, and is currently a FC school board member. Julie's professional background is as an environmental technical specialist for a global engineering firm. Julie's focus includes facilitating improvements at FC for all students, school and community engagement, and positively promoting FC.

Trustee
faletto27@live.com
(724) 350-9014

Renee Faletto has been living in the Fort Cherry School District since 2002, where her husband owns and operates Michaels Tavern, a bar and restaurant. Renee has three children in Fort Cherry School District. She is an RN working full-time as a clinical nurse supervisor with AHN. Renee has been heavily involved with Fort Cherry since her oldest daughter started school. Her activities include, secretary and president of the FC youth football parent boosters, treasurer of the youth wrestling organization, youth cheer sponsor, currently a PTO member and head homeroom parent, and also a board member on the FC Home to School committee. Renee and her husband also run a Breakfast with Santa to help benefit the FC Angel tree, St. Alphonsus Toy drive, and Racers for Tots toy drive. Renee is excited about this foundation to help raise awareness in our community about our school’s needs when it comes to things such as academics and athletics. I believe this foundation will help achieve goals outside of the regular school board and the funding they receive.

Trustee
matchettc@gmail.com
412-327-6352

Cory Matchett is a lifelong resident of the Fort Cherry School District and has two children enrolled at the high school. He is a 1993 graduate of Fort Cherry and holds a bachelor’s degree in management from Duquesne University and a master’s degree in engineering management from Robert Morris University. Cory has worked in construction project management throughout his entire career. He is also a director on the Fort Cherry School Board. Cory is excited to develop opportunities for our students and school with the help of our community and donors.