Who We Are
Improving Lives of Individuals with Disabilities Since 1948
WCBA serves sight impaired, intellectually, and physically challenged individuals in Westmoreland and Indiana counties. We empower persons living with disabilities with new opportunities and purpose, and the choice of meaningful work.
About the Westmoreland County Blind Association
WCBA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization led by a volunteer Board of Directors and dedicated staff. WCBA is the creator and strong advocate for “My Work, My Choice.” This initiative seeks to preserve an important option for individuals with disabilities who want to choose the workplace that’s best for them. With the skills training offered at WCBA, some individuals are prepared to pursue work in the larger community. Others prefer to contribute their talents at WCBA where they enjoy the work, their friends, and the welcoming environment. That’s the power of choice.
Board of Directors
Kris Douglas, Chairman
Eric Bononi, 1st Vice Chair
Wayne Doyle, 2nd Vice Chair
Doug Bailey, Secretary
Mark Tintori, Treasurer
Frank Farrell
Anthony Bompiani
Kelly Cervi
Emily Gindlesperger
Janie Mahla
Nelson Mayer
Management
Executive Director
Tim Miller
tmiller@wcbainpa.org
Director of Operations
Amy Patz
apatz@wcbainpa.org
Director of Programs
Don Tasser
dtasser@wcbainpa.org
Staff
Program Manager
Lisa Loughner
lloughner@wcbainpa.org
Program Specialist
Jill Weimer
jweimer@wcbainpa.org
Program Specialist
Adam Bartlow
abartlow@wcbainpa.org
Production Center Supervisor
Deann Tomasko
dtomasko@wcbainpa.org
Life Skills Caseworker
Lilia Callen
lcallen@wcbainpa.org
SS Caseworker (Indiana County)
Mariann McGee
mmcgee@wcbainpa.org
ATF Supervisor
Brittney Knouse
bknouse@wcbainpa.org
Financial Director
Laurie Blend
lblend@wcbainpa.org
Accounting Clerk
Shari Rause
srause@wcbainpa.org
HR Coordinator
Rebecca Labuda
rlabuda@wcbainpa.org
Production Manager
Karen Booley
kbooley@wcbainpa.org
Low Vision Coordinator
Robin Hixson
rhixson@wcbainpa.org
Memberships and Affiliations
“Right the first time” is our goal, ISO is the pathway.
In 2010, the Westmoreland County Blind Association became ISO 9001:2015 certified. Management and staff of the WCBA are committed to following the set of standards set forth by ISO in an effort to meet the objectives of exceeding customer expectations and continually improving performance. WCBA has successfully completed its ISO 9001:2015 recertification each year.
We are currently hiring!
Working at WCBA provides employment and volunteer opportunities that are rewarding, both professionally and personally. If you are interested in working with people, have a desire to make a contribution to the community and want to gain and develop skills to advance your career, consider joining our team.
