CASA of Lancaster County has announced its newly elected executive committee members. The executive committee now includes board president Guy Pedelini, vice president Ben Stoltzfoos, secretary Steve Russell, and treasurer Elizabeth Brennan.

Pedelini is president of Double Black Human Capital Solutions. He holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration from the University of Delaware Lerner School of Business and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Monmouth University. He is a graduate of the Villanova University Certified Project Management Program. He has taught classes in the Monmouth MBA program and is a certified "Life Skills'' Instructor. Pedelini is involved with HelpUsAdopt.org.

Stoltzfoos has been on CASA's board of directors since June 2019 and was elected vice president beginning Jan. 1. Stoltzfoos is the vice president of business banking at S&T Bank. He holds a bachelor's degree in politics and philosophy from Messiah College and an MBA from Georgetown University McDonough School of Business.

Russell is serving his second consecutive year on CASA's executive committee as secretary. He first joined the board in the fall of 2009 and served two full three-year terms, including four years as vice president. He was elected again in 2017. He currently works at Emerald as a portfolio manager and senior research analyst, and he serves on the board of arbitrators for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Russell received both his Juris Doctor and MBA from Temple University and a Bachelor of Arts in banking and finance from Morehouse College.

Brennan is a graduate of Millersville University with a Bachelor of Science in business administration. She was hired in 2020 as United Disabilities Services Foundation's chief financial officer. Currently, Brennan holds the positions of treasurer for Linden Hall School for Girls, treasurer for CASA of Lancaster County, and finance committee member for Lancaster County Community Foundation. She served as board chair for CASA in 2012 and 2013.

CASA of Lancaster County is dedicated to protecting the rights of the abused, abandoned, and neglected children. CASA trains and recruits volunteer advocates to ensure that every child has a compassionate and safe home. For information about being involved with CASA, readers may call 717-208-3280, email casa@casalancaster.org, or visit http://www.casalancaster.org.