Issac Bucher - Board Chair

Isaac Bucher, a Gettysburg native, is owner of Mister Ed’s Elephant Museum and Candy Emporium in Orrtanna. He attended Penn State University, earning a degree in Agricultural Science with a minor in International Agriculture and completing graduate coursework in Agricultural and Extension Education.

After creating an award-winning agricultural education program at Annville-Cleona H...

igh School, Lebanon County (2008 Lebanon County Teacher of the Year), Isaac moved home to become general manager of Mister Ed’s in 2008. He and his wife purchased Mister Ed’s in 2014. He enjoys hosting community events for children and meeting customers from across the country.

In addition to the Totem Pole Playhouse board, Isaac is a Gettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce Ambassador, committee chair for Taste of the Town Gettysburg, elder at Lower Marsh Creek Presbyterian Church and member of the Adams County Young Professionals.

Isaac was introduced to Totem Pole Playhouse more than a decade ago and was impressed by the professional performances of unique theater in his own backyard. An avid theater-goer, Isaac loves taking quick trips to NYC as well as traveling the world with his wife Nicole and son Larkin.


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Dr. Wesley Fugate - Vice Chair

Dr. Wesley R. Fugate is the 20th president of Wilson College in Chambersburg, PA and co-producer of the new musical, Burlesque, which aims for a 2025 opening in London’s West End.

Under his leadership, the College launched a new strategic plan, Future Wilson: The Phoenix Rises. As a result of this planning process, the ...

College has reached record enrollments and five years of balanced budgets. The alumni and friends of the College have responded to his leadership by setting an annual fund record for most dollars raised in a year and the highest number of consecutive years of the annual fund being over $1 million, currently at five. The success of the We Rise campaign has led to the third and fourth highest giving years in the history of the College, surpassing the campaign’s original goal in less than two years.

Currently, Fugate is a member of the board of directors for the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania (AICUP), Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce, EIIA, the Association of Presbyterian Colleges and Universities, and the United East Athletic Conference, and he is a member of the President’s Advisory Group for NCAA Division III.

Having earned a bachelor’s degree in dramatic arts and economics, his passion for theatre can be seen in his service as the past president of the Endstation Theatre Company board of directors, and a past member of the Jenny Wiley Theatre and the Kentucky Theatre Association Boards of Directors.


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Lindsay Griggs - Board Member

K. Lindsay Griggs is a graduate of Towson University with a BS in Business Administration. Upon Graduation, she attended Officer Training School for the United States Air Force and was selected for the specialty of Human Intelligence Officer. She served for 16 years and resigned her commission at the rank of Major. She considers herself a world citizen having traveled...

extensively to over 16 countries experiencing many wonderful cultures.  While raising her three children in North Carolina, she actively engaged in every aspect of backstage theatre life, specifically lights, sound, costumes, props, set building, and fundraising at Cape Fear Regional Theatre for over 15 years. Also, she has directed or assisted on numerous young children theatre productions.  Finally, she is an avid theatre goer who believes live theatre is essential to every community!


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Jim Kampstra - Board Secretary

Jim grew up in Chambersburg and has fond memories attending the Totem Pole Playhouse with his parents as a youth.  Jim graduated from The Pennsylvania State University in 2008 with a Bachelors of Science degree in Finance, and began working for the Leonard J. Ferrara Company, a financial services firm located in Gettysburg following graduation.  Jim purchased the bu...

siness from Len Ferrara in 2012, now re-branded as Kampstra Wealth Management.  Jim’s primary focus as a wealth manager is consulting with business owners on their personal and business’ financial issues. Over the past twelve years, Jim has earned numerous industry certifications and accreditations including the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) designation and the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation.  Jim enjoys being involved in the community and currently serves as a board member and Treasurer for the Adams County Community Foundation.  Jim and his wife Kelly currently reside in Fayetteville with their daughter Audrey and son Vance.  Jim joined the Totem Pole Board of Directors in 2019.


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Gary D. Snyder, CPA - Board Treasurer

Gary D. Snyder, CPA is Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Community State Bank of Orbisonia. Gary is a graduate of Shippensburg University and was previously an audit manager in public accounting with over 25 years of experience in accounting, auditing, and assurance specializing in financial institutions, healthcare and non-profit industries. Gary and his wife, Jennifer, reside in...

Chambersburg, and they have a grown daughter and son. Gary joined the Totem Pole Board of Directors in 2019.


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Lisa Hogue - Board Member

Lisa Hogue is a native to Chambersburg who graduated from CASHS. As an adolescent, she had the opportunity to live abroad in Italy for 3 years as a military dependent.  Lisa was able to immerse herself in their culture. This is where she learned to appreciate all degrees of the Arts. Lisa began her career at F&M Trust in 2008. Lisa has attended PA Bankers School of Banking and PA Advance School...

of Banking. She is currently a Community Office Manager for two local offices.  Lisa and her husband, Darryl, reside in Greencastle PA and have two adult children. In her free time, my family and I enjoy the theatre, movies, spending time with family and Walt Disney World.


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Sue McMurtray - Board Member

We are so excited to welcome Sue! Bio coming soon!

Caryl Schmitz - Board Member

Caryl Schmitz grew up in Brooklyn, then New Jersey. She graduated from Penn State University with a degree in nursing and a commission in the US Army Nurse Corp. After 5 years of active duty, she and her husband settled in Gettysburg, where they raised their 3 children. Their children have careers in Rocket Science, Musical Theatre and Medicine; she recently became a Grandma! She and her husband hav...

e an anesthesia business which Caryl manages. Caryl has held several leadership positions in the American Medical Association Alliance, currently chairing a committee on the membership council. She has also been involved on several local charitable organizations over the years in Gettysburg, currently the Community Cats TNR program and the Adams County Medical Society Alliance. She is a wine enthusiast by hobby and enjoys skiing, camping, hiking and traveling to be with her childrens’ families.


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Nathaniel F. Spang - Board Member

We are so excited to welcome Nathaniel! Bio coming soon!