Our Staff
Thomas Baxter IV—President, 9/11 National Memorial Trail
As the September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance president, Tom is responsible for executing the strategic plan for the development of the 9/11 National Memorial Trail to its fullest capacity, which includes completing remaining sections of the 1,300-mile memorial. He works with public and private stakeholders and partnering organizations to make sure the 9/11 National Memorial Trail moves forward smoothly. Tom’s duties include community outreach engagement with elected and municipal leaders within the multi-state network. Prior to joining the September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance in 2018, Tom spent 14 years as the executive director of Friends of the Riverfront, where he focused on the continued development, planning, and construction of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail in Pittsburgh. His experience includes several successive positions with Fayette County Redevelopment Authority, Riverlife Task Force, Allegheny Conference and Carnegie Mellon University, focusing on public trail access as a means of economic development and community connectivity. Connect with Tom
As the September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance president, Tom is responsible for executing the strategic plan for the development of the 9/11 National Memorial Trail to its fullest capacity, which includes completing remaining sections of the 1,300-mile memorial. He works with public and private stakeholders and partnering organizations to make sure the 9/11 National Memorial Trail moves forward smoothly. Tom’s duties include community outreach engagement with elected and municipal leaders within the multi-state network. Prior to joining the September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance in 2018, Tom spent 14 years as the executive director of Friends of the Riverfront, where he focused on the continued development, planning, and construction of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail in Pittsburgh. His experience includes several successive positions with Fayette County Redevelopment Authority, Riverlife Task Force, Allegheny Conference and Carnegie Mellon University, focusing on public trail access as a means of economic development and community connectivity. Connect with Tom
Amy Valenty—Bookkeeper, 9/11 National Memorial Trail
Amy joined the September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance in 2017. She has focused her accounting career on nonprofit organizations. Although each organization’s mission is slightly different, they all have worked toward bettering the local community. Amy enjoys supporting the mission and focus of the dedicated volunteers, board, and staff as they work diligently to establish a system of trails connecting these important memorial sites. In addition, she is very involved with local scout groups and uses those opportunities to pass along a love for the outdoors and a clean environment. Connect with Amy
Amy joined the September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance in 2017. She has focused her accounting career on nonprofit organizations. Although each organization’s mission is slightly different, they all have worked toward bettering the local community. Amy enjoys supporting the mission and focus of the dedicated volunteers, board, and staff as they work diligently to establish a system of trails connecting these important memorial sites. In addition, she is very involved with local scout groups and uses those opportunities to pass along a love for the outdoors and a clean environment. Connect with Amy
Jeffery McCauley—Director of Trail Development, 9/11 National Memorial Trail
Jeff resides in Pittsburgh, PA, and is a graduate of Duquesne University with a Master in Environmental Science and Management. He has been engaged in the Pittsburgh nonprofit business sector for more than eight years, including Friends of the Riverfront and Hollow Oak Land Trust. He has managed trail development and stewardship projects throughout the Pittsburgh region and brings his honed skill set to the September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance to help develop the trail and its historical remembrance. Jeff’s passions include volunteer work, biking, hiking, and hosting backyard barbecues. Connect with Jeff
Jeff resides in Pittsburgh, PA, and is a graduate of Duquesne University with a Master in Environmental Science and Management. He has been engaged in the Pittsburgh nonprofit business sector for more than eight years, including Friends of the Riverfront and Hollow Oak Land Trust. He has managed trail development and stewardship projects throughout the Pittsburgh region and brings his honed skill set to the September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance to help develop the trail and its historical remembrance. Jeff’s passions include volunteer work, biking, hiking, and hosting backyard barbecues. Connect with Jeff
Leanne Janowski—Communications Coordinator, 9/11 National Memorial Trail
Leanne joined the Alliance in May 2020 after graduating from Virginia Tech, where she studied public relations. While taking rigorous communications classes, she was also an active member of the women’s club lacrosse team and the Public Relations Student Society of America.
Recently, Leanne interned for Wolf Trap, the National Park for Performing Arts, which provided her with additional experience with nonprofit organizations and the National Park Service. In her free time, you can find Leanne outdoors either playing with her corgi, biking, or playing tennis. Inspired by nonprofits and mission-oriented organizations, she is beyond excited to work with the September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance. Connect with Leanne
Leanne joined the Alliance in May 2020 after graduating from Virginia Tech, where she studied public relations. While taking rigorous communications classes, she was also an active member of the women’s club lacrosse team and the Public Relations Student Society of America.
Recently, Leanne interned for Wolf Trap, the National Park for Performing Arts, which provided her with additional experience with nonprofit organizations and the National Park Service. In her free time, you can find Leanne outdoors either playing with her corgi, biking, or playing tennis. Inspired by nonprofits and mission-oriented organizations, she is beyond excited to work with the September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance. Connect with Leanne
Tommy Hillman—Nonprofit Liaison, “The Tommy Hillman Project,” Zoltun Design
Tommy is a proud husband, dad, and grandpa. Family is very precious to him. He was born in Charleroi, PA, and retired from Broudy Printing Inc. in 2009, where he was a sales consultant for more than 37 years. For 17 years, he was the director of Happening, a discipleship program for senior teens, with the Anglican Diocese of Pittsburgh. Tommy has also served on the board of Richard Hatch Ministries, Ready Yourselves Youth Ranch, and Earthen Vessels Outreach. And at Meadowink Golf Course, Tommy wears the hat as “starter and ranger.” He’s a very busy guy.
Recently, in collaboration with Zoltun Design, the “The Tommy Hillman Project” was born. This very special project’s
main mission is to assist nonprofit organizations with their marketing material needs... guiding, designing, and
printing. Connect with Tommy
Tommy is a proud husband, dad, and grandpa. Family is very precious to him. He was born in Charleroi, PA, and retired from Broudy Printing Inc. in 2009, where he was a sales consultant for more than 37 years. For 17 years, he was the director of Happening, a discipleship program for senior teens, with the Anglican Diocese of Pittsburgh. Tommy has also served on the board of Richard Hatch Ministries, Ready Yourselves Youth Ranch, and Earthen Vessels Outreach. And at Meadowink Golf Course, Tommy wears the hat as “starter and ranger.” He’s a very busy guy.
Recently, in collaboration with Zoltun Design, the “The Tommy Hillman Project” was born. This very special project’s
main mission is to assist nonprofit organizations with their marketing material needs... guiding, designing, and
printing. Connect with Tommy
Asha Sedalia Bruot—President and Founder, ASHA Public Relations
Asha has worked with organizations in the Washington, D.C., area and beyond to define and maintain their voice,
their image, and their presence. Her success has elevated businesses from the hospitality industry, the nonprofit sector, law firms, and corporations. Asha has successfully led PR campaigns in Washington, D.C., and New York City for the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center of Washington, D.C. Asha has worked with national, regional, and local media to secure consistent news coverage for her clients. She also instructed graduate students in the Master of Science in Management program at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., teaching managing external communication and advanced business communications. She is a charter member of the Prince William Chamber of Commerce and was named a finalist for their 2012 small business award. Asha recently served as a
board member of the Center for the Arts Board of Directors in Manassas, VA, and the Haymarket Gainesville
Business Association. She was also named one of the Top 20 Women to Watch in the Piedmont Business Journal. Connect with Asha
Asha has worked with organizations in the Washington, D.C., area and beyond to define and maintain their voice,
their image, and their presence. Her success has elevated businesses from the hospitality industry, the nonprofit sector, law firms, and corporations. Asha has successfully led PR campaigns in Washington, D.C., and New York City for the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center of Washington, D.C. Asha has worked with national, regional, and local media to secure consistent news coverage for her clients. She also instructed graduate students in the Master of Science in Management program at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., teaching managing external communication and advanced business communications. She is a charter member of the Prince William Chamber of Commerce and was named a finalist for their 2012 small business award. Asha recently served as a
board member of the Center for the Arts Board of Directors in Manassas, VA, and the Haymarket Gainesville
Business Association. She was also named one of the Top 20 Women to Watch in the Piedmont Business Journal. Connect with Asha
Theresa Poprocky—Creative Director, Zoltun Design
Theresa is a veteran graphic designer, with a penchant for creative writing. With numerous industry awards for design and writing to her credit, she leads the creative team at Zoltun Design and takes great pride in nurturing their skills so that every design project reaches its pinnacle of design perfection.
When Theresa sits down with a client to discuss their design needs, her head is reeling with creative solutions. She is an excellent listener, a great people person, and she loves to educate herself about the client and their business before embarking on her design process.
Whether the scope of the project is small, or a complex campaign, Theresa remains focused and keeps the interest of her clients in mind as she journeys throughout the entirety of their projects. Her vast experience enables her to relate to clients of all settings... corporate, retail, manufacturing—and everything in between. Connect with Theresa
Theresa is a veteran graphic designer, with a penchant for creative writing. With numerous industry awards for design and writing to her credit, she leads the creative team at Zoltun Design and takes great pride in nurturing their skills so that every design project reaches its pinnacle of design perfection.
When Theresa sits down with a client to discuss their design needs, her head is reeling with creative solutions. She is an excellent listener, a great people person, and she loves to educate herself about the client and their business before embarking on her design process.
Whether the scope of the project is small, or a complex campaign, Theresa remains focused and keeps the interest of her clients in mind as she journeys throughout the entirety of their projects. Her vast experience enables her to relate to clients of all settings... corporate, retail, manufacturing—and everything in between. Connect with Theresa
Donna Bour—Senior Fund Development Officer, Hill CDC
For more than 20 years, Donna has worked with nonprofits, providing fundraising, consulting, and event planning services. Her specialties include development, fundraising events, sponsorships, event management, foundation and government grants, corporate sponsorship proposals, and creating and implementing individual giving campaigns.
Donna served as Managing Director of the Local Organizing Committee for the 2005 CITGO Bassmaster Classic—a collaboration of the Allegheny Conference on Community Development, ESPN, and the BASS Federation. In four weeks, she helped raise $500,000 in local sponsorships and negotiated for $750,000 in state support. It was the largest city-wide event held on Pittsburgh’s three rivers and drew more than 80,000 people to the region. Donna’s community service includes serving on the Boards of the Environmental Charter School at Frick Park, the Environmental Charter School Foundation, Women in Sports and Events, the Pittsburgh Camerata, Run Around the Square, and Neighbors Unite Wilkinsburg. Connect with Donna
For more than 20 years, Donna has worked with nonprofits, providing fundraising, consulting, and event planning services. Her specialties include development, fundraising events, sponsorships, event management, foundation and government grants, corporate sponsorship proposals, and creating and implementing individual giving campaigns.
Donna served as Managing Director of the Local Organizing Committee for the 2005 CITGO Bassmaster Classic—a collaboration of the Allegheny Conference on Community Development, ESPN, and the BASS Federation. In four weeks, she helped raise $500,000 in local sponsorships and negotiated for $750,000 in state support. It was the largest city-wide event held on Pittsburgh’s three rivers and drew more than 80,000 people to the region. Donna’s community service includes serving on the Boards of the Environmental Charter School at Frick Park, the Environmental Charter School Foundation, Women in Sports and Events, the Pittsburgh Camerata, Run Around the Square, and Neighbors Unite Wilkinsburg. Connect with Donna
Matthew Mallet—President, Broudy Printing
Matt has a true passion for all things print. As the third generation of his family-owned business, he was introduced to the printing industry at a very young age. Matt spent much of his time outside of school working in the business. He fell in love with print and knew he wanted to continue his family’s legacy in providing clients with exceptional quality and service on every project. To better service clients, Matt has led Broudy’s expansion efforts beyond traditional offset printing into digital printing... mailing, online ordering systems, and fulfillment.
Before joining Broudy full time, Matt earned degrees in economics and political science from the University of Pittsburgh. He also worked for Pictorial Offset Corporation in New Jersey. Aside from printing, Matt is a husband and proud father. He also enjoys participating in triathlons, which has taught him that anything is possible through hard work, tenacity, and a positive attitude. Connect with Matt
Matt has a true passion for all things print. As the third generation of his family-owned business, he was introduced to the printing industry at a very young age. Matt spent much of his time outside of school working in the business. He fell in love with print and knew he wanted to continue his family’s legacy in providing clients with exceptional quality and service on every project. To better service clients, Matt has led Broudy’s expansion efforts beyond traditional offset printing into digital printing... mailing, online ordering systems, and fulfillment.
Before joining Broudy full time, Matt earned degrees in economics and political science from the University of Pittsburgh. He also worked for Pictorial Offset Corporation in New Jersey. Aside from printing, Matt is a husband and proud father. He also enjoys participating in triathlons, which has taught him that anything is possible through hard work, tenacity, and a positive attitude. Connect with Matt
Keith Jones—President, Laurel Print & Graphics
In 1975, Keith began his printing career as a pressman at a small print shop. He honed his skills over the following few years, eventually opening his own company in 1990... Laurel Print & Graphics. Laurel steadily grew into Pittsburgh’s premier large format printing source, thanks to his loyal customer following. The company has evolved over the years and has become one of the leading wide and grand format print shops in Western PA. Keith and his team of highly skilled professionals produce the utmost quality wide format signage in the business.
Recently, Laurel relocated to their ultra, state-of-the-art facility at RIDC Park in Duquesne, PA. Keith is dedicated to his ongoing lifelong investment in the latest UV, latex, and dye sublimation printing equipment. You’ll see Laurel's work all over the city... from sporting events to venue displays. They are Pittsburgh’s go-to wide format shop for print buyers, designers, and photographers looking for top-quality large format graphics. Connect with Keith
In 1975, Keith began his printing career as a pressman at a small print shop. He honed his skills over the following few years, eventually opening his own company in 1990... Laurel Print & Graphics. Laurel steadily grew into Pittsburgh’s premier large format printing source, thanks to his loyal customer following. The company has evolved over the years and has become one of the leading wide and grand format print shops in Western PA. Keith and his team of highly skilled professionals produce the utmost quality wide format signage in the business.
Recently, Laurel relocated to their ultra, state-of-the-art facility at RIDC Park in Duquesne, PA. Keith is dedicated to his ongoing lifelong investment in the latest UV, latex, and dye sublimation printing equipment. You’ll see Laurel's work all over the city... from sporting events to venue displays. They are Pittsburgh’s go-to wide format shop for print buyers, designers, and photographers looking for top-quality large format graphics. Connect with Keith