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Investment Committee

The members of the Invest Appalachia Fund's Investment Committee (IC) have nearly 60 years of combined investing experience, giving them the skills necessary to interpret the fund's policies, evaluate risk, and understand the context of individual investments. They have a diverse mix of perspectives, balancing board and non-board members, regional and national footprints, and traditional and emerging finance models. They also have extensive experience across all of Invest Appalachia's priority investment areas, including focus on sectors such as small business, affordable housing, and public policy.
Paul Wright, Investment Committee Member

Paul Wright

he/him

Principal & Business Coach, Wright Venture Services

(KY)

Stephanie Randolph, board member; Investment Committee Member

Stephanie Randolph

she/her

Deputy Director, Cassiopeia Foundation

(VA)

Karen Jacobson, Investment Committee Member

Karen Jacobson

she/her

Loan Fund Manager, Woodlands Community Lenders

(WV)

Eric Horvath, Investment Committee Member

Eric Horvath

he/him

Vice President, Community-engaged Investing - Family Office

(National)

Andrew Crosson, Invest Appalachia CEO; Investment Committee Member

Andrew Crosson

he/him

CEO, Invest Appalachia

(regional)

Donna Gambrell, Investment Committee Member

Donna Gambrell

she/her

President and CEO, Appalachian Community Capital

(regional)

Invest Appalachia’s staff and operations have been directly impacted by Hurricane Helene’s devastation. Thanks for your understanding with any delays in normal communications.

We are headquartered in Western NC, and involved in local recovery efforts as well as investment strategies to rebuild for long-term resilience and equity. Any financial contributions to Invest Appalachia will go directly to recovery and rebuilding efforts in impacted communities. 

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