KEY PEOPLE
Committed to the Cause
Linda Barila
Board Member
Linda has been a family friend of the Kelbles for over 30 years and proud to say she was David and Jimmy’s babysitter.
Linda worked in the IT industry for over 25 years with various positions such as Office Manager, Executive Assistant, Sales Assistant, and IT Technical Recruiter. Linda walked away from a lucrative job to become a full-time mother as well as an advocate for her two boys who are on the spectrum. This started her non-monetary but extremely rewarding career. She then volunteered and was on the board as Secretary for the YSC of Philadelphia (Young Survivor Coalition). Linda also volunteers her time at the Gilda’s Club of Warminster assisting the director in the Children and Teens Programs. Now known as Cancer Support Community Greater Philadelphia. Linda also volunteers for The Stray Network and Rescue. Stray Network is a group of dog loving volunteers who have committed to rescue, provide sanctuary and to re-home the abused, displaced, disposed and unwanted dogs of the mid-south and surrounding areas. Lastly, Linda has volunteered her time at various fundraisers for Helmets off for Dave.
Linda is married with two sons.
Peter DeFelice
Board Member
Peter has been a friend of the Kelble’s since 2010. He has been an accounting and finance professional for over a decade. Peter has held positions working in various industries such as technology, manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, and non-profit. He is honored to be part of this foundation that does so much to help serve the first responder community, as well as to help honor the life of a first responder hero.
David Kelble
President & Treasurer
David G. Kelble Sr. was David's Dad and is currently retired. He was the Senior Director of Technology and Digital Innovation at White Horse Village Inc.. Dave has over 30 years of experience in information technology. Dave was also an adjunct instructor for the College of Science and Technology at Temple University.
As for non-profit board work, Dave has worked on boards for several industry and charitable organizations.
Debbie Kelble
Secretary
I was the proud mother of David and proud to be appointed as Secretary for the Board. I have been practice manager for a psychology and law practice for the last 16 years part time and also watch our grandchildren part time as well.
Serving on the Board will give me the opportunity to serve the Mission of the Foundation in honor of my son, David.
I have volunteered in the past with Fort Washington FIre Company Ladies Auxuiliary. Also ten years with our St. Bernard therapy dog at local Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Library's and Schools.
Also I have had the opportunity to fund raise for the Fort Washington Fire Company Hotfoot event.
James Kelble
Board Member
Jim was David's brother and is a Pennsylvania State Trooper. He is a graduate of Washington College with a Bachelors degree in Economics. He has been an active member of the Fort Washington Fire Company for the past 23 years as well as service with Chestertown, MD and Oreland, PA fire companies.
Emily Lowe
Board Member
"My involvement with the foundation began as the event coordinator during the first cornhole tournament, and I continue to do so. In this role, I organize the teams and the brackets, as well as make announcements. The event is a great way to help raise money and bring awareness to many fire companies and first responders who could use the funds in a multitude of ways. As a recent member of the board, I hope to help fulfill and meet the needs of the first responders who continue to keep the communities they serve safe. I have known the Kelble family my entire life and think of Jim and David as older brothers. And yes, Joe Lowe is my father."
Donald Smullen
Joseph Lowe
Board Member
Board Member
Joe is the founder of Lowe & Associates a Certified Public Accounting firm in Collegeville, PA.
Don has become a good friend of the Kelbles in the last decade and was honored that Dave and Deb asked him to be part of this foundation honoring David’s legacy. Don worked in manufacturing his entire career. After spending a dozen years in Engineering, he spent the rest of his career in Operations Management across multiple industries. He transitioned to consulting work the last three years of his career, working with local manufactures on business strategy; he continues to support clients on a part time basis after retiring in 2021. Don is married with two son’s and one grandson. He was active in coaching and supporting the team’s booster clubs in leadership positions. Don is a current board member of the Community Ambulance Association of Amber, and an additional for-profit company.
David Asher
Nancy Schneider
Board Member Emeritus
Board Member Emeritus
Worked at Asher’s Chocolates for 43 years. Retired as President and CEO (20 years)
Having a father as a volunteer firefighter for over 40 years and knowing David, first responders have always been an important part of my life. Being on this board affords me the opportunity to continue their legacies by promoting and supporting first responders in our community.
Seven years on church council, three as president. Chaperone of several church youth mission trips. Habitat for Humanity. Coached girls and boys intramural soccer for 11 years. Board member of Ivy Hill cemetery.
Nancy Schneider has been working in mental health settings for almost 50 years. She came to the Philadelphia area to enter a joint law and psychology program and has been working in private practice as a family law attorney and clinical psychologist since completing those degrees. Her work has impressed upon her the imperative of a healthy community for healthy lives. Her volunteer work includes serving as a children’s representative for the Montgomery County Child Advocacy Program. She is married with three sons and a grandchild. The Kelble family demonstrates a strong commitment to community and giving to others as well as exemplifying devotion to family. It is an honor to serve as a board member for their foundation; one that will enhance the giving tradition which their son, David, believed in and lived by.