The Board is responsible for the governance, integrity and strategic direction of Saint Mary’s.

The Board meets quarterly and consists of volunteer members who are elected for three-year terms. The Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania maintain sponsorship and reserve powers for Saint Mary’s Home of Erie.

  • Christopher Coughlin, Chairperson
  • Ronald Seigley, Vice-Chairperson
  • Shawn Emerson, CPA, Treasurer
  • Austin Brugger, Secretary
  • Bridget Power Barber
  • Allen Bonace, President/CEO
  • Rev. Thomas Brooks
  • Debbie Burbules
  • Mary Candela
  • Sister Mary Drexler, SSJ Designee
  • Robert Ek
  • Annie Frew
  • Jane Kelsey, CPA
  • David Myron, CPA
  • Larry Roberts
  • Andrew Schmidt, Esq.
  • Colleen Stumpf, Esq.*
  • Mary Zenner

*Non-Voting Board Member and Legal Counsel