Staff

Sheri Fleegle, Executive Director

Pleasants County has always been part of Sheri's life. As a child she lived in Newport, Ohio, but spent much of her time in activities in St. Marys. After beginning her career at the St. Marys Oracle, she has spent most of her professional life in the non-profit world. She served as the public information director for Washington State Community College during its transition from a technical college and move to its own campus. She also worked with the Boys & Girls Club of Pleasants County and later with the Hancock County Board of Developmental Disabilities in Findlay, Ohio.

She currently lives in Reno, Ohio, with her husband, Steve. They have two sons, both alumni of SMHS. Dan currently lives in Pittsburgh where he works at Attack Theatre. Joe lives in St. Marys with his wife Krista and their four children, Connor, Liam, Elise, and Jude.

As Director of the Pleasants Community Foundation, Sheri is available at our offices at 309 Second Street, St. Marys, WV to assist with any questions you may have about our scholarship, grants and funds. Our offices are open Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 12:00noon, or additional hours by request.

Board of Directors

Dianna Lewis, President: Dianna is the former WVU Extension Agent serving Pleasants County where her focus was on youth development and family and health programming. Her community involvement includes membership in the Pleasants County Agricultural Youth Fair Board, Pleasants County Committee on Family Issues, and St. Marys United Methodist Church. She lives in St. Marys with her husband, Todd.

Frank Ennis, Vice President: Frank is a native of Wheeling, WV, and attended West Liberty State College. He and his wife, Melissa, moved to St. Marys in 1990 with their two children, Kayla and Thad. He began working at Pleasants County Insurance Agency and that business is now solely owned by Frank and his wife.

Mary Snyder, Secretary-Treasurer. Mary is a Pleasants County native and a 2007 alumna of St. Marys High School. She has been active in 4-H and has taken her love for that organization to the next level, serving as the program assistant with the local WVU Extension office.

Sam Yoho: A St. Marys native, Sam is the owner and general manager of Mid-Ohio Valley Radio which operates stations WVVV and WVAM. He serves on the West Virginia Broadcasting Board and has been actively involved with SMHS sports, and Coats for Kids. He was recognized in 2018 as the SMHS Alumnus of the Year and a member of the WV Broadcast Hall of Fame.

Mariah Evans: Mariah, a Pleasants County resident, is currently the new accounts representative and loan operation clerk at Pleasants County Bank. She represents Pleasants County on the Little Kanawha RC&D Board and is a member of the SMHS FFA Boosters. She volunteers with the Middle Island Ramblers 4-H Club and the Pleasants County Ag Youth Fair. She received bachelor's degrees in supervisory management and business administration from WVUP and is currently enrolled at Oklahoma State University.

Kathy Ertz:

Jessica Rupert: A native of Pleasants County, Jessi currently serves as director of the Pleasants County Senior Citizen Center.

Past Directors

Since 2000, the Pleasants Community Foundation also has been served by these previous members of our Board of Directors.

Alice Faye Bonanno

Barbara Reckard

Jim McGoldrick

Rebecca Ingram

Skip Hackworth

Jim Kelley

Judy Lawhon

Jim Creek

Buck Dotson

Myron Rolston

Carolyn Gerber

Gary Alfred

Harold Carl

Lynn Phair

Jennifer Hupp

Gary Loughner

Richard Heller

Fred Dailey

Carl Guthrie

April Meeks

Regina Murray