Historic Yellow Springs Adds Four Venerable Trustees

The renowned historical village welcomes new guiding voices from the community

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Chester Springs, PA – August 22, 2023, Historic Yellow Springs announced the appointment of four new trustees over the past year. “We welcome these venerable community leaders to our board,” said Mark Ashton, Historic Yellow Springs Board President. “Their expertise and experiences will help us meet the mission and reach out to inspire our community with the focus on history, art, education and the environment.”

The new trustees are notables from key community organizations and companies, including:
Matthew Brady (Citco Fund Services);
Lisa Fendrick (Spherix Global Insights);
Roman Petyk (Ukrainian Selfreliance Federal Credit Union); and
Andrew Holets (Lionville Community YMCA)

Lisa Fendrick is a native of Chester Springs with a lifelong attachment to Historic Yellow Springs. Whether participating in art classes and summer camps as a kid or attending the annual Art Show, Lisa shared that the village has always brought joy to her life. A graduate of Gettysburg College with a major in Organization and Management Studies and a minor degree in Business, Lisa has also been closely affiliated with the Montgomery School and is a longtime volunteer at the annual Yellow Springs Art Show. “I was thrilled to be considered as an HYS board member,” shared Lisa, “and made the decision to join so that I could play a role in preserving and advancing this landmark that has had such an impact on me.”

Roman Petyk, a child of World War II refugees, was born and raised in Philadelphia. He earned his B.A. degree in American Civilization from the University of Pennsylvania and later completed a JD at Northeastern University Law School in Boston. Mr. Petyk pursued a successful career as an attorney, specializing in real estate, construction contracting, and environmental matters including nearly 27 years as Associate General Counsel at the University of Pennsylvania He has grown to love his Chester Springs community since relocating to the area in 2006 and is a regular visitor to the annual Yellow Springs Art Show, the Jazz Festival, and other events. He looks froward to contributing to the work of Historic Yellow Springs. Mr. Petyk is proud of his Ukrainian heritage and retains a strong engagement with Philadelphia’s Ukrainian-American community, where he currently serves as Board Chair of Ukrainian Selfreliance Federal Credit Union.

Matthew Brady is an arts enthusiast and longtime volunteer at Historic Yellow Springs and is a Senior Vice President of Financial and Regulatory Reporting at Citco Fund Services (Malvern) Inc, focusing on financial industry regulatory compliance and technology development. Matt, a graduate of the University of Virginia, became associated with Yellow Springs through involvement with the organization’s many passionate staff members. By attending and volunteering at several events, Matt came to appreciate the village’s history, its artistic aspect, and its potential for social impact. He is excited to help the organization work towards more interactive programing, community involvement, and efficient use of its vast capabilities.

Andrew Holets is the Executive Director at the Lionville Community YMCA and is deeply committed to community building and helping others improve their quality of life through the Y movement. He worked previously in California, where his nonprofit work was geared toward community development, education, equity and inclusion, opportunities for youth, and healthy living. He has previously served at the Waldorf School of San Diego, the First Tee of San Diego, and YMCAs of Philadelphia and San Diego Couty where his roles have involved operations, fundraising, and community development. Andrew holds a bachelor’s degree from Albright College in Reading, PA, and holds an M.A. in nonprofit leadership and management from the University of San Diego’s School of Leadership and Educational Sciences, and served abroad in Kazakhstan in the Peace Corps. “I find the combination of creativity and history a powerful one,” shared Holets. “Historic Yellow Springs creates a sense of place and history, all while offering fun enrichment activities for children and families.”

About Historic Yellow Springs
The Yellow Springs area was well-known to the native Lenape who first made use of the land and springs. Referenced in a Philadelphia newspaper 300 years ago in 1722, the village has a unique and wonderfully storied past including a Revolutionary War Hospital and summer quarters for the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. The Village of Historic Yellow Springs appears in the National Register of Historic Places.
Historic Yellow Springs is home to six historic structures and three 19th century bathhouses on a property of 140 acres, with large portions preserved through conservation easements with Natural Lands Trust. Hosting a large and renowned annual Art Show, operating a recognized art school featuring fine arts and ceramics classes, serving as a sought-after wedding venue and offering free year-round activities in the Village underscore Historic Yellow Springs’ strong involvement with the community. Town Tours & Village Walks, East/West Meadow trails for nature walks dawn-to-dusk, the annual Jazz at the Springs and Holiday Stroll events, a Fine Arts & Crafts Show, and HYS’ Members Show are some of the many ways to engage with HYS. Visit yellowsprings.org