Venango United Way to help neighboring Titusville in time of need

The United Way of Venango County has joined forces with The United Way of Titusville to assist as their executive director departs for a new role.

Will Price executive director of the Venango group will also serve in the role as an interim in that position for the Titusville-based agency. The duties will include supervision of employees, execution of all daily operations, planning, and implementation of the annual campaign and other fundraising endeavors, and strategic planning. Stacey Ross, former leader of the Titusville agency, recently resigned from her position after serving in the role for just over a year. 

​Amanda Hetrick, board president of UWTR, said the appointment of Price was a natural fit. "We are excited to see where Price will guide us as we move through this transition period,” she said.​

Price has been the United Way of Venango County’s executive director since 2016, and was the Executive Assistant from 2012 to 2016. 

Hetrick said the Price and the two groups have worked collaboratively over the years. “Our personal and organizational values are well-aligned, so it feels natural that Price would step into this role immediately,” Hetrick said. “Price is a dedicated leader, and I feel confident that he will lead the UWTR in a great direction.”  ​

Bobbie Jones, the board president of the Venango organization, said Price’s new role will help
deepen the connection between the two United Ways. "Now more than ever, social service
organizations must unite for the common good,” Jones said. 

The boards said donors should be assured that any money given to either group will remain in those designated service areas. Plans also call for the Titusville office to remain open with all other employees remaining in their current roles. “Both boards of directors are looking to do what’s best for their residents and the region as a whole,” Price said.