Stamp Camp USA | Board Members

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Stamp Camp USA | Board Members

Chairman of the Board
David L. Straight

David L. Straight is the director of West Campus Library at Washington University in Saint Louis,
Missouri. He earned a Masters Degree in Library Science from the University of Missouri, and has
taught university library courses and served as a moving and shelving consultant to other
libraries. David is active in Habitat for Humanity, the local food pantry, and COPE. David has
two children and he and his wife Carol, both enjoy philatelic pursuits. A published author of over
200 articles in a variety of philatelic magazines, David is presently a trustee of the American
Philatelic Research Library and on the Board of Vice Presidents for the American Philatelic
Society.

Vice Chair and Secretary of the Board
Teressa M. Sasserson

Teressa M. Sasserson is the director of Childhood Development Center in Westfield,
Pennsylvania, and graduated SUMMA CUM LAUDE, 2000 from Quincy College. She has an
Associates of Science in Early Childhood Education. Teressa has experience as a licensed
respiratory therapist, and has served as a teacher for Growth Unlimited Preschool in Kingston,
Massachusetts. Teressa resides in Westfield, Pennsylvania with her husband Jeffrey and
daughter Cortny. Along with her Stamp Camp USA responsibilities, Teressa presently serves on
the Northern Tioga School District Board of Directors, as well as on the Chapter 4 Strategic
Planning Committee for the District.

Board Treasurer
Philip D. Koos II

Philip D. Koos serves as an international business and geography course and management
course instructor for Lackawanna College and he presently works as a consultant for Gambal
Printing and Design in Towanda, Pennsylvania. Phil has a background in community and economic
development and has served as a director on numerous planning commissions, as well as specific
project expansions. Phil also lends his expertise to the Guidestone Annuity Board. Phil and his
wife, Pat, reside in Towanda, Pennsylvania, where they have raised two children.

Ex Office Board Member
Cindy L. Racket

Cindy L. Racket brings a stamp consultation connection to Stamp Camp USA from the United
States Postal Service. Having a Bachelors Degree in Management, Cindy was appointed as stamp
exhibitions and products manager for postal headquarters in Washington, DC, and is
responsible for USPS philatelic marketing and revenue initiatives. She manages the coordination
of all stamp shows and exhibitions and most recently served as retail integration/products acting
manager, leading a team that increased philatelic revenue from $19 million to $40 million. A 31-
year postal career manager, Cindy spends her free time enjoying her family and active in Jaycee
Women, Boy Scouts of America, and Little League.

Board Member
Gary W. March

Gary W. March has an Associate’s Degree in drafting and engineering design technology. He is a
business manager that presently owns and operates Linux Plaza in Linux, Pennsylvania, Clifford
Beverage, Inc., in Clifford, Pennsylvania, and serves as vice president of operations for HTS
Handtruck Systems. A two-term County Commissioner of Susquehanna County, Gary served on
numerous planning and development commissions, as well as local community service boards,
including Scouting, Lions, Maxis Health System, Area P Special Olympics, and Clifford Volunteer
Fire Company. Presently, Gary serves on the board of TREHAB as well as the Carbondale YMCA
Capitol Fund Program. Gary and his wife, Mary Ann, have two daughters and reside in South
Gibson, Pennsylvania.

Board Member
Dr. Donna L. Mettler

Dr. Mettler is currently a regional coordinator of the Pennsylvania Inspired Leadership Program,
a statewide leadership development program for school principals, district directors, and
superintendents. Her career in public education spans 36 years: 14 years as a special education
teacher and reading specialist, 14 years as an elementary school principal, 6 years as
superintendent of the Wellsboro Area School District, and 2 years in her current position with
the Pennsylvania Department of Education. She is also president of her own educational
consulting business, DLM Educational Consultants, Inc. Her education includes a Bachelor of
Science Degree in elementary and special education from Lock Haven University in 1970, a Master
of Education Degree in reading from Shippensburg University in 1985, and a Doctor of Education
Degree in educational leadership from Nova Southeastern University in 1999. She also holds
certifications for reading specialist, elementary and middle school principal, special education
supervisor, and superintendent of schools. Residing in Middlebury Center, Pennsylvania, Dr.
Mettler enjoys traveling with her husband, Kenneth, spending time with her family, and reading
all types of books and literature.

Board Member
Karol Allison Wickens

Allison brings to Stamp Camp USA her expertise as an education program specialist, where she
serves as director of education for the National Postal Museum of the Smithsonian, in
Washington, DC. Allison has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa,
and a Masters of Arts Degree from the University of Colorado, in Boulder, Colorado. She served
as a schools and tours coordinator for the National Postal Museum in 2000, and from 2001-
2003, served as exhibits and researcher/education assistant for the Boulder History Museum. In
July 2003, she joined the National Postal Museum team as special projects manager for the
education department, and in August 2006 to the present time, Allison serves as the director of
education for the National Postal Museum. Allison directly oversees philatelic educational
programs and curriculums for the museum and manages a staff of four employees.

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