Volunteer Board of Directors

Loann Burian’s connection to Asbury spans generations. Her parents, Elizabeth and Lowell Van Billiard, called Asbury Methodist Village home and established the Intergenerational Endowment, reflecting their lifelong commitment to community and learning. Inspired by those experiences and her family’s legacy, Loann continues to champion Asbury’s mission and the impact of philanthropy for future generations.

Linda Woodin has a strong connection to Asbury spanning more than a decade. Her parents lived at Bethany Village, inspiring Linda to join the Asbury Foundation Board, where she brings personal experience and professional insight as a nurse practitioner. She and her family’s legacy support programs and capital enhancements for short-term rehabilitation. As a committee member of the Everyday Exceptional Campaign, Linda is helping shape Asbury’s future.

Robert E. Burke is Professor Emeritus at The George Washington University and a nationally recognized leader in long-term care and health policy. Throughout his distinguished career, he has advised organizations including the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs while helping shape policies that improve care for older adults.

Mary Anne Morefield is an active member of the Bethany Village community, where she has resided since 2011. She currently serves as the committee chair for the Bethany Village Ecology Team.

Mary Anne has actively supported Bethany Village through her philanthropy. She was a lead donor for Phase II of the “Building Our Community” campaign which added a renovated Town Center, Bistro, and Pub to the campus. The new “John & Annie’s Bistro” is named after son and late husband, both named John, and her granddaughter Annie. As a result of her generous philanthropy, Mary Anne is a member of the Asbury Foundation’s Enduring Legacies Circle, Loyalty Society, and Heritage Society.

Mary Anne’s volunteer engagement includes serving on the Seminary Ridge Museum board at Lutheran Theological Seminary.

Mary Anne also boasts other creative talents. An accomplished poet, Mary Anne’s first book, Earth Grass, Trees, and Stone was published in 2015. Her second book, No Bridle, No Bit, No Reins was published in 2017.

While she is devoted to serving the Bethany Village community, she also spends part of the year in Chautauqua, NY. Mary Anne is widowed, with three grown children who live in Arizona, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania.

Sara Tapiero brings more than 20 years of experience in wealth management and financial planning. After serving as a Senior Vice President with Bank of America Private Bank, she joined Morgan Stanley in 2020. She enjoys giving back to her community, spending time with family, and pursuing interests in cooking, Pilates, and interior design.

Dr. Richard “Dick” Vert and his wife, Peg, have called Asbury Methodist Village home since 2012. A retired financial advisor and respected business leader, Dick has devoted his time and expertise to advancing education, philanthropy, and community service. As chair of the Asbury Foundation Endowment Committee, he helps ensure lasting support for Asbury’s mission.

Mark Hipp is a founding partner of Sigma Legal Advisors and has more than 25 years of experience in estate, trust, and tax planning. He also serves as chair of Bethany Village’s Community Action Committee. With a parent who is an engaged resident of the community, Mark brings both professional insight and a personal perspective to supporting Asbury’s mission.

Donald Skinner is a retired logistics professional whose career spanned 37 years in transportation and engineering. His connection to Asbury Methodist Village extends across three generations, reflecting a longstanding family commitment to the community. A member of the Legacy Society, Don is a dedicated advocate for charitable giving and also supports museums and historic preservation initiatives.

For 30 years, Carolyn Stamatakis has served Asbury in leadership roles including Chair of the Asbury Communities Board and Vice Chair and Chair of the Asbury Foundation Board. Combining decades of financial expertise with a strong commitment to philanthropy, she continues to advance Asbury’s mission through dedicated board and committee leadership.