Originally from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Al moved to Johnstown in 2016.  He attended Wilkes University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting.  He is currently employed as a Supervisor at Wessel & Company.  Al has passed the CPA exam, and is currently pursuing a Master of Professional Accounting degree from The Pennsylvania State University.   He is currently serving as the treasurer for the YPA.  Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family and dogs, playing sports, and spending time outside.

Angela was born in Pasadena, California. Eventually, she moved back to the area as a resident of Somerset County. Ms. Godin develops and navigates the Community Arts Center of Cambria County through new programming, special events, fundraising campaigns and grant funding. She is a Cum Laude graduate from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Arts. Godin worked as an independent contractor in art related fields for over eleven years. This experience included directing over twenty plays and musicals, performing in close to forty productions, as well as vast experience in choreography, teaching dance, stage-managing, lighting design, sound design and production administration. Her repertoire comprises of directing theatre festivals, studio theatre projects, acting camps, training seminars and teaching theatre courses to all ages. In her spare time your can find Ms. Godin directing plays and musicals, choreographing or stage-managing productions. She feels blessed to have the opportunity to grow the Arts Center and keep the Arts Alive in Cambria County.

Natalie Kauffman was born and raised in Johnstown. After living in the Baltimore and Annapolis Area for 5 years she recently relocated home to shift her career into the nonprofit sector. She had previously had a successful 16 year career in cosmetics retail management and is now the current Coordinator for the Cambria County Backpack Project which supplies weekend meals to children facing food insecurity. Natalie joined the YPA 7 years ago and loves to connect with other YPA members through volunteering. Her biggest hobbies include golfing, riding motorcycles and refinishing antique furniture. 

Founder/814 Worx
Centennial Financial Group LLC/CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

Originally from the Northern Virginia area, Ethan moved to Johnstown PA 3 years ago. Coming into town to work at Centennial Financial Group LLC he had every intention of coming in, getting his licensing, then going somewhere else. However he stayed because he saw the Immense potential this area has, specifically for creating and entrepreneurship. Following his passion he works with business owners through financial planning, investment and also by founding the first co-working space in town, 814 Worx, to help prove that business can be started here in town.

Using this platform he is heavily involved in helping the entrepreneurship scene evolve and grow. Either through financial planning, workshops, or just sitting down to talk about business, he is passionate in helping someone with an idea and a drive to build their business. Giving back is important to him, so he is involved in the community through Richland Rotary club, the JAHA board, and the YPA for 2 years now. He is a shark at UPJ helping young entrepreneurs to develop their business and supports Vision 2025 and various initiatives in the area.

When not working on business, he tries to find time to enjoy the outdoors through hiking and camping. He also enjoys working with his hands, woodworking, getting good food, cooking, and enjoying a good book. Although he will always go talk business ideas over a drink anytime he can.