Meet the Executive Committee
Joseph KingPRESIDENT
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Meet the Directors
MIKE BLEHAR and his wife, Beth Evans, have lived in Mt. Lebanon since 1990. They moved to the area knowing what a wonderful place it is to raise children and they are happy to have called the neighborhood home for over 30 years. They have three children who are proud graduates of Mt. Lebanon High School. Mike is a founding principal of Fort Pitt Capital Group, a money management firm with over $4 billion under management. He brings financial knowledge and expertise to the Mt. Lebanon Community Foundation in order to help further its mission of enhancing the community through philanthropy. Mike has been an active resident of Mt. Lebanon for years, volunteering as a youth basketball coach for all three of his kids and supporting many non-profit organizations within the community.
GLORIA BLINT moved to Mt. Lebanon in 1992 with her husband Jim and raised two children, Matthew and Jessica, in our vibrant community and outstanding school system. In 1993, she co-founded Red House Communications, a marketing communications firm in Pittsburgh’s South Side, where she currently serves as President/CEO and works with numerous Pittsburgh not-for-profit organizations. Previously, Gloria served on the boards of Mt. Lebanon Extended Day and Three Rivers Adoption Council, and currently serves on marketing committees for the Advisory Council of Vision of Hope with the Pennsyvanial Coalition Against Rape, and the board of Prevent Child Abuse Pennsylvania.
JEREMY CHURCH first moved to Mt. Lebanon with his parents in 1984. He attended elementary, middle and high school in Mt. Lebanon before attending Culver Military Academy prep as a junior and senior. He and his wife returned to Mt. Lebanon in 2008 with their two sons. Jeremy is Director of Strategic Communications at Vendilli, a full-service digital marketing and public relations agency. He has been an ice hockey player or coach for more than 40 years. Starting in 2002, he spent 20+ years coaching at Culver Military Academy prep, Shady Side Academy, the Mt. Lebanon Hornets, and for Mt. Lebanon High School. Jeremy played two seasons at Hobart (NY) College before transferring to Ohio University, where he earned his journalism degree in 1998.
CHRISTINA COULTER and her husband Don have lived in Mt. Lebanon for 20 years. They enjoy entertaining, travel, and attending their son and daughter’s many, many soccer games. Christina manages the Pittsburgh chapter of Financial Executives International. Prior to association management, she worked in accounting and operations management at RGP and Deloitte, and at a family office serving a well-developed Pittsburgh foundation. She is a founding board member of Aria's Song. Christina completed her undergraduate work in International Affairs at the George Washington University, and holds an M.Ed. from the University of Pittsburgh.
MARGARET IZZO Margaret Izzo is a proud 25-year resident of Mt. Lebanon, and mother of two Mt. Lebanon graduates. Margaret currently serves as the Community Mediator for Mt. Lebanon, in conjunction with the Civic Engagement Board. Margaret works with the Carnegie Museum of Art, where she serves as a docent, a member of the executive board of the Women’s Committee, and a member of the Fellows of the museum. Margaret is also on the advisory board for the Andy Warhol Museum and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Margaret practiced commercial litigation with Morgan Lewis, and she graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. Margaret volunteers with Neighborhood Legal Services and Jewish Family and Community Services.
ANDREW DE SILVA Andrew DeSilva, CPA and founder of Farell Finch LLC, is a high-energy leader who thrives on solving problems and building strong connections in the accounting and finance sectors. A graduate of Duquesne University, Andrew launched Farell Finch in 2017 as a boutique consulting and retained search firm, delivering premier talent and tailored solutions to clients facing short-term projects or complex challenges. His business results has earned Farell Finch a reputation for excellence.
Andrew started his career in Ernst & Young’s (EY) Assurance and Advisory practice. He then served as Internal Audit Manager at Calgon Carbon Corporation and Controller at CombineNet, Inc., a tech-driven sourcing company. As managing director at RGP’s Pittsburgh office, he drove business development and client relationships and spent time in RGP’s Mexico City practice supporting U.S. Fortune 1000 clients. Known for his hands-on approach, Andrew’s commitment and integrity ensure successful outcomes for clients and teams alike. As a father of three daughters and a son, Andrew is actively involved in youth sports coaching and mentoring by encouraging teamwork and leadership in the next generation. A resident of Mt. Lebanon with his partner, Victoria, Andrew balances his nonstop work ethic with a genuine commitment to his community. His ability to listen, strategize, and deliver makes him a go-to partner for clients and a respected voice in Pittsburgh’s business community. Whether closing a deal or cheering from the sidelines, Andrew brings the same passion and authenticity to everything he does. |
JOSEPH KING is a Senior Vice President with Wells Fargo and is responsible for managing a portfolio of corporate clients within the Commercial Banking Group. He is a board member of the Association for Corporate Growth, Pittsburgh Chapter, and is a member of the Pittsburgh Venture Capital Association. King is also active in the community as a member of the Mt. Lebanon Blue Devil Club. He has been a volunteer coach for both the Mt. Lebanon Basketball Association and the Mt. Lebanon Girls Softball Association as well. Joseph King is a long-time Mt. Lebanon resident and a 1977 graduate of Mt. Lebanon High School. He earned a BBA degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1981. King and his wife, Janet, also a long-time Mt. Lebanon resident, have two grown daughters, Bridget and Erin.
RICK LERACH, CFP®, AIF®, is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER(TM) professional who grew up in Mt. Lebanon and graduated from Mt. Lebanon High School in 1994. He attended Penn State and graduated in 1998 with a B.S. in Business Administration from the Smeal School of Business. He is also an alumnus of Leadership Pittsburgh’s Class of XXXII and completed the University of Pittsburgh’s Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence’s Entrepreneurial Fellows program. He has 20 years of investment management, insurance and advanced planning experience and currently serves as MLCF’s Investment Committee Chair.
Lerach currently serves as Principal and Managing Partner of Atmos Advisory, an independent financial advisory firm. Before that, he served as Director at Pittsburgh-based Gateway Financial, a national independent insurance advisory Firm. In addition to serving on the MLCF Board, Lerach has served on the boards of a number of local non-profits including, The Pittsburgh Foundation, the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, the Financial Planning Association (FPA) of Pittsburgh, the Estate Planning Council of Pittsburgh, and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church’s Endowment Fund. 
RAY LOMBARDI Ray Lombardi and his wife, Marie, moved to Mt. Lebanon in 2008, raising four children in a community they deeply cherish. A seasoned finance executive, Ray has expertise in accounting, finance, HR, and operational leadership. He has managed significant investment portfolios and led initiatives such as implementing advanced technology platforms, streamlining financial functions, achieving cost savings, and improving financial controls and reporting processes.
He is deeply committed to community and professional engagement, having served as a Board Member for Financial Executives International (Pittsburgh Chapter), the Mt. Lebanon Soccer Association, and the South Side Community Council. An active CPA with Big Four experience, Ray is known for aligning business strategy with operational excellence and resource optimization. He holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Robert Morris University. 
JOE RODELLA and his wife Katie moved to Mt. Lebanon in time to see that their four children took advantage of the great opportunities provided by the Mt. Lebanon School District. Joe is the CIO/COO at West Liberty University and operates a technology consulting practice for Splashwire, a technology company from central PA. Joe also served a four-year term on the Mt. Lebanon School Board, including two years as its President. Having served the Pittsburgh area in many volunteer capacities including leading the Cystic Fibrosis 65 Roses Club, Mt. Lebanon Parents Athletic Council, multiple youth athletic boards and 25+ years of coaching at the High School and collegiate levels, Joe has turned his attention to the Foundation and its work to enhance Mount Lebanon.
DAVID ROOT, JR. is founder and CEO of D.B. Root & Company, David concentrates his practice on helping the families of high-net worth individuals with comprehensive wealth management. Prior to establishing D.B. Root & Company in 1994, David was President of Bill Few Associates, a Pittsburgh-based investment and financial advisory firm. He graduated in 1982 from the University of Michigan with a B.A. in economics. David’s expertise carries over into his community service initiatives as the Director of Finance for ASIAM (Asian American Institute for Research and Education – a UPMC Orthopedic Foundation chaired by Savio Woo, Ph.D.) and advisory board member of The Pittsburgh Foundation. He and wife Kathy live in Mt. Lebanon and are the proud parents of two sons, Jesse and Alec. In his spare time, David is passionate about hockey, an avid reader and an enthusiastic golfer.
KIRSTEN RYDSTROM is a lifelong resident of Mt. Lebanon (with the exception of her college years). She is a partner in the Pittsburgh office of Reed Smith, LLP, where she focuses her practice on litigation issues relating to intellectual property and technology. She received her chemistry and economics degrees from Duke University, and her J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. She is married to Chuck Vietmeier and they have one 11 year old son who is very active in Mt. Lebanon’s athletic and music programs.
JULIA VARHOLLA and her husband and children live in Mt. Lebanon. They enjoy outdoor activities, going to the movies and spending time with other family and friends. Julia is a partner at Lovett Bookman Harmon Marks LLP, where she's worked as an estate planning and trusts attorney since 2004. Her practice also includes estate administration. She earned her law degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 2004 and served as the executive editor of The Journal of Law and Commerce. Julia also attained her professional certificate in Paralegal Studies from Duquesne University in 2000 and graduated magna cum laude with a history degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1996.
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