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 lives in Pittsburgh where he works at the University of Pittsburgh. 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.

Gary Loughner, Secretary-Treasurer. Gary resides in St. Marys with his wife, Liz. He is retired from First Energy/Allegheny Energy Corporation at the Pleasants/Willow Island power station. His community service include Boy Scouts of America Troop 225, Kairos Prison Ministry at St. Marys Correctional Center, SMHS FFA, and Pleasants County Habitat for Humanity. He is a member of St. Marys United Methodist Church where he serves as trustee and financial secretary.

Sam Yoho: A St. Marys native, Sam is the co-owner and general manager of Seven Ranges Radio/Mid-Ohio Valley Radio which operates stations WRRR, WXCR, WVVV, and WVAM. He has been actively involved with the Boys & Girls Club of Pleasants County, the Pleasants County Youth Agricultural Fair, SMHS sports, and Coats for Kids. He was recognized in 2018 as the SMHS Alumnus of the Year.

Mary Hooper Snyder: 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.

Kathy Ertz:

Jessica Rupert:

Past Directors