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OUR TEAM

Our team draws on years of leadership and professional experience to help you find success, increase revenue and improve your strategy and culture development.

Steve Jeffrey, Co-Founder/Leader of the Guild

Steve Jeffrey leads ForgeWorks. Steve has a lifelong passion to build strong foundations in people and organizations. His leadership of ForgeWorks continues his service to non-profit organizations. He has served over 150 non-profits in cultural development, strategy, affiliations and growth. He is a former Managing Director of Ziegler Investment Banking and principal of Third Age, Inc., a national non-profit consulting firm. He holds a Master of Science Degree in Organizational Leadership from Cairn University. He is a frequent speaker at local, regional and national conferences. Steve and his wife Debbie have two children and live in Lititz, PA (the coolest small town in America!). He enjoys playing guitar, soccer, biking, running and kayaking.

Steve Lindsey, Co-Founder/Curator

Steve Lindsey offers a forward-thinking approach to every situation and conversation. As CEO of Garden Spot Communities, he is the keeper of the unique and vibrant culture that Garden Spot Communities is known for throughout the country and around the world. He has a proven track record of innovation and searches for new ideas by evaluating his surroundings. He has more than 25 years of administrative experience in retirement community and rehabilitation hospital industries and was instrumental in developing the new Guidelines for Residential Health, Care and Support Settings. He holds a Master of Social Work from Temple University and is a frequent speaker at national and international conferences. Steve and his wife, Sandy, have two children and live in Leola, PA.

Ric Myers, BridgeBuilder

Ric Myers brings more than 35-years of experience in the retirement living and hospitality industries with non-profit and for-profit organizations across the country. He brings extensive experience in leadership, operations, customer service, sales, marketing and real estate. Based on his personal experience with inner-city living, Ric created a “Living Small to Live Big” sales technique that helps people think about how they live in their space. He has presented this sales technique internationally, helping organizations think strategically about selling. Ric holds a Bachelor’s degree in Behavior Science and Business Administration from Messiah College. In addition, he is a 2015 graduate of the LeadingAge National Leadership Academy.

Judith Trumbo, Courage Cultivator

Judith brings more than 35 years of executive leadership experience in healthcare, community and faith based organizations to her coaching practice. She specializes in partnering with curious, courageous people who desire to learn and grow in their leadership roles and personal well-being through a trusted, professional coaching relationship. Her expertise and experience allow her to journey with individuals and teams during transitions, whether the transition is a next life stage, a career growth opportunity, a time to discover a new calling and purpose or times of significant change and uncertainty. Judith has found as Tod Bolsinger writes in his book, “Tempered Resilience,” that leaders are formed in the crucible of change. Judith and her husband have one adult son and live in Harrisonburg, Virginia. She enjoys hiking, biking and reading.

Scott Miller, Brand Warrior

Scott Miller has more than 30 years of marketing experience. Scott oversees all of the marketing efforts and creates innovative approaches for Garden Spot Communities such as an annual half marathon, hot air balloon campaign, Destination Garden Spot Village (a bi-annual, promotional magazine), and a recently developed podcast. As brand warrior for ForgeWorks, he focuses on cultural development, experience understanding and cutting edge strategies to engage people. He worked for Unisys for 23 years and served as a Dale Carnegie instructor for 12 years. Scott holds a Bachelor of Computer Science from Millersville University. Scott and his wife, Cheryl, have three daughters and live in Lititz, PA.

Allison Cuthie, WayMaker

Allison Cuthie’s strong oral and written communication skills, as well as her servant’s heart, help her guide clients through their journey with ForgeWorks. A former high school English teacher, Allison has championed community initiatives in New Holland, including fundraising for Garden Spot Fire Rescue, CrossNet Ministries and the ELANCO Library. She also served as a correspondent for LNP Media Group, sharing the events of her community with readers. Her natural gift for fundraising and event planning served her well as she led various ventures at Garden Spot Village as the Associate Director of Development. Allison holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English Education from West Chester University. She and her husband, Rob, live in Mount Gretna with their four beautiful children.

Artists

Artists are independent contractors to ForgeWorks, who focus on specialty areas of our overall practice.

Holly Rosini, Strategic Business Consulting

Holly Rosini offers 35 years of proven leadership success, having served nearly 30 years of her career with LeadingAge PA. She served as Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President for the bulk of her tenure. She has a deep and diverse skill set, covering all aspects of operational optimization, strategic planning, business development, marketing/communications, education/event planning, finance, and human resources. She is particularly passionate about working in the non-profit sector, deriving great satisfaction from creating value, supporting culture change, and ensuring sustained growth for those she serves. Holly is an enthusiastic communicator and enjoys engaging with people both personally and professionally to help them achieve their goals. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her husband Mark and daughter Brianna and has an avid interest in music and the arts.

Meet The Creative Team

A unique element of ForgeWorks is our creative team. This team brings concepts to life with fresh visuals, crisp written text and cutting-edge research. The team includes three amazing professionals:

Juanita Fox, Storyteller

Juanita Fox brings more than 20 years of experience in writing and corporate communications to ForgeWorks. She manages content on our website and finds interesting new ideas for blogs. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Lebanon Valley College.

Brandon Adams, Visual Storyteller

Brandon Adams brings more than 15 years of experience in art and design to our ForgeWorks team. He creates fresh visuals, manages special projects and provides ongoing support. Brandon holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Savannah College of Art & Design.

Sharon Sparkes, Digital Storyteller

Sharon Sparkes brings more than 15 years of experience in multimedia design to our ForgeWorks team. Her creative storytelling through digital design brings the ForgeWorks story and website to life. Sharon holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from Pennsylvania College of Art & Design.

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