Ben Wideman, President, is a stay-at-home dad, part-time minister and podcaster. He and his family have lived in an SCCLT home since 2014, glad to have found home in State College. An avid disc golfer, cyclist, homebrewer and Toronto Blue Jays fan, he enjoys exploring central PA.
SCCLT Committees
Meet the volunteers who serve on the committees that do much of the behind-the-scenes work of creating permanently affordable homes in State College, and consider joining! We welcome new volunteers anytime! Click here to contact us and volunteer.
Outreach & Development Committee
Works to increase awareness of the mission of the SCCLT and promote homeownership and affordable housing opportunities; Develops coordinated outreach, marketing, fundraising, and development initiatives and materials.
Susan Chyczewski
Nina Fellin
Vicki Fong
Maryam Frederick
Shannon Holliday
Peter Kemper
Tracy Spalvins
Teri Spence
Ben Wideman
Real Estate & Rehab Committee
Identifies and considers properties for acquisition, provides Board with an analysis and recommendation; Liaises with Outreach & Development Committee to develop marketing strategies for SCCLT properties; Assists staff with sales of SCCLT properties; Reviews and revises Ground Lease; Oversees/coordinates volunteer rehabilitation activities at SCCLT properties; Analyzes housing and neighborhood issues related to Borough initiatives, zoning and strategic plans.
Judy Albrecht
Sue Hiester
Derek Canova
Tom Keiter
Susan Chyczewski
Peg Hambrick
Andy Lau
Rob Pangborn
Stewardship Committee
This ad-hoc committee comprised of SCCLT homeowners and volunteers is developing a set of policies to address the long-term maintenance of land trust homes, to maintain the homes and support homeowners to the benefit of all. Serves as liaison between Board and Homeowners; recommends policy modifications, and works with committees to increase outreach, homeowner education and positive outcomes.
Joe Cortazzo
Etta Habegger
Erin McCormick
Maureen Sentesy Wagner
Matt Toms
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Subcommittee
Committee dedicated to creating concrete and measurable goals to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion within all aspects of the organization to comply with the strategic plan update adopted by SCCLT in March of 2021.
Marcelius Braxton
Polly Dunn
Shannon Holliday
Emily Rosenman
Colin Webster
