Who We Are

In 1854, responding to community need, Glade Run opened its doors as the Orphan’s Home and Farm School in rural Zelienople, Pennsylvania. With a tradition of compassion for children and families since that day, thousands of individuals have passed through our doors broken and emerged whole. Glade Run’s mission and spirit have remained constant throughout the years, guiding our program development and the compassionate manner in which they are delivered. Our legacy of caring – on our 331-acre Zelienople campus, in dozens of public, private and charter schools, through eight community offices, and in homes and communities throughout Western PA – continues

Glade Run is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Steven Green, MA. Mr. Green has administered quality programs for children and families for over 20 years in both the private and public sector. Mr. Green started his career at Community Alternatives Inc. where he worked seven years and was the Director of Behavioral Health Services. In this capacity he was responsible for several youth and family programs that included mental health services, juvenile justice services, and education enhancement services. Mr. Green then worked at Butler County Human Services, MHY Family Services, and The Bradley Center. Most recently, Mr. Green was the Chief Executive Officer for Butler County Children’s Center, Inc. In this capacity he was responsible to oversee and enhance early learning and child care subsidy programming that served Butler County’s most vulnerable children and families. Mr. Green earned his Bachelor’s degree from Slippery Rock University and his Master’s degree in counseling from Waynesburg University. Mr. Green lives in Center Township, Butler County, with his wife and two children.

Glade Run Lutheran Services’ Board of Directors is led by chair Lauri Pendred, Glade Run’s board is chaired by Keith Colonna, and Glade Run Foundation is chaired by Melissa Turner.

Steven T. Green, President/CEO

Chris Phillips, CFO

Sheila Talarico, VP, Development & External Affairs

Maggie Caesar, Chief Program Officer

Pr. Christina Hough, Director of Mission Advancement

Roxanne Edwards, VP, Human Resources

Ruth Girton, VP, Quality & Compliance

Lynn Aumer, VP, Information Systems

Brandy Dietrich, Principal/Senior Director, St. Stephen’s

Glade Run is governed by dedicated and supportive boards of directors.

Glade Run Board of Directors

• Andrew Adams
• Keith Colonna (Chair)
• Dean Ingold
• Cynthia Holden
• Sylvia Lynn
• Lauri Pendred
• Dr. Kathleen Strickland

Glade Run Lutheran Services Board of Directors

• Andrew Adams
• Joshua Boozel
• Diane Dawson
• Jeffrey Gdovin
• Lisa Karraker
• Dr. Ronald Montelaro
• Jamie Nelson
• Lauri Pendred (Chair)
• Dr. Maria Perrotta
• Jim Thompson

Glade Run Foundation Board of Directors

• Janet Emery
• Ali Emert
• Robert Finley
• Brian Kane
• Phil Lope
• Monika Tomko
• Melissa Turner (Chair)
• Roxanne Turner
• Seth Prentice

CURRENT MEMBERSHIP/PARTNERSHIP LISTING

• AHN Pediatrics
• American Horticultural Therapy Association (AHTA)
• Autism Connection of PA
• Association of Fundraising Professionals
• Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber of Commerce
• Beaver County Chamber of Commerce
• Belmont Pines
• Butler AM Rotary
• Butler County Community Development Corporation (CDC)
• Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau
• Butler Collaborative for Families
• Butler County Chamber of Commerce
• Butler Health System
• Children’s Community Pediatrics
• Child Adolescent Bipolar Clinic
• Child and Pediatric Solutions
• Children’s Hospital
• Children Youth and Family Services
• Clarion Hospital
• Clarion Psychiatric
• Cognitive Behavior Institute
• Compassions Mental Health
• Council for Education and Certification in Therapeutic Horsemanship
• Cranberry Diversity Network/Special Needs Coalition
• Cranberry Psychological Center
• Cranberry Township Community Chest
• East Suburban Pediatrics
• Equine Assisted Growth and Learning (EAGALA)
• Family Pathways
• Family Psychological Center
• FRB
• Greater Pittsburgh Nonprofit Partnership (GPNP)
• Harbor Creek
• HSAO Life Project
• Human Services Center
• Integrated Behavioral Health
• Jefferson Behavioral Health
• Jefferson Hospital
• Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce
• Lutheran Services in America (LSA)
• Lutheran Services in America – Pennsylvania (LSA-PA)
• Mercy
• MHY Family Services
• National Association of School Psychologists
• Nonprofit Organization Resource Panel
• Northwest Pennsylvania Synod of the ELCA
• Parents in Toto
• PBS Mental Health Associates
• PCP
• Pine IOP
• Pressley Ridge
• Professional Association for Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH)
• Psychology and Learning Center
• Pittsburgh Cares
• Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber of Commerce
• Pittsburgh Planned Giving Council
• Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association
• Psychology Today
• Sara Reed
• Sharon Regional
• Southwood Hospital
• Southwest Pennsylvania Synod of the ELCA
• Star Clinic
• Staunton Clinic
• State Employee Campaign Assn (SECA)
• The Children’s Institute
• United Way of Butler County
• United Way of Southwestern PA
• United Way of Venango County
• UPMC Western Wellness
• Wesley Spectrum
• West Penn Hospital
• WPIC
• Zelienople Area Business Association (ZABA)
• Zelienople Rotary

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION LISTING/AWARDS

• 2024 Jean B. Purvis Community Cornerstone Award (Steven Green)
• 2022 David L. Lloyd Memorial Chamber Business Champion
• 2022 Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber Nonprofit of the Year Finalist
• 2022 Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber Outstanding Volunteer (Sheila Talarico)
• 2022 PARS Psychiatric Rehabilitation Outstanding Program of the Year Award
• 2022 PARS Practitioner of the Year Award (Deb Ferguson)
• 2022 Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber Community Champion
• 2022 GreatNonprofit
• 2021 Andrus Sanctuary Institute Resiliency Award
• 2021 Butler County Employee of the Year Award (Julie Wahlenmayer)
• 2020 Front Line Hero Award
• 2020 Fox Rothschild CEO of the Year Award (Steven Green)
• 2019 Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber Distinguished Business Award
• 2017 Healthcare Hero
• Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMSAS)
• Department of Education (DPE)
• Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS)
• Equine Assisted Growth and Learning (EAGALA)
• Pennsylvania Positive Behavior Interventions and Support  (recognized for Fidelity at all Three Tiers)
• Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH)
• Rehabilitation and Community Providers Association (RCPA)
• Sanctuary Certification
• CARF Accreditation