ST. MARYS — At the November board of directors meeting of the Elk County Community Foundation attorney Jake Meyer and Dr. Bill Conrad, retiring Stackpole-Hall Foundation executive director, were awarded Emeritus Status in recognition of their visionary leadership in the establishment and growth of the Foundation.

More than 20 years ago, Meyer and Conrad discussed the possibility of establishing a community foundation in Elk County. They were aware of successful area individuals who could be philanthropists while at the same time Stackpole Hall Foundation was being inundated with requests from community non-profits.  

They were joined by Stackpole Hall board members Doug Dobson and Ham Johnson and other community leaders to lay the foundation for a Community Foundation.

Now, nearly 20 years later, with a new name and the Elk County Community Foundation under its umbrella, and managing more than $12MM, the two key Elk County Community Foundation founders Meyer and Conrad were recognized and both agreed to continue their involvement and share their wisdom with the Elk County Community Foundation as Emeritus Status.