Meet VisionCorps Leadership

VisionCorps is a unique nonprofit organization with many diverse departments. Our strength comes from within, and every employee plays a critical role in the success of VisionCorps. Learn more about our leadership team and Board of Directors below. Contact a member of our team by filling out the form on our Contact Page.

Executive Leadership Team

  • Dennis L. Steiner

    President & Chief Executive Officer

    Dennis Steiner has been instrumental in the management operations, success, and growth of the organization. He began working at VisionCorps in 1983. He led the expansion and construction of VisionCorps’ Lancaster facility and the development of facilities in Lebanon and Philadelphia. Under his leadership, VisionCorps expanded its rehabilitation services to include Chester Country and a 2017 merger with For Sight Vision that resulted in the expansion of service into York and Adams Counties.

    He is a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University with a B.S. in rehabilitation and an M.A. in rehabilitation and counseling.

    Steiner is the former chair of UniqueSource, formerly the Pennsylvania Industries for the Blind and Handicapped, and serves as a member of the board of directors and former president of the National Association for the Employment of People Who are Blind. He currently serves on the boards of directors of the National Industries for the Blind and VisionServe Alliance. Steiner is a delegate to the World Blind Union, an international organization committed to improving the lives of people who are blind or vision impaired. He is a member of the Lancaster Lions, and a Leadership Lancaster alumnus.

    Contact him for more information about the history, growth, or future plans for VisionCorps.

    Dennis L. Steiner

    President & Chief Executive Officer

    Dennis Steiner has been instrumental in the management operations, success, and growth of the organization. He began working at VisionCorps in 1983. He led the expansion and construction of VisionCorps’ Lancaster facility and the development of facilities in Lebanon and Philadelphia. Under his leadership, VisionCorps expanded its rehabilitation services to include Chester Country and a 2017 merger with For Sight Vision that resulted in the expansion of service into York and Adams Counties.

    He is a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University with a B.S. in rehabilitation and an M.A. in rehabilitation and counseling.

    Steiner is the former chair of UniqueSource, formerly the Pennsylvania Industries for the Blind and Handicapped, and serves as a member of the board of directors and former president of the National Association for the Employment of People Who are Blind. He currently serves on the boards of directors of the National Industries for the Blind and VisionServe Alliance. Steiner is a delegate to the World Blind Union, an international organization committed to improving the lives of people who are blind or vision impaired. He is a member of the Lancaster Lions, and a Leadership Lancaster alumnus.

    Contact him for more information about the history, growth, or future plans for VisionCorps.

  • Chris Ament

    Senior VP / Chief Programs and Services Officer

    Chris Ament sets the strategic direction and leads the day-to-day operations of rehabilitation, prevention and youth services. He began working at VisionCorps in 2002.

    He holds a B.S. from The Pennsylvania State University in rehabilitation services and an M.Ed. from the University of Pittsburgh in vision studies with a dual certification in orientation and mobility specialist (COMS) and teacher of students with vision impairment.

    Ament is a board member with Ephrata Areas Social Services, a member of the Lebanon Lions Club, and a volunteer with World Blindness Outreach.

    Contact him for information about advocacy, education or services for individuals who are vision impaired.

    Chris Ament

    Senior VP / Chief Programs and Services Officer

    Chris Ament sets the strategic direction and leads the day-to-day operations of rehabilitation, prevention and youth services. He began working at VisionCorps in 2002.

    He holds a B.S. from The Pennsylvania State University in rehabilitation services and an M.Ed. from the University of Pittsburgh in vision studies with a dual certification in orientation and mobility specialist (COMS) and teacher of students with vision impairment.

    Ament is a board member with Ephrata Areas Social Services, a member of the Lebanon Lions Club, and a volunteer with World Blindness Outreach.

    Contact him for information about advocacy, education or services for individuals who are vision impaired.

  • Chuck Blair

    Vice President / Chief Information Officer

    Chuck Blair oversees the technology needs at VisionCorps. This involves finding practical applications of technology to improve employee efficiency, increase profitability, and create opportunities for growth. He also partners with the Rehabilitation department on technology initiatives that have the potential to improve the lives of VisionCorps’ employees and clients. He leads a dedicated IT support team to ensure that the company’s IT systems continue to operate smoothly and provide value.

    Chuck holds a B.S. degree in chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh and has been working in the technology field for over 25 years. Previous leadership positions in the manufacturing, retail, and construction industries have given him a broad base of experience to bring to VisionCorps. “I knew about VisionCorps’ great impact on the community from working at a nearby business. When an opportunity came for me to join the team, I took it immediately!”

    Chuck Blair

    Vice President / Chief Information Officer

    Chuck Blair oversees the technology needs at VisionCorps. This involves finding practical applications of technology to improve employee efficiency, increase profitability, and create opportunities for growth. He also partners with the Rehabilitation department on technology initiatives that have the potential to improve the lives of VisionCorps’ employees and clients. He leads a dedicated IT support team to ensure that the company’s IT systems continue to operate smoothly and provide value.

    Chuck holds a B.S. degree in chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh and has been working in the technology field for over 25 years. Previous leadership positions in the manufacturing, retail, and construction industries have given him a broad base of experience to bring to VisionCorps. “I knew about VisionCorps’ great impact on the community from working at a nearby business. When an opportunity came for me to join the team, I took it immediately!”

  • Randy Doan

    Vice President of Manufacturing

    Randy Doan is the Vice President of Manufacturing, and is responsible for overseeing all of manufacturing at VisionCorps’ three business and industry group locations: Lancaster, Lebanon, and York.

    He leads a diverse team of individuals including those with visual impairments.  Here at VisionCorps, having a visual impairment doesn’t exclude one from being a part of the manufacturing effort!

    Randy earned a B.S. degree in business from the Pennsylvania State University. His background includes work in the construction industry (both commercial and residential) and mushroom industry.  He held leadership positions in manufacturing and agribusiness before joining VisionCorps.

    Randy supports Girls on the Run of Lancaster/Lebanon and helps at their annual 5k events.  When he isn’t remodeling his home, he likes to play golf and tennis.  He is also an avid Phillies and Pennsylvania State University football fan.

    Randy Doan

    Vice President of Manufacturing

    Randy Doan is the Vice President of Manufacturing, and is responsible for overseeing all of manufacturing at VisionCorps’ three business and industry group locations: Lancaster, Lebanon, and York.

    He leads a diverse team of individuals including those with visual impairments.  Here at VisionCorps, having a visual impairment doesn’t exclude one from being a part of the manufacturing effort!

    Randy earned a B.S. degree in business from the Pennsylvania State University. His background includes work in the construction industry (both commercial and residential) and mushroom industry.  He held leadership positions in manufacturing and agribusiness before joining VisionCorps.

    Randy supports Girls on the Run of Lancaster/Lebanon and helps at their annual 5k events.  When he isn’t remodeling his home, he likes to play golf and tennis.  He is also an avid Phillies and Pennsylvania State University football fan.

  • Sherry Harry

    Senior VP / Chief Business Officer

    Sherry Harry researches and develops new business opportunities to increase revenue and employment for the blind and vision impaired. She leads the Business Development/Sales and Marketing Group and is responsible for marketing the products made by the Enterprise Group and professional services fulfilled by Contract Management Services. She is a company liaison for National Industries for the Blind, UniqueSource, and the agency’s government partners like the Department of Defense/Defense Logistics Agency, United States Department of Agriculture, Veterans Affairs, and Bureau of Prisons. Harry began working at VisionCorps in 2012.

    She holds a B.S. in business administration and a minor in marketing from The Pennsylvania State University.

    Sherry is a member of the Penn Square Rotary Club, Lancaster Chamber Athena Award Selection Committee, and the Lancaster City Alliance Downtown Merchants Committee.

    Contact her for business partnership opportunities, purchasing VisionCorps’ products, or regarding marketing for the Business & Industry Group.

    Sherry Harry

    Senior VP / Chief Business Officer

    Sherry Harry researches and develops new business opportunities to increase revenue and employment for the blind and vision impaired. She leads the Business Development/Sales and Marketing Group and is responsible for marketing the products made by the Enterprise Group and professional services fulfilled by Contract Management Services. She is a company liaison for National Industries for the Blind, UniqueSource, and the agency’s government partners like the Department of Defense/Defense Logistics Agency, United States Department of Agriculture, Veterans Affairs, and Bureau of Prisons. Harry began working at VisionCorps in 2012.

    She holds a B.S. in business administration and a minor in marketing from The Pennsylvania State University.

    Sherry is a member of the Penn Square Rotary Club, Lancaster Chamber Athena Award Selection Committee, and the Lancaster City Alliance Downtown Merchants Committee.

    Contact her for business partnership opportunities, purchasing VisionCorps’ products, or regarding marketing for the Business & Industry Group.

  • Lisa Kauffman

    Chief Financial Officer/Vice President of Finance

    Lisa Kauffman is the chief financial officer and vice president of finance. She is responsible for developing strategic initiatives for the agency’s performance. She oversees financial affairs for the agency.

    Kauffman has a B.S. degree in accounting from Elizabethtown College and is a Certified Management Accountant.

    She is co-chair of the Make-A-Wish Mother’s Day Truck Convoy, an annual event hosted by the Make-A-Wish of Philadelphia, Delaware & Susquehanna Valley.

    Senior VP / Chief Financial Officer

    Lisa Kauffman

    Chief Financial Officer/Vice President of Finance

    Lisa Kauffman is the chief financial officer and vice president of finance. She is responsible for developing strategic initiatives for the agency’s performance. She oversees financial affairs for the agency.

    Kauffman has a B.S. degree in accounting from Elizabethtown College and is a Certified Management Accountant.

    She is co-chair of the Make-A-Wish Mother’s Day Truck Convoy, an annual event hosted by the Make-A-Wish of Philadelphia, Delaware & Susquehanna Valley.

  • Carolyn Madison

    VP of Services

    Carolyn Madison directs and develops contract management and administration services (CMS) for federal government agencies, including the Department of Defense, and commercial entities. These professional services include the analysis of contractual documents for contract compliance and the reconciliation of contract payments, terms and conditions. The CMS group also provides services for invoice reconciliation and 508 compliance testing.

    Madison holds a B.A. in secondary education from Immaculata University, Level III DAWIA (Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act) certified, and is a certified Master Trainer for Federal Contract Writing Systems, and Yellow Belt Six Sigma certified. She is a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and is the recipient of the Hammer Award, presented by former Vice President Al Gore, presented to teams of federal employees who made significant contributions in support of reinventing government principles.

    Carolyn Madison

    VP of Services

    Carolyn Madison directs and develops contract management and administration services (CMS) for federal government agencies, including the Department of Defense, and commercial entities. These professional services include the analysis of contractual documents for contract compliance and the reconciliation of contract payments, terms and conditions. The CMS group also provides services for invoice reconciliation and 508 compliance testing.

    Madison holds a B.A. in secondary education from Immaculata University, Level III DAWIA (Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act) certified, and is a certified Master Trainer for Federal Contract Writing Systems, and Yellow Belt Six Sigma certified. She is a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and is the recipient of the Hammer Award, presented by former Vice President Al Gore, presented to teams of federal employees who made significant contributions in support of reinventing government principles.

  • Megan Sofilka Tomsheck

    Senior VP / Chief Development Officer

    Megan Sofilka Tomsheck, who began working at VisionCorps in 2007, oversees the fundraising and development department. This includes annual campaigns, grant writing, and the annual signature rappelling event—The Eye Drop—to raise funds to support the empowerment of individuals with vision loss to attain independence. She also leads marketing and community relations for the rehabilitation and education department.

    Megan has a B.S. dual degree in English writing and communications from the University of Pittsburgh. Tomsheck serves on the board of directors for the Lancaster City Police Foundation and the Manheim Township Fire Rescue Foundation and is a member of Lancaster Lions Club.

    Contact her for information on how you can invest in your community and help those living with vision loss through donations of your time, talent, and treasure. She also coordinates speaking engagements and would love to speak to your community, social, service, or church group and share information about VisionCorps.

    Megan Sofilka Tomsheck

    Senior VP / Chief Development Officer

    Megan Sofilka Tomsheck, who began working at VisionCorps in 2007, oversees the fundraising and development department. This includes annual campaigns, grant writing, and the annual signature rappelling event—The Eye Drop—to raise funds to support the empowerment of individuals with vision loss to attain independence. She also leads marketing and community relations for the rehabilitation and education department.

    Megan has a B.S. dual degree in English writing and communications from the University of Pittsburgh. Tomsheck serves on the board of directors for the Lancaster City Police Foundation and the Manheim Township Fire Rescue Foundation and is a member of Lancaster Lions Club.

    Contact her for information on how you can invest in your community and help those living with vision loss through donations of your time, talent, and treasure. She also coordinates speaking engagements and would love to speak to your community, social, service, or church group and share information about VisionCorps.

  • George Tobler

    VP of Quality Assurance and AbilityOne Contracting

    George has been with VisionCorps since May 2016. He is the Vice President of Quality Assurance and AbilityOne Contracting and is also VisionCorps’ liaison and relationship manager with government partners, handling costing and product contract administration for the textile lines. He is currently the co-chair of the NAEPB/NIB Textile Apparel Group (TAG). Prior to this, George spent 20 years in the private sector at Clipper Magazine in financial operations.  George is legally blind and has always been very connected to the mission at VisionCorps. George served on the VisionCorps’ Board of Directors from 2009-2015, the last 2 years serving as Board Chair.  Currently George serves on the NAEPB/NIB and VisionServe Alliance Public Policy Committees and for the past 5 years has worked in an advisory role on ATAC for pedestrian safety for the Lancaster County Planning Commission and currently serves in the role of committee vice chair. He also served on a committee for the Vision Zero project, a Lancaster City initiative to eliminate traffic-related deaths and serious injuries.  George earned a Bachelor of Science in Business with dual core curriculum in Management and Accounting from Lock Haven University.

    George Tobler

    VP of Quality Assurance and AbilityOne Contracting

    George has been with VisionCorps since May 2016. He is the Vice President of Quality Assurance and AbilityOne Contracting and is also VisionCorps’ liaison and relationship manager with government partners, handling costing and product contract administration for the textile lines. He is currently the co-chair of the NAEPB/NIB Textile Apparel Group (TAG). Prior to this, George spent 20 years in the private sector at Clipper Magazine in financial operations.  George is legally blind and has always been very connected to the mission at VisionCorps. George served on the VisionCorps’ Board of Directors from 2009-2015, the last 2 years serving as Board Chair.  Currently George serves on the NAEPB/NIB and VisionServe Alliance Public Policy Committees and for the past 5 years has worked in an advisory role on ATAC for pedestrian safety for the Lancaster County Planning Commission and currently serves in the role of committee vice chair. He also served on a committee for the Vision Zero project, a Lancaster City initiative to eliminate traffic-related deaths and serious injuries.  George earned a Bachelor of Science in Business with dual core curriculum in Management and Accounting from Lock Haven University.

VisionCorps Board of Directors

  • Paul Trunk, Chair
  • Eric Long, Vice Chair
  • Tom Kile, Treasurer
  • Bryan Martin, Secretary
  • Dan Blakinger, Legal Counsel
  • Neal Heisey
  • Jim Eichelberger
  • Stephen Kirchner
  • Emily Bomberger
  • Kim Rheppard
  • Lisa Shirk Witmer
  • Genise Wade

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