Foundation Staff

Jessica is the President of Development for the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation, a role she has served in since 2014. She is honored to lead the talented team that is the driving force behind the charitable work to support the needs oJ UPMC in Central PA.

She is a board member of the Susquehanna Valley Council of Charitable Gift Planners (SVCCGP), Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, Harristown Development Corporation, and Vista Autism Services and was a member of Leadership Harrisburg Area's Community Leadership Series Class of 2014. Jessica received a bachelor’s degree in English Communications and a Master of Business Administration from Lebanon Valley College.

Bev Bates has over 16 years of experience in Database Management. She has been with UPMC Pinnacle Foundation for 3 years. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, especially her granddaughter, Ariana, playing Frisbee with her dog Luca and traveling.

I am a mom of 3 amazing kids, Olivia 21, Liam 19, and Colin 16. I have a pet lizard named Uma. I live w my boyfriend Andy. I love everything Alice in Wonderland. I went to Millersville University and have a bachelor's degree in Art Ed. I previously owned my own vintage toy store as well as an art gallery when my kids were little.

Angela Bower has been with UPMC since April 2020 and has over a decade of office and project management experience including seven years as a grant coordinator for a non-profit within higher education. In her free time, she enjoys traveling with her family and cooking.

Teri Jakob, CMM has over two decades of experience with non-profit organizations. For the last ten years, she has focused on event planning and volunteer management. As an industry leader, Teri oversees development of special events for the Foundation. As a nurse, Teri's knowledge and training have been especially helpful during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Teri has a close working relationship with the Pinnacle Health Auxiliary. Their liaison to the hospital system, she assists them with their mission to support UPMC Pinnacle in its endeavors to provide quality healthcare and health education in Central Pennsylvania. Teri’s son said it best, she makes the magic happen.

Chad Myers has worked in fundraising, community and economic development for over 20 years. A lifelong York County resident, Chad is passionate about working to improve the quality of life for all in our community. Chad joined the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation in 2018 where he manages annual and major giving campaigns in York County, as well as the legacy giving strategy for UPMC in Central Pa.

Bub Parker has made a career in relationship building for over 32 years and has specifically worked in outreach and philanthropy for over 21 years. A native of Lewistown, Pennsylvania, Bub moved to Lititz in 2019. Bub is driven to improve the quality of life in the area and is focused on helping UPMC Lititz make an impact with its patients and within the community. Bub started his tenure with the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation in October 2023 and is focused on managing annual and major giving campaigns in Lancaster County, as well as planned giving efforts for the UPMC Pinnacle system. Outside of work, Bub enjoys spending time with his wife Becky, and children Tristin and Catherine; hanging out with family and friends; playing golf and basketball; exercising; vacationing at the beach; working in the yard/gardening; baking; dancing; music and sampling bourbon.