St. Marys, PA: The Board of Trustees of the Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies (CFNA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jim Evans to the position of Board President. Bob Esch, outgoing President, welcomed Evans as the new President at the February meeting of CFNA.

Mr. Esch spearheaded the establishment of the McKean County Community Foundation (MCCF), working with area business and civic leaders to explore the establishment of a community foundation in the McKean County area. As a result, MCCF was established in 2017. The Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies, a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt organization, became the parent company of both the McKean County Community Foundation and the Elk County Community Foundation, which was established in 2000. Esch will remain on the Board of Trustees, continuing to inspire philanthropy and contribute to the growth of our communities.

Dr. Jim Evans is a philanthropic advocate for the McKean County area. Dr. Evans retired from Pitt Bradford in 2018 as the longest-serving administrator in the college’s 54-year history and the longest-serving chief student affairs officer in the history of the University of Pittsburgh. He has made an impact at the university and throughout the community through service to many organizations including United Way, Futures Rehabilitation Center, the Guidance Center, Bradford Ecumenical Home, the Friendship Table, and Bradford Rotary Club, as well as the McKean County Community Foundation. His expertise in community leadership will provide expert guidance to the CFNA Board of Trustees.

The Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies is the parent company of the Elk County Community Foundation and the McKean County Community Foundation. With a shared vision to inspire philanthropy and strengthen our unique communities, our affiliate Foundations are making an impact in the Northern Alleghenies by providing the administrative and investment management services that make it easy for donors to establish funds that accomplish their charitable wishes. For more information contact the Foundation at 1- 844-238-2289.