Ashley Koser
Executive Director
Holly Beaver
Director of Donor Relations and
Operations
Daniel Cummings
Associate Director of Accounting & Finance
Katelynn Hanna
Director of Annual Giving
Lauren Heimer
Operations & Executive Assistant
Matthew Heydt
Relationship Manager
Stacey Horner
Fiscal Manager
David Orndorf
Database Manager & Prospect Researcher
John Vitale
Assistant Director of Engagement
Ashley Koser
Executive Director
570-484-2128
ashley.koser@lhufoundation.org
Ashley Koser serves as the Executive Director at The Lock Haven University Foundation. Koser brings over 12 years of experience to her role.
Prior to coming to the LHUF, she served as the Executive Director of Alumni Engagement at Lock Haven University and the Assistant Director of the Susquehanna University Fund.
Koser earned her bachelor’s degree in Journalism with a minor in Agricultural Communications from Penn State University. She lives in Lock Haven with her husband, Tyler and three sons.
Holly Beaver
Director of Donor Relations and Operations
570-484-2364
holly.beaver@lhufoundation.org
Holly Beaver serves as the Director of Donor Relations and Operations at The Lock Haven University Foundation. She is responsible for the daily operations of the Foundation in four key areas: (1) Stewardship; (2) Advancement Services; (3) Human Resources; (4) Information and Technology System. Holly brings over 35 years of experience to her role.
After 35 years, Holly retired from Penn State University in April of 2021 where she served as the Executive Assistant to the Executive Vice President and Provost in the Office of the President. Prior to her role in the Office of the President, Holly served as the Director of Undergraduate Education in the College of the Liberal Arts.
Holly lives in Beech Creek with her husband. They have five children and eight grandchildren (with the 9th one on the way).
Dan Cummings
Associate Director of Accounting & Finance
dan.cummings@lhufoundation.org
Dan joined the Lock Haven University Foundation in August 2023 as the Associate Director of Accounting & Finance. He is responsible for overseeing all accounting and finance operations of the Foundation. Dan comes to Lock Haven University Foundation from Bloomsburg University Foundation, where he gained valuable experience in fund accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and property management.
Dan earned his bachelor’s degree in Finance with a minor in Accounting from Bloomsburg University. He currently lives in Danville with his wife, Hannah.
Katelynn Hanna
Director of Annual Giving
570-484-2408
katelynn.hanna@lhufoundation.org
Katelynn serves at the Director of Annual Giving. She is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the annual fund, stewardship, and phone-athon.
She is a proud 2010 alumnus of Lock Haven University where she earned her degree in Recreation Management. Hanna has served the university for nine years and is excited to continue her role at Lock Haven University Foundation.
She lives in Lock Haven with her husband, Eli and their two children, Isaiah and Nora.
Lauren Heimer
Operations and Executive Assistant
570-484-2351
lauren.heimer@lhufoundation.org
Lauren joined The Lock Haven University Foundation as the Operations and Executive Assistant in April 2024. Lauren represents the team as the frontline staff member at Lock Haven University Foundation. Lauren is responsible for managing calendars, purchase reconciliations, coordinating board communications, and assisting with everyday operations.
Lauren earned her Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Disability/Community Services from Lock Haven University in 2014. Lauren is excited to be back at The Haven in this new role.
Lauren lives in Lamar with her dog, RItz. She coaches girl's soccer at Central Mountain High School.
Matthew Heydt
Relationship Manager
610-462-5321
matthew.heydt@lhufoundation.org
Matthew Heydt serves as a Relationship Manager at the LHU Foundation. Matt is a 2004 alumnus with a degree in Journalism/Mass Communications.
He comes to Lock Haven from a role at Albright College in Reading, PA as a Major Gifts Officer. Prior to his most recent stint in higher education, Matt has worked in various nonprofit positions over the past 15 years for a diverse group of local and national organizations. Matt currently resides in the Lehigh Valley with his wife Sarah, and their cat, Frankie.
Stacey Horner
Fiscal Manager
570-484-2994
stacey.horner@lhufoundation.org
Stacey joined the Lock Haven University Foundation in June of 2019 as the Fiscal Manager. Stacey came to the Lock Haven University Foundation from the Lock Haven University where she served as the Assistant to the Vice President of Enrollment Management from 2016-2019. While Stacey worked for the Lock Haven University, she worked closely with the Lock Haven University Foundation with student scholarships.
Stacey is a graduate of Leadership Clinton County and is currently on the Advisory Committee. She has assisted with Pop Warner Cheerleading and AYSO Soccer.
Stacey is a 2003 graduate of South Hills Business School with a degree as a Computerized Office Specialist.
She resides in Lock Haven and has a daughter and a set of twins along with two grandchildren.
John Vitale
Assistant Director of Engagement
570-484-2997
john.vitale@lhufoundation.org
John — a proud 2013 alumnus, summa cum laude, of Lock Haven University’s Communication Media program — joined the LHU Foundation in March of 2018. As Assistant Director of Engagement, John manages or comanages all aspects of the Foundation’s marketing & communications, including direct response marketing, web design, print & digital storytelling, content management, social media engagement, and more.
Prior to joining the LHUF, he served as Director of Media & Public Relations for Sage Age Strategies, a full-service ad agency specializing in senior living market growth. Originally from Queens, NY, John now resides in Williamsport with his wife, Alyssa ‘14, their sons, Vinny and Leo, and their cats, Garlic and Basil.