Mark T. Fatla, Esq., Executive Director
Mark Fatla joined the Northside Leadership Conference in May 2006 as Executive Director. A Northside resident since 1984, he has more than 20 years experience in community development, most recently serving as Executive Director of the Community Technical Assistance Center (CTAC). He is an experienced trainer on board and organizational development issues and has presented to various regional and national conferences including the National Trust Conference, the National Main Street Conference and Neighborhoods USA. His housing development project for Allegheny West Civic Council won a 2002 National Best Practices in Preservation award from the National Trust, one of 22 such projects selected nationally. Mr. Fatla is an attorney, receiving his degree from Duquesne University School of Law, and longtime community activist.
Keri Harmicar, Allegheny General Hospital Partnership Coordinator
Keri Harmicar joined the Northside Leadership Conference in July 2010 and manages the 20 year partnership between AGH and the Northside communities. Prior to coming to the Northside Leadership Conference, Keri most recently served as Marketing and Outreach Manager for LIFE Pittsburgh. Keri volunteers her time with a number of organizations, including; The Consumer Health Coalition, New Hope Methodist Church, and HEARTH. She is a board member for the Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force as well as Working Women with Disabilities. Keri is married and resides on the Northside with her husband David and their dog Henry.
Jonathan Huck, Senior Project Manager - Real Estate Development
Jonathan Huck joined the Northside Leadership Conference in May 2006 as a Project Manager in Residential Development after spending seven months volunteering and interning in the Real Estate Department. Jonathan earned certification as a Housing Development Finance Professional from the National Development Council in 2008 and has a Masters in Civil Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh.
Gregory Jones, Senior Project Manager - Real Estate Development
Gregory Jones has worked for the Northside Leadership Conference since April of 2007 as a Project Manager in the Real Estate Department. Greg provides residential and commercial real estate development services including project planning, predevelopment financing, design development, acquisition and site control, public permitting, development financing, construction management, and marketing. Greg earned a Masters Degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Virginia Tech in 2004.
Randy Lheureau, Workforce Development Specialist
Randy Lheureau has been the Workforce Specialist for NSLC since 2005. He is the primary facilitator and instructor for the “So You Think You Want To Work in a Casino…?” workshops and is a member of the Employment and Education Subcommittee of the City County Gaming Implementation Task Force. He is also the Coordinator for the very successful Allegheny General Hospital Workforce Home Benefit program and oversees the operation of the Northside Neighborhood Employment Center that is located at NSLC.
Kelly MacKay, Administrative Assistant
Since March of 2005, Kelly has served as the coordinator for the Northside Leadership Conference’s annual fundraising dinner and also fills the role of Administrative Assistant. Kelly comes to us from Butler Gas Products Company, Inc., a specialty gas and welding distributor. Kelly has over twenty years of sales and customer service experience. She also ran a family construction business for 10 years.
Karen McLellan, Public Safety Council Coordinator
Karen came to the NSLC in August 2009 as a Recovery Corp member. She is retired from the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police after serving over 30 years and brings law enforcement experience to the Public Safety Council. Karen has been a resident of the Northside since 1980 and is currently the Secretary of the Spring Hill Civic League.
Stephanie Miller, Elm Street Manager
Stephanie Miller joined the Northside Leadership Conference in June 2010 and manages the Elm Street Program in Historic Deutschtown. A native of Pittsburgh, Stephanie recently relocated back to Pittsburgh from Frederick, MD where she served as the Marketing and Development Manager for the Weinberg Center for the Arts. Stephanie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Planning from the University of Pittsburgh, and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Hood College in Frederick, MD. She brings a diverse mix of community development and fundraising experience that will lend itself to helping to facilitate the continued engagement of community members in the Northside communities.
Nancy Noszka, Director of Real Estate
Nancy Noszka joined the Northside Leadership Conference in 2007 with 20 years experience in community development and real estate. Nancy spearheaded several historic renovations in Doughboy Square as Lawrenceville Corporation’s Executive Director, headed the Women’s Enterprise Center and is a licensed real estate agent. Nancy earned a Master's Degree in Public Management from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelor of Science in Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Tom Rosselot, Director of Business Development
Utilizing his 25 years experience in the Design, Construction and Real Estate Development Industry, Tom most recently worked with PNC, Realty Services in new market expansion of retail branch banking. His efforts are focused on collaborating and facilitating strategies to enhance the growth and success opportunities within the NSLC network of businesses. As a former small business owner himself, he recognizes both the great opportunities and unique challenges facing the commercial business segments of the Northside.
Sheryl Smith, Workforce Development Assistance
Sheryl joined the Northside Leadership Conference in August 2009. She is a member of AmeriCorps and a returning student at Community College of Allegheny County studying to receive an Associate in Business Management. After receiving her Associates degree, she will transfer to a four year university to study for her Bachelors.