Board of Trustees & Staff
2024 Board of Trustees
The Community Foundation of Greater Rochester is served by volunteers chosen for their knowledge and leadership in the Greater Rochester community. The Board of Trustees is charged with assessing the needs in our community, overseeing our endowment, cultivating new donors, and make funding decisions.
Nancy Salvia, Board Chair
(Merrill Lynch)
Beth Talbert, Vice Chair
(Oakland University Retiree)
Susan Tisdel, Secretary/Treasurer
Susan Bowyer, Trustee
(Henry Ford Health System)
Vern Pixley, Trustee
(Pixley Funeral Home)
Chad Rinke, Trustee
(Edward Jones)
Anita Saini, Trustee
(Tim Horton’s Rochester Hills)
Angie Schmucker, Trustee
(Schmucker Advising Group)
Russ Shelton, Trustee
Maria Willett, Trustee
(City of Rochester Hills)
Pat Catlin, Trustee
(CPT Capital)
Ryan Price, Trustee
(Molex)
Office Staff
Johanna (Jo) Allen
President CEO
jallen@cfound.org
Melody G. Huisjen
Creative Marketing Specialist
mhuisjen@cfound.org
Tami L. Salisbury
Development Consultant
tami.salisbury-consult@cfound.org
Ambassadors
Individuals who support the the Community Foundation’s Mission and provide volunteer service in its support are known as the Foundation’s Ambassadors. The Community Foundation welcomes anyone who is interested in serving our community.
Be A Part of Something Great!
The Community Foundation of Greater Rochester supports local organizations across Rochester Hills, Oakland Township and Rochester. Our grant recipients include green spaces, non-profit organizations, community outreach programs, and more.