Leadership
Staff
Carol Shrieve, Executive Director
Carol Shrieve is the Executive Director of the historic Carnegie of Homestead, overseeing the library, athletic club and music hall located in Munhall, Pennsylvania. A lifelong resident of the Mon Valley, Carol has had 20 years of marketing and manufacturing management experience before transitioning into the nonprofit sector.
Serving on the Board of Trustees for the Carnegie for a couple years lead her to fulfilling an aspiration to better sustain and expand services that meet the needs of the community families she grew up with. Besides “shaking the tin cup 24/7,” she is also a member of the American Library Association (ALA), Americans for the Arts, National Independent Venue Association (NIVA), Pennsylvania Library Association (PaLA), Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO), Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council, and the Mon Yough Chamber of Commerce. She was newly appointed to the Jefferson Collaborative Vision Council, serving the South Hills / Mon Valley region of Pittsburgh. Carol actively partners with Mon Valley municipalities, local, regional and federal legislators, businesses, and foundations to ensure the Carnegie plays a vital role in local economic, educational and social sustainability and growth.
Carol attended the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Penn State University, holds a degree in communications, and business management / leadership certifications. She served on the board of advisors for curriculum development for the former International Design and Technology Academy, and portfolio advisor to graduates for the former Art Institute of Pittsburgh.
In addition to her exhausting — yet exhilarating career, Carol enjoys traveling with her family to explore the many beaches along the east coast.
Dan Killinger, Athletic Club Director
Board of Directors
Lenny Chan, President
Lenny Chan joined the Carnegie of Homestead Board of Directors in January 2018 and currently serves as the President. He previously served the CoH as Vice President and chairs the Organizational Development committee. Lenny previously served on the boards of the Baldwin Borough Public Library and CONTACT Pittsburgh. He values the rich history of the Carnegie of Homestead and its esteemed reputation as a frontrunner in offering top-tier events and educational initiatives for the region. Lenny is employed by the Division of Student Affairs at Carnegie Mellon University where he has served in a variety of roles since 2005. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and a Master of Arts degree in College Student Personnel from Slippery Rock University. Lenny enjoys reading, history, exploring Pittsburgh and sampling local restaurants.
Mark Balistrieri, Vice-president
Mark is a Senior Manager in KPMG’s Pittsburgh State and Local tax practice. He has 28 years of experience in managing state and local tax audits for public and privately held clients. Mark came to the firm from the PA Department of Revenue, where he managed the Audit staff in the Southwestern PA region. Prior to that Mark was a Manager with Arthur Andersen LLP in their SALT practice. Mark is a graduate of Penn State University and Bishop Boyle High School in Homestead, PA. Member of PICPA PA State Tax Committee. In addition, Mark is a former member of Marcellus Shale Coalition Tax and Fee Committee, former member of the PA Independent Oil and Gas Association, and the Board President for the Pittsburgh Italian Scholarship Fund.
Mike Pearce, Treasurer
Mike Pearce serves at the treasurer for the Board of Directors of the Carnegie of Homestead. He is a relationship Manager VP in Corporate banking at F.N.B Corporation with expertise in banking, credit, and mergers with demonstrated success in helping clients achieve and sustain their financial goals. Mike holds an MBA from Robert Morris University and attended Steel Valley Senior High School.
Teri Deal, Secretary
Teri Deal has served on the Board of Directors since 2017. Teri has a passion for improving the quality, efficiency, and accessibility of public services and currently works as a Principal Court Management Consultant with the National Center for State. Teri is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Virginia and recently earned her Ph.D. in Community Engagement at Point Park University. Teri lives in Jefferson Hills with her husband, Mike, sons (Benji and Charlie), and Gus, their golden retriever.
Amy Evancho
Amy Evancho is the President of Cardinal Human Capital LLC specializing in workforce development and human resource strategies. She is the former President and CEO of the Florida Economic Development Council, a statewide economic development organization with 500+ members. Ms. Evancho specializes in budgeting, finance, government relations, including serving on Florida Governor Rick Scott’s Transition Team in 2010, working with the Governors’ office, House and Senate to further the economic development goals for the state of Florida. Her other experience includes eight years of not-for-profit management, and fundraising. Ms. Evancho is a member of Enterprise Florida’s Stakeholder Council; State Liaison/Member of the International Economic Development Council and Southern Economic Development Council; Member of the Florida Chamber Foundation Six Pillars Caucus. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and a minor in Public Relations from the University of Pittsburgh; Lastly and most important to the Carnegie of Homestead, Ms. Evancho is an inductee of the Greater Steel Valley Pennsylvania Hall of Fame, 2012.
Christopher Kelly
Joseph Leonello
Joe Leonello grew up in West Homestead and now maintains his business in the area for the past 20 years. Joe holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Pittsburgh (1992) and his a proud graduate of Central Catholic High School (1987). Joe is currently a partner in Franjo Construction where he serves as President.
Vanessa McCarthy-Johnson
Dr. Brittany McDonald
Dr. Brittany McDonald is a client and employee experience professional from Pittsburgh with expertise in employee engagement and a passion for volunteerism, stewardship, and CSR. In addition to a PhD in Community Engagement, Brittany also received an MBA in International Business from Point Park University and a Bachelors of Science in Natural Sciences from the University of Pittsburgh.
Her research focused on the impact of Corporate Social Responsibility on Millennial employee engagement. As a Net Impact Tech for Good Fellow she created a mobile app to simplify charitable giving to Pittsburgh non-profit organizations, and founded the Net Impact graduate chapter for Point Park University. Brittany also serves as the President of the Board of Directors of La Escuelita Arcoiris, a Spanish immersion early learning organization. She joined the Carnegie of Homestead board in January 2018.
Mercedes McFarland
Mercedes McFarland is a seasoned financial advisor with 8 years of experience in the industry. Mercedes graduated cum laude from Duquesne University, where she received her Bachelor’s degree with a major in Finance.
Mercedes has worked with some of the most prominent companies in the financial industry, including Federated Investors and JPMorgan Chase. She is currently an independent financial advisor with DSF Wealth Management Group. Over the course of her career, Mercedes has developed a reputation for her expertise in investment management, financial planning, and individual risk assessment.
Mercedes is a licensed insurance agent and has completed the Series 7 and Series 66 certifications. She is committed to staying up-to-date with the latest developments in the industry and regularly attends financial seminars and conferences.
Outside of her work, Mercedes is an active member of her community. She serves as Treasurer of the West Homestead Fire Department, Judge of Elections for West Homestead, and sits on the Board and the finance committee of the Carnegie Library of Homestead. Mercedes is passionate about giving back to her community and is dedicated to improving the lives of those around her.
In her free time, Mercedes enjoys gardening, going to the beach, reading, and spending time with her rescue animals.