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!

Employment and Volunteer Opportunities

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.

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WCBA needs an additional $30,000 annually to fund its Specialized Services and Prevention of Blindness services.

WCBA’s Adult Training Facility provided over 38,000 units of service in the past year. 

WCBA provided 8,439 units of service to the sight impaired in Westmoreland and Indiana Counties last year.