Holly Shelton
Chief Operating Officer

Holly leads the Foundation's work to support the region's communities and citizens in meeting their charitable dreams. And this is at the heart of why she joined the Foundation in the first place. An Ohio University bobcat, Holly came on board in December 2007 to support the region in creating permanent resources that would make a lasting difference.

Prior to joining the Foundation, Holly worked for United States Senator George V. Voinovich in his southeast Ohio office and gained a deep knowledge of the communities in our region. This has been a great asset to the Foundation as Holly supports local communities in growing permanent resources, and works with individuals and nonprofits to establish new funds or grow existing funds. Holly especially enjoys when she can work with individuals looking to establish a named fund in honor of a loved one or a nonprofit considering an endowment fund to provide a new source of flexible funding.

Tracy Mann, CAP®
Director of Gift Planning

Tracy feels privileged to be part of the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio team and to know every step taken helps to increase opportunities for the Appalachian Ohio region. Through her role as Director of Professional Advisors Services, Tracy focuses on serving professional advisors as they serve the charitable giving needs of their clients. Having completed the CAP program, Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy, at the American College of Financial Services, Tracy demonstrates FAO's commitment to service-oriented values and can provide even greater support and counsel to advisors with best charitable giving strategies, tools, and techniques or advisement on business exit, estate, or legacy planning.

Tracy, originally from Lawrence County, gained her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education with a Minor in Mathematics at Ohio University Southern. She was an FAO member of staff from 2009 to 2016 and rejoined the team in April 2018. In addition to her experiences with FAO donors, programs, and projects, she brings knowledge and the love of serving people from her positions held in the nonprofit, grant-writing and education fields.

Maribeth Wright
Director of Outreach

Maribeth joined the Foundation in March 2021 to further its mission. Maribeth's service to FAO runs deep, serving as a former board member and currently as the President of the Guernsey County Foundation. She has been a life-long resident of Cambridge, Ohio.

Prior to her work with the Foundation, Maribeth was a successful CPA for 40 years and was also an Equity Principal with Rea Associates Inc. While working for Rea's Not for Profit segment, Maribeth provided tax compliance to various organizations throughout the state of Ohio. In keeping with her work to support Not for Profits, Maribeth began speaking to these organizations on the topics of business and individual tax.

In Guernsey County, Maribeth serves as a Trustee of Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, the Agnew Foundation, and the Cambridge Alumni and Friends Education Fund. Maribeth is a graduate of Cambridge High School and received a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Mount Union University. Maribeth was recognized by the Chamber of Commerce with the Distinguished Public Service Award in 2008 and the John Sidlo Award for Vision, Leadership, and Legacy, in 2012. She was also recognized in 2018 as the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Inaugural Philanthropist of the Year. In 2020, Maribeth received the 2020 Rea and Associates Marcia Stutzman Award for Community Service. When she isn't working for the Foundation, Maribeth enjoys traveling, reading, gardening, and spending time with family and friends.