Meghan Patton is a recently retired, highly accomplished Human Resources executive with a distinguished career spanning over 35 years. She most recently served as the SVP Human Resources and Associate CHRO for Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Health and Jefferson Health Plans.  Meghan has been recognized for her strategic vision, creativity, and robust track record in human capital development.

Meghan holds a master’s degree in Human Organization Science from Villanova University and a bachelor’s degree in Personnel and Industrial Relations from Shippensburg University.  She was honored as the Delaware Valley Human Resources Person of the Year and served as a National Malcolm Baldrige Senior Examiner. She was also inducted into the Perkiomen Valley Hall of Fame in 2020.

Committed to sharing her knowledge and expertise, Meghan has held an adjunct faculty position at St. Joseph’s University, teaching in the Strategic Human Resource Management Graduate program.

She has also served on several boards of non-profit and professional organizations.  She and her husband Skip reside in Glenside and have two adult daughters.

Marci Schankweiler, the founder and CEO of For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation (FPS), channeled her profound personal loss into a force for good. After losing her husband Pete to testicular cancer when he was just 30, Marci, a skilled tax attorney and litigator, pivoted from her legal career to launch FPS. Inspired by her experiences as Pete’s caregiver, she utilized her unique blend of business acumen and emotional insight to establish this impactful non-profit.

With over two decades of dedication to adult cancer patients and their families, Marci has garnered widespread recognition. Her contributions have been honored with numerous awards and recognitions, including as an honoree in the 2023 Philadelphia Business Journal’s Faces in Philanthropy, receiving the “All-Stars Among Us” recognition from People Magazine and MLB, and the 2018 Woman of Excellence Award from the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County. Marci’s work has also been featured in prominent publications such as Women’s Day, Redbook, People Magazine, AARP, and numerous other local, regional, and national media outlets. Marci’s insights also resonate in the podcast world, appearing on platforms like NotefromCancerWorld.org, ShadowHer, and Bold Brave TV.

A respected voice on non-profit management and the profound benefits of respite for cancer patients and their supporters, Marci is a sought-after speaker. She addresses audiences across various sectors, from healthcare to education, inspiring others with her advocacy for ‘PAUSE on Purpose’—a call to recognize and harness life’s pivotal moments for personal and community betterment.

Beyond her tireless work of helping families with cancer, she finds joy with her family, including her husband, Mark, and their two daughters, who are proud students at La Salle University. They cherish their time at the beach in Sea Isle City, New Jersey. This place holds a special spot in Marci’s heart for all the memories they have created there and as the home of Maryann Pastry Shoppe, a bakery that has been in Marci’s family for generations.

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Paul Mullen CRPC, Managing Director, Senior Resident Director at Merrill’s Blue Bell office based in Blue Bell, PA.

Paul has held financial and managerial positions with Merrill for 32 years.  Paul works with individuals, senior-level executives, business owners, corporations, endowments, and estates.  Services he provides to his clients include financial and investment strategies along with crafting custom-built portfolio for each client.  Paul has been recognized as one of the top Financial Advisors in Pennsylvania by Forbes, “Best-In-State Wealth Advisors” list for the past 5 years.   Paul also represents other managers and advisors –working directly with the firm’s senior management and served for four years on Merrill’s Resident Director Advisory to Management (RDACTM) counsel.

Paul is a graduate of Shippensburg University and has a B.S.B.A. in Marketing. Paul also holds a designation as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) from the College for Financial Planning.  He lives in Horsham, with his wife of 30 years and his three daughters.

Colleen Lange is currently an Associate Director of Global Security for Merck & Co., Inc. For the past 22 years, Colleen has worked for Merck in various capacities that took her to all corners of the world. She held positions of increasing responsibility in engineering capital projects, manufacturing strategic planning, global and executive communications, crisis management and is currently supporting industry led practices for insider risk, workplace violence, product integrity, and product supply chain security for Merck. She is the Chair of the Board of Trustees for Mercy Career and Technical High School and Co-Chair for Cranaleith Spiritual Center both in Philadelphia, PA. She is a Eucharistic Minister for her parish, Saint Robert Bellarmine, a volunteer at Doylestown Hospital and mentor in various industry and college programs for science and engineering students. Colleen has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Villanova University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Saint Joseph’s University. She currently resides in Doylestown, PA

Chris Condon is the Founder and President of TobinPeters Project Management. After twenty-plus years in construction management, Chris decided to become an independent construction project manager. Based on his experience managing tenant improvement, capital improvement, and ground-up development projects on the ownership side for the last 16 years, he brings a unique perspective to all his projects. He has extensive experience throughout the Mid-Atlantic region (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Washington, DC and Northern Virginia), as well as Boston, MA, Austin, TX and Los Angeles, CA.

Before starting TobinPeters, Chris worked as Senior Vice President of development, construction, and operations at Coretrust Capital Partners, LLC. His other roles include Executive Director of Tenant Improvement Construction with Brandywine Realty Trust and Senior Construction Manager for Thomas Properties Group. Early in his career, he worked at BPG Development Company and Turner Construction Company.

Chris has a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from The Catholic University of America and is currently working on his Masters of Professional Studies in Real Estate at Georgetown University. Chris is also an active father of four and enjoys being on the board at FPS.

Chuck Grohoski is a seasoned recruitment and business development professional, with over 20 years of experience in the clinical research industry. He currently works for OnPoint Clinical as Vice President of Sales and Operations. Chuck also founded and served as CEO of PowerSource Management Professionals, a staffing organization he built from the ground up.

Playing a key role in driving companies to evolve into global Functional Service Providers (FSPs), Chuck is known for his ability to forge long-term, profitable relationships with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, consistently delivering high-quality staffing solutions. His leadership skills, combined with his deep understanding of clinical trial development and therapeutic practices, allow him to drive projects that align with client goals.

Chuck has served as a volunteer assistant coach for the Owen J. Roberts middle school baseball team and has also volunteered as a baseball coach for the Coventry Little League. Much of Chuck’s efforts are currently focused on his three young children and their interests. Chuck and his family were recipients of a respite in February 2025 which inspired them to become involved with For Pete’s Sake. Together, Chuck and his wife fundraised over $7,000 for the FPS walk in April, 2025.

Bob Kiesendahl is a third generation member of ownership and operation of Woodloch Hospitality & Properties.  After graduating from the Cornell University Hotel School and working for Four Seasons Hotels, he returned to the family business.  Bob is a cancer survivor and founder of BK Hope Cures whose mission focuses on cancer research and patient care. The nonprofit has raised over $2 million to date. He has also been active within his community serving on several boards & coaching youth sports.  His vision for Woodloch aligns with the values of his charitable organization — working to make the world a better place by providing experiences that bring people together while nurturing a culture of caring.  Bob’s pride and joy are his three sons, Zach, Luke & Drew.

Vivian Cheng Larsen is a healthcare executive with over two decades of experience across the pharmaceutical, biotech, and nonprofit sectors. Vivian has also been featured in local and national media for her advocacy in health equity, diverse clinical trial participation, and bone marrow donor registry awareness.

A leukemia survivor now in full remission, Vivian brings a dual perspective as both a patient engagement leader and patient advocate. Her lived experience navigating cancer care deepened her conviction that respite, healing, and representation are vital parts of the cancer journey. As a 2024 recipient of a For Pete’s Sake respite, she experienced firsthand the profound impact of time away to restore hope, strengthen families, and renew resilience.

Vivian is passionate about public-private partnerships that drive social impact, inspired by her corporate volunteer work with Save the Children in the Philippines. She serves on the Dean’s Advisory Council for Carnegie Mellon University’s Mellon College of Science and previously held leadership roles on the Alumni Association Board.

Vivian earned her BS in Biology from Carnegie Mellon and her MBA in International Business and General Management from Villanova University. She lives in Collegeville, PA with her husband, Walt, and their son, Chase.

William W. Matthews, III is a partner at Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP and is Co-Chair of the firm’s Corporate and Securities Department. He concentrates his practice in securities, mergers and acquisitions and general corporate counseling for a wide range of clients, from family-owned businesses to emerging growth businesses to public companies. In addition, Bill frequently acts as “outside general counsel” to his clients, representing them on all corporate and financial matters.

Bill is Chair of the firm’s Education practice group and counsels colleges, universities and other entities in education on numerous matters. He is also an active member of the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania (AICUP).

Bill served on La Salle University’s Board of Trustees from 2007 to 2022 and completed a term as Chair in June 2022. He also serves on the Finance and Budget Committee of the Board of Trustees of Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, as Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees of La Salle College High School, as well as serving on the Board of Trustees for BLOCS.

He received his J.D. from the University of Notre Dame and his B.A. from La Salle University, maxima cum laude.

Bill was Pete’s high school and college classmate.  Bill and his wife Nancy reside in Glenside and have four sons, Bill, Christopher, Zach and Charlie.

Tom is a seasoned corporate finance executive and nonprofit leader with over three decades of experience guiding strategic growth, operational transformation, and fiscal stewardship. As a returning board member and former Chairman of For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation, Tom brings deep expertise in enterprise financial strategy, governance, and campaign leadership. His commitment to sustainable impact and legacy-building has helped shape the Foundation’s long-term vision—now culminating in the Respite Transformed capital campaign. Tom also mentors emerging CEOs through the Uncommon Individual Foundation, supporting early-stage fundraising and mission-driven growth.

Tom holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from La Salle University and is a Certified Managerial Accountant (CMA). He is a member of the Institute of Management Accountants and the Construction Financial Management Association. He is known for building high-performing teams, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and translating complex information data into actionable strategy.

Tom resides in Ewing NJ with his wife Missy and has two adult children.

Michael Minghenelli owns Orion Benefits Group, LLC, with offices in Marlton, NJ, and Blue Bell, PA. He has over 30 years of sales, service and client retention experience in the group medical and commercial insurance industry. His brokerage provides full-service benefits administration to companies nationwide, offering group medical, dental, voluntary and ancillary products from all of the major insurance carriers.

Michael currently serves on the La Salle University Alumni Board and is the President of the Committee of Explorers, the alumni association for Sigma Phi Lambda Fraternity. He is also an Executive Board member of the La Salle University Rowing Stewards, which supports the men’s and women’s rowing programs.

Michael graduated from La Salle University in 1992 with a Bachelor of Arts. He lives in Lumberton, New Jersey, with his wife, Lisa, and their two children.

Christopher Selgrath, DO, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee joint replacement, currently at the Rothman Institute. Dr. Selgrath received a B.A. in Biology from LaSalle University and his D.O. degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. After medical school, Dr. Selgrath completed his orthopedic surgery residency and was named Chief Resident at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Orthopedic Surgery Department. After residency, Dr. Selgrath was awarded a fellowship in adult hip and knee reconstruction at the Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University in 2003/2004. He and his wife, Elizabeth, created and co-chaired the For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation Charity Gala for its first three years and helped to raise over $270,000. They are also part owners of Sylvester’s Fish Market and Restaurant in Avalon, N.J., with his brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Bernadette Selgrath, and younger brother Matthew, who are also involved in FPS and the Charity Gala. He is a member of the Board of Directors of For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation Foundation and a member of the AOA, AOAO, POS, and ACOS. Dr. Selgrath is the treasurer and holds a seat on the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Orthopedic Society.

Dr. Selgrath and his lovely wife, Elizabeth, have two beautiful children, Nathan and Emerson.

Kristin Williamson is a marketing and communications executive with a long-term track record of devising and executing corporate brand vision and strategy within the private markets industry. Most recently, Kristin was Head of Corporate Marketing & Communications for Hamilton Lane, one of the world’s leading private markets asset managers, where she had worked for 15+ years.

Having been introduced to the charity more than 20 years ago, Kristin and her husband Chris, an orthopedic surgeon at Jefferson, have been long-time supporters of For Pete’s Sake, including chairing a prior Beach Ball Gala committee. In addition to FPS, they are proud supporters of multiple educational institutions, including LaSalle College High School and Ancillae Assumpta Academy.

Kristin graduated from Boston College with a Bachelor of Arts in English and History and earned an MBA in Finance and Marketing from Drexel University’s Lebow College of Business. Kristin lives in Blue Bell, PA with her husband and their three children.