Meet VisionCorps Leadership

Dennis Steiner has been instrumental in the management operations, success, and growth of the organization. He began working at VisionCorps in 1983. He led the expansion and construction of VisionCorps’ Lancaster facility and the development of facilities in Lebanon and Philadelphia. Under his leadership, VisionCorps expanded its rehabilitation services to include Chester Country and a 2017 merger with For Sight Vision that resulted in the expansion of service into York and Adams Counties.

He is a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University with a B.S. in rehabilitation and an M.A. in rehabilitation and counseling.

Steiner is the former chair of UniqueSource, formerly the Pennsylvania Industries for the Blind and Handicapped, and serves as a member of the board of directors and former president of the National Association for the Employment of People Who are Blind. He currently serves on the boards of directors of the National Industries for the Blind and VisionServe Alliance. Steiner is a delegate to the World Blind Union, an international organization committed to improving the lives of people who are blind or vision impaired. He is a member of the Lancaster Lions, and a Leadership Lancaster alumnus.

Contact him for more information about the history, growth, or future plans for VisionCorps.

Chris Ament sets the strategic direction and leads the day-to-day operations of rehabilitation, prevention and youth services. He began working at VisionCorps in 2002.

He holds a B.S. from The Pennsylvania State University in rehabilitation services and an M.Ed. from the University of Pittsburgh in vision studies with a dual certification in orientation and mobility specialist (COMS) and teacher of students with vision impairment.

Ament is a board member with Ephrata Areas Social Services, a member of the Lebanon Lions Club, and a volunteer with World Blindness Outreach.

Contact him for information about advocacy, education or services for individuals who are vision impaired.

Chuck Blair oversees the technology needs at VisionCorps. This involves finding practical applications of technology to improve employee efficiency, increase profitability, and create opportunities for growth. He also partners with the Rehabilitation department on technology initiatives that have the potential to improve the lives of VisionCorps’ employees and clients. He leads a dedicated IT support team to ensure that the company’s IT systems continue to operate smoothly and provide value.

Chuck holds a B.S. degree in chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh and has been working in the technology field for over 25 years. Previous leadership positions in the manufacturing, retail, and construction industries have given him a broad base of experience to bring to VisionCorps. “I knew about VisionCorps’ great impact on the community from working at a nearby business. When an opportunity came for me to join the team, I took it immediately!”

Randy Doan is the Vice President of Manufacturing, and is responsible for overseeing all of manufacturing at VisionCorps’ three business and industry group locations: Lancaster, Lebanon, and York.

He leads a diverse team of individuals including those with visual impairments.  Here at VisionCorps, having a visual impairment doesn’t exclude one from being a part of the manufacturing effort!

Randy earned a B.S. degree in business from the Pennsylvania State University. His background includes work in the construction industry (both commercial and residential) and mushroom industry.  He held leadership positions in manufacturing and agribusiness before joining VisionCorps.

Randy supports Girls on the Run of Lancaster/Lebanon and helps at their annual 5k events.  When he isn’t remodeling his home, he likes to play golf and tennis.  He is also an avid Phillies and Pennsylvania State University football fan.

Linda Greth sets the strategic direction and leads the day-to-day operations of rehabilitation, prevention, and youth services. She began working at VisionCorps in 2003.

She holds a BASW, MSW, and Certificate in Gerontology from the University of Pittsburgh. She has been a PA licensed social worker since 2000 and is a member of the National Association of Social Workers.

In 2023, she created the self-paced training course, “Practical Information for Social Workers New to Interacting with Older Adults Experiencing Vision Impairment or Blindness” for Mississippi State University’s National Research and Training Center on Blindness and Low Vision.

Contact her for information about advocacy, education, or services for individuals who are vision impaired.

Lisa Kauffman is the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance. She is responsible for leading a dedicated team to monitor financial stability, management accountability, and regulation compliance for VisionCorps. She also ensures that the financial strategy supports the mission.

Lisa has a BS in accounting and a certification in nonprofit leadership from Elizabethtown College.  She is also a Certified Management Accountant with over 35 years of experience in various manufacturing environments with organizations such as Turkey Hill Dairy, Snavely’s Mill, and Armstrong Flooring. Lisa was eager to join VisionCorps to incorporate her manufacturing experience and strengthen her skills in the nonprofit and government sectors.  “I love taking business associates for tours and showing them what our people and organization can do.”

Lisa volunteered for over 25 years for the Make-A-Wish Mother’s Day truck convoy, serving most recently as co-chair.  In her spare time, she enjoys hiking with her dog, volunteering at her church, and spending time with her grandkids.

Carolyn Madison directs and develops contract management and administration services (CMS) for federal government agencies, including the Department of Defense, and commercial entities. These professional services include the analysis of contractual documents for contract compliance and the reconciliation of contract payments, terms and conditions. The CMS group also provides services for invoice reconciliation and 508 compliance testing.

Madison holds a B.A. in secondary education from Immaculata University, Level III DAWIA (Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act) certified, and is a certified Master Trainer for Federal Contract Writing Systems, and Yellow Belt Six Sigma certified. She is a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and is the recipient of the Hammer Award, presented by former Vice President Al Gore, presented to teams of federal employees who made significant contributions in support of reinventing government principles.

Crystal Mills oversees the fundraising and marketing teams at VisionCorps. This includes annual campaigns, planned giving, grant writing, and the annual signature rappelling event—The Eye Drop—to raise funds to support the empowerment of individuals with vision loss to attain independence.

Crystal has a BA in English and communications from Elizabethtown College, a Master’s in Fine Arts from Drexel University, and several professional certifications in fundraising and gift planning. She is an active volunteer with the Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue, and previously served terms (including as Chair) on the boards of YWCA Lancaster, the Arch Street Center, and Graystone Manor Therapeutic Riding. She has more than 25 years of experience in development and community relations with organizations such as Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health and Hospice and Community Care.

Contact her for information on how you can invest in your community and help those living with vision loss through donations of your time, talent, and treasure. She also coordinates speaking engagements and would love to present to your community, social, service, or church group and share information about VisionCorps

Megan Sofilka Tomsheck, who began working at VisionCorps in 2007, oversees the fundraising and development department. This includes annual campaigns, grant writing, and the annual signature rappelling event—The Eye Drop—to raise funds to support the empowerment of individuals with vision loss to attain independence. She also leads marketing and community relations for the rehabilitation and education department.

Megan has a B.S. dual degree in English writing and communications from the University of Pittsburgh. Tomsheck is a member of Lancaster Lions Club and served on the board of directors for the Lancaster City Police Foundation and the Manheim Township Fire Rescue Foundation.

Contact her for information on how you can invest in your community and help those living with vision loss through donations of your time, talent, and treasure. She also coordinates speaking engagements and would love to speak to your community, social, service, or church group and share information about VisionCorps.

George has been with VisionCorps since May 2016. He is the Vice President of Revenue and is also VisionCorps’ liaison and relationship manager with government partners, handling costing and product contract administration for the textile lines. He is currently the co-chair of the NAEPB/NIB Textile Apparel Group (TAG). Prior to this, George spent 20 years in the private sector at Clipper Magazine in financial operations.  George is legally blind and has always been very connected to the mission at VisionCorps. George served on the VisionCorps’ Board of Directors from 2009-2015, the last 2 years serving as Board Chair.  Currently George serves on the NAEPB/NIB and VisionServe Alliance Public Policy Committees and for the past 5 years has worked in an advisory role on ATAC for pedestrian safety for the Lancaster County Planning Commission and currently serves in the role of committee vice chair. He also served on a committee for the Vision Zero project, a Lancaster City initiative to eliminate traffic-related deaths and serious injuries.  George earned a Bachelor of Science in Business with dual core curriculum in Management and Accounting from Lock Haven University.